Emma Brunning - Active Blu

16th May 2013 - Thursday Night Open Water Training Starts. With the success of last years Thursday Nights Open Water Training, we are expecting more people taking to the water over the course of this season.   The Active Blu Team endeavour to make this years session is even more accessible and useful for everyone coming to train with us. Fresh Back from the Summer and Race season in Perth, Australia, Newly certified Swim Smooth Coach, Emma will be leading the session with top tips on open water drills, Skills and coaching. This session is open to everyone that is confident in the open water - Whether you are a seasoned Open Water Swimmer or Triathlete wanting a hard training session, or you just want a social experience in a safe open water environment this session will be ideal for you.  The training will Take place from the Jetty at Brockhole -  The Lake District National Park Visitor Centre: http://www.br...

Even though Open Water temperatures are still un-seasonably low for this time of year, it looks like spring is on its way. With 100s of Active Blu and Swim Smooth coaching courses planned for the summer season it is time to start preparing for this years events. Check them out HERE. 1:2:1 Coaching Perth. Training correctly and effectively can really help not only with your performance, but also your confidence leading up to and during your events. Knowing you have done everything you can, really helps combat those race day nerves and therefore reduces the anxiety that can arise when confronted with personal challenges.  Lake Windermere - Training Venue Remember consistency is the key, get training regularly and usefully. Here are a few courses to help you prepare for your Open Water Swimming and Triathlon season. Active Blu and Swim Smooth Courses 2013 Introduction to Open Water Swimming - 17th May and 31st May 201...

Reflections on  Rottnest 20km Channel Swim 2013. Rotto Solo 2013 At the end of Feb 2013 myself and hundreds of competitors swam the 20km Rottnest Channel , in some of the most shark infested waters in the world. There were 200 other solo swimmers that completed the event that day as well as teams and duo swimmers. I have to firstly congratulate and thank all those who took part in the event as well as all the amazing support crews and organisers .  I had been lucky enough to Coach the Swim Smooth Squads out in Perth and witness the courage, dedication and commitment it took to take part in such an event. People were swimming the event for many reasons and I felt privileged to be part of the team training them up for such a big challenge.  As time drew near and all the training was finishing, we all hoped for good weather, this was the only element we could not plan for, so we prepared for the worst and...