❤️ MOTIVATION: Nothing Great Is Easy!
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.
Whether it’s aiming to swim across channels or simply establishing a morning routine for a quick, invigorating dip, every stroke counts. Small steps lead to significant victories, and the commitment to our goals, no matter how modest, creates a ripple effect of positive change.
So, here’s to the early risers, setting the tone for their day with a refreshing swim. Let’s celebrate the simplicity of establishing routines that bring joy and wellness. Dive into your ambitions, embrace the challenges, and remember: greatness often lies on the other side of persistence.
Listen to Paul as he expands a bit further on this for your 2024 goals:
FROM THE ARCHIVES
“It’s just one more jelly bean in the jelly bean jar!”
For any single swim session - no matter how hard or how long - you can only put one bean in the jar. The key then to filling the jar and reaching your peak fitness is to complete consistent sessions week in and week out.
This is very much how elite athletes look at their training. Each individual session isn't of great consequence, it's a consistent block of work that matters. These blocks might be anywhere between 4 and 16 weeks in length, perhaps with a key race or series of races at the end.
Thinking about your own swimming like this is a great way to see the big picture…
