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29/09/2026

Nutrition is just as important as training.

At my peak training load, fuelling properly was essential. Simple, familiar foods before and after training helped keep my energy up and recovery on track.

On race day, the biggest rule was simple: never experiment. Stick to foods you know your body handles well and that you’ve practised in training.

Find what fuels you, practise it, and trust it when it matters most.

26/09/2026

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23/09/2026

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22/09/2026

🏊 How do you handle a bad race?

Not every race will go to plan—and that’s okay.

A disappointing race doesn’t mean you failed. There’s no such thing as a bad race if you can learn from it.

Take a moment to be disappointed, talk to your coach and honestly evaluate what happened. What could you have done differently in the race, your preparation or training?

Then reset.

Use your cool-down to start looking forward, focus on what you can improve and prepare for the next opportunity.

Feel it. Learn from it. Reset. Move forward. 💪

16/09/2026

🏊 School and swimming don’t have to be a trade-off—but it does take some strategy.

If I had to pick the top skills that make it work? Communication, planning and making every minute count.

Be upfront with your teachers, coaches and family about what your training schedule actually looks like. Squeeze in study during the gaps—before school, recess, lunch—so you’re not stuck doing hours of homework on top of an already tired body.

And don’t lose sight of this: swimming won’t be forever, but your education will always be with you. Investing in life beyond the pool matters just as much. 💙

💬 What’s your best tip for juggling school and sport?

14/09/2026

🏊 Balancing school and swimming isn’t easy—but it is possible.

The biggest lessons? Communicate, plan ahead and use your time wisely.

Talk openly with your teachers, coaches and family about your training commitments. Use small pockets of time—before school, at recess or during lunch—to get homework done, so you’re not exhausted after training and still facing hours of study.

And remember: education matters. Your swimming career won’t last forever, so building a future beyond the pool is just as important. 💙

💬 How do you balance swimming and school?

10/09/2026

People often ask what I do between sessions. My answer is always the same: the 3 R’s — Recover, Rehydrate, Refuel.

Here’s my post-session routine:
🍽️ A proper meal, not just a snack
💧 Rehydrating properly
😴 Prioritising sleep
🧘 Actually switching off, not just resting my legs

Race day is no different. Nap at home, find a quiet corner poolside — wherever it is, the goal’s the same: give your body every chance to be ready for the next swim.

💬 What does your recovery routine look like?

07/09/2026

🏊 How do elite swimmers recover between sessions?

Recovery is just as important as training. For me, it comes down to the 3 R’s: Recovery, Rehydration & Refuelling.

After training, I focus on:
🍽️ Eating a proper meal
💧 Rehydrating
😴 Getting quality sleep
🧘 Taking time to relax and switch off

On race days, the same principles apply. Whether you’re heading home for a nap or finding a quiet spot at the pool, the goal is to give your body the best chance to be ready for what’s next.

💬 What’s your go-to recovery strategy?

02/09/2026

🏊 My race-day warm-up — 2 hours out, this is exactly what I do

🔥 Dry land first: skipping, mobility, activation drills, core work + explosive movements to wake the body up

💦 Then into the pool: long swim → drills → breath work → short-rest efforts → sprints → race-pace work
⚡ I always finish with explosive efforts and a 25m dive at race pace — it’s the last thing that gets my nervous system tuned in to the speed I need
🏁 Suit on. Marshalling room. Stay calm. Ready.
Every swimmer’s warm-up looks different, but the goal is the same: walk onto the blocks feeling prepared, fast and confident

What’s your go-to warm-up before you race? Tell me below 👇

01/09/2026

🏊 How I warm up before a race

My race-day warm-up starts 2 hours before I race.

🔥 Dry land: skipping, mobility, activation, core work and explosive movements.

💦 In the pool: long swim, drills, breath work, short-rest efforts, sprints and race-pace work.

⚡ I finish with explosive efforts and a 25m dive at race pace to feel ready for the speed of my event.

🏁 Then it’s racing suit on, into the marshalling room, stay calm—and get ready to race.

Every swimmer is different, but finding a routine that makes you feel prepared, fast and confident is key.

What’s your go-to race-day warm-up? 👇

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