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Masters swimming 2012 report

Monday, October 01, 2012
For further information on Masters Swimming opportunities with Stirling Triathlon Club speak to Ester Coma or Phil Brett The newly formed Masters section has competed in 2 Masters com Read More

Swimming abbreviations on the coaches whiteboard

Sunday, November 20, 2011
At a coached swim session have you ever wondered what the abbreviations on the white boards written by the coaches really mean? FC - Front Crawl NFC - No Front Crawl OC - Own choice  Read More

What does a massed start for a sea swim really look like?

Monday, October 17, 2011
Not sure what to expect at the start line for your first open water event? This short video clip (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61444874@N04/6253620027/in/photostream)was taken at the Challenge Read More

Swimming Technique

Monday, September 05, 2011
Swimming open water in choppy conditions If you've been patiently refining your stroke technique in the pool it can be quite a shock to turn up at an open water race or triathlon and find si Read More