Tri Open Water

31/08/2026

DRILLS in swimming - often a question widely asked by a variety of swimmers….
Which drill is best?
How many drills do I need to be doing?
How often should I be using drills?
What’s your favourite drill?

Let’s break this down 🙌🏼

For me, a drill is an incomplete part of your stroke that needs certain aspects of development

Any drill can be the best drill, if it provides you with the movement pattern you need to work on a phase of your stroke

At a time, I’d probably use no more than two drills, until the new pattern of behaviour has become more of a new behaviour embedded in your stroke 💪🏼

Personally I like to use drills every session where possible, but don’t overuse them to the point of just doing them, for the sake of it, there has to be an end goal

My FAVOURITE drill is probably catch-up, it works on lengthening your stroke, keeps your body position balanced and gets your arms and hands set for a positive catch position

30/08/2026

Bank holiday vibes?

Kids back to school this week and got yourself a bit more time?

Looking to get your stroke tweaked and dialled in for the winter months of training?

Still got some events that you need a little bit of fine tuning for?

Get booked in via the website booking, message for any further info!

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29/08/2026

Progress - how can we measure it?

Often within swimming many people discuss efficiency being progress - ultimately expending less energy but getting more from it

On the left, a longer and stronger stroke rate at a higher swim speed, on the right - a much higher cadence, slipping through the water

How do you measure your progress in swimming?

29/08/2026

Teamwork making the dream work

Myself and Dan from teamed up for a front crawl development session at North east Wake Park

Some brilliant athletes developing their swimming!

28/08/2026

The catch position in swimming is quite difficult to achieve

If you manage to get a successful catch, there should be a SMALL element of lift in your stroke - as you initially start to press down, action/reaction dictates that there should be a small element of lift through your stroke

This is my trying my hardest to achieve this for the video 😂🫪
No negative comments please - I have feelings somewhere….!

25/08/2026

Still places available for this weekend 🙌🏼

Swim With Dan x Tri Open Water

Conquer the Lake: Open Water Group Coaching is Here! 🏊‍♂️✨

Ready to take your swimming from the pool tiles to the open water? Whether you’re diving into the lake for the first time or looking to sharpen your frontcrawl skills, we’ve got you covered.

We are teaming up to bring you a series of dedicated themed open water group coaching sessions at Bishopton Lake, TS21 1EY!

Here is what we have lined up for the remainder of the season:

29/08/26 – Frontcrawl Development

19/09/26 – Introduction to Skins Swimming

⏱ When: Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Where: Bishopton Lake (TS21 1EY)

With a combined 30 years+ of international, national, and regional coaching experience, these sessions are designed to build your confidence, refine your technique, and help you smash your open water goals in a supportive group environment.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on unlocking your open water potential this summer!

🔗 How to Book: Head over to www.swimwithdan.co.uk or drop an email to [email protected] to secure your spot. For quick inquiries, feel free to ring 07762431538.

Let’s hit the lake! 🌊👇

25/08/2026

Good morning

What a great day to be using the best technology to develop your swim technique 📸

This gives feedback like no other - why wonder, why wait! Get booked in for a video analysis session

24/08/2026

Yet another brilliant swimmer today looking to become more efficient through the water

Paul already has a brilliant base to work with, we looked at some little tweaks to further improve the efficiency and mobility through the water

24/08/2026

I love it when swimmers start to push their limits with their performance and learning!

20/08/2026

Masters swimmers - check this out 🙌🏼