Emma Brunning - Active Blu

Its time.... Active Blu Venue With less then a month until we start open water training in Windermere, there is no time to wait. The season has already started for a few brave people entering events around the UK.  Coaching from a paddle board.  If you are keen to get expert coaching and top tips for the season ahead, sign up for our 5 weeks courses starting on the 12th May 2016. There are a few places left on both courses so get in touch now to secure your place:  These courses are designed both for open water swimmers and triathletes and cater for all levels. Beginners Open Water 5 week course -   5 weeks to confidence:   http://www.activeblu.co.uk/intro-to-open-water-swimming/ Learn to swim with confidence.  Development Squad - For those more experienced athletes: http://www.activeblu.co.uk/open-water-development-squad/ Development Squad.  If you are interested and wish to get involved - The Active Blu team very muc...

Being the best you can be....Pushing outside the comfort zone.  To push outside the comfort zone - Is just to go into places and do things that feel uncomfortable. For some people this feels ok and they seek this out, for others this can be very intimidating and many will shy away from it, longing for normality.  Bloemfontein - South Africa last week. However, how do you become the best you can if all you do is what you are used to. How do you consider challenges and changes in life if you do not flirt with the idea of pushing outside those boundaries and feeling uncomfortable once in a while.  African Juniors  - Pre swim warm up. Dreaming big.  In my job as a tutor and coach I am privileged to see people on a daily basis push themselves further then they have before. I am not talking physically as much as mentally and emotionally, although often all three go hand in hand. Coaches - SA - Stroke development - 2016  Some how peo...

Certified Coaches Programme Perth 2016 The start of the year is a great way to get involved in new things - Think about what you would love to do or achieve in the coming year and then make it happen. I am lucky enough to be working out in Perth for 7 weeks working with the international coaches, training and mentoring them to become certified.  These coaches have taken that leap and worked hard to be selected for the programme and now they are spending 2 weeks on pool deck, coaching in the OW and conducting video analysis before heading home to their home country to continue their training.  They are all very inspiring, as they have had to take a leap of faith at some point and make changes in their life - To train and change their direction in life / job role.  Open Water Coaching 2016 - Perth This is not an easy programme and involves a lot of time and commitment - However this is a great example of what it takes to succeed in your goals and desires - ...

12 hours in the water - Swimming up stream.... What a team of swimmers have decided to do to support a community.  https://www.justgiving.com/Activeblu Keswick 2015 As many of you know the North of the country has been badly effected by the floods. As Active Blu is based in Cumbria and Lancashire with many of the squads families, friends and businesses have been effected by the horrendous floods.  The Coaches, Squad and 315 Health Club staff and members are joining together for a 12 hour swim at their venue in Lancaster.  The plan to have 4 lanes and 4 groups swimming non stop for 12 hours. .....This is to raise funds to support those effected by the floods and bring people together to support the community.  On 19th dec 2015 at 8am we start this challenge - We have 4 teams of people coming together and swimming for 12 hours.  Lane 1 - Active Blu coaches - Emma, Tom and Paddy will take it in turns to swim from 8a...

Whats been happening!! Time goes by so quickly.... its important we stop now and again to appreciate, celebrate just how much we have achieved this year, its also a good time to thank all those around us that have supported our challenges and aspirations. Abingdon - 3 day course 2015 I realised that looking back, the last time I posted was in May. Well it has been a busy 7 months, however I think as someone that likes to support and educate people I will write and share much more - at least on a monthly basis. For now lets have a quick catch up as some exciting things have been happening. Active Blu Venue 2015 Open Water Stuff.... The 2015 Open water swimming season was a great success - Not only seeing record numbers take to the water in Active Blu sessions on Windermere, but the Great North Swim saw over 10,000 swimmers take the plunge into the Lake and events all across country saw a massive increase in popularity. A massive thank you as always to the Active Bl...

A moment in time....Are we as good as we can be? I have just finished working with the International Coaches in Perth, Australia. Where I have been coaching, tutoring and mentoring them over the two week period. New Coaches stepping out the comfort Zone on pool deck.  It is now a few days after they have all left, which has allowed a bit of time for reflection not only upon the 2 weeks supporting the Coach Ed programme but also on my own professional development. Sue Oldham - Always inspiring - always setting her next challenge. It got me thinking 'am I as good as I can be '? I imagined if I were, what would that feel like, look like and what would I see. Could this be even possible!! Shelley Taylor Smith - Talking to the coaches about being realistic and whats really important in life.  Then my thoughts turn to my athletes and the conversations I have with them about their achievements and occassional disappointments. Do I as a coach support...