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Over the weekend of 9-11 February 2024, the Cottesloe coastline was abuzz with the inaugural "Shore-2-Shore" Indian Ocean Odyssea ultra-marathon swim, attracting a total of 176 enthusiastic competitors from Friday through Sunday.

The goal was simple: to create an inclusive, community-driven event that celebrated the joy of swimming without the pressures of competition as well as the costly logistical headaches associated with most marathon swims. What's more, the event would be available to anyone in the swimming community for no fee at all.

Whilst the news of Ireland's rising star, Daniel Wiffen, breaking Australian Grant Hackett's 800m SC freestyle world record is some 8 weeks old now, it's the insight that Daniel and his twin brother, Nathan, share on their various social media platforms about how he broke the world record that is probably of greatest interest to us mere mortals and fans of the sport of swimming, including learning how to develop a 2-beat kick as we’ll discover today:

Ever felt like you're stuck in the "in-between" stage of swimming? You know, that frustrating zone between learning to swim freestyle from scratch and effortlessly conquering continuous laps?Maybe you'd love to join regular group lessons or an adult swim squad to enhance your skills or even take part in your first triathlon or open water event, but you're not entirely confident that you're ready for it?

Maybe this is not you, but someone you know? Or, if you're a coach yourself, newer swimmers that regularly come to you for your help and expertise?

Whatever the case, we've got your back today with a brand new video and FREE downloadable 8-step checklist that seeks to bridge this gap.

Ever wondered if you should swim with your fingers open, apart, or somewhere in between? Today, Paul brings you a unique perspective, blending old English traditions, wet fish, and a simple visualization that guarantees improvement in your swimming technique.

Today’s blog is a story I’ve been meaning to tell for a long time, and it’s not really my story to tell!

It is, however, one which perfectly demonstrates the amazing serendipity of life and how we can sometimes find ourselves in the most seemingly ‘bizarre’ scenarios which - at the time - often just feel like a fun experience, but in the fullness of time can reveal themselves to be something much more meaningful. Enjoy!

Ever pondered the astonishing speed gap between elite swimmers and us ordinary folks? Sure, their aquatic upbringing and rigorous training regimen of 10-12 sessions weekly, spanning over 4,000km annually, contribute significantly. Mastering the art demands relentless repetition, refining each stroke to perfection.

Yet, let's shift our perspective a bit. What if there's a way for us regular swimmers to make noteworthy strides by honing in on a single aspect of our stroke technique? Delving into this, we'll uncover a simple yet pivotal difference.

Drawing inspiration from Captain Matthew Webb, who made history over 150 years ago by conquering the formidable English Channel – a reminder that nothing great is ever easy! As we embark on our swimming ambitions in 2024, let’s channel Webb’s determination into our own journeys.