Introducing Active Blu 2013 - 1 Mile Timed Swims.

It has been amazing to see the amount of motivated and enthusiastic swimmers taking to the open water this year. As a coach I hear all sorts of inspiring stories and tales about the next big challenge individuals and groups are training for.


On the Thursday Night Open Water Training session, the group consists a full range of abilities, from freestyle swimmers looking to improve their times, to breastroke swimmers coming for a social. What ever your goal or reason for coming, it has been truly inspiring to hear you stories and help support your goals.

The Active Blu 1 Mile Series proved to be such a success last year that we start again on the 11th July 2013. This will run along side the normal training group and is open to anyone interested in monitoring their progress over the rest of the session.

The first Evening is the 11th July. Please register at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.
Cost: £5.
Venue: Brockhole
Level of Swimmer: Everyone that is confident in the open water is welcome.

More Importantly after each of these events we have a social. It is an opportunity to bring your own food, ask any questions you may have, plan your next big challenge and generally just enjoy the beautiful views.

For more information, please feel free to email me: emma@activeblu.co.uk

I look forward to seeing you soon.

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