Train for speed
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Training for speed and shorter distances

How can we train effectively and what can we do to improve our speed without compromising our technique and overall performance? Nicola Butler has your guide

In this issue we are focusing on swimming careers and a range of shorter distance goals within swimming. So how does this link with swimming in the pool? Most events this summer will be host a specific distance in open water, either through a triathlon, or a single open water swim.

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