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THIS MONTH’S COACHING PANEL

ANDREW SHEAFF

More challenging swim sessions

US swim coach Andrew has been helping people improve their swimming for over 20 years. He specialises in helping triathletes improve their swimming skills through online coaching.

ANDY BLOW

Carbs for Ironman

Precision Hydration founder Andy is a sports scientist who specialises in electrolyte replenishment.

STEPH DAVIS

Good run pace

Run coach Steph was Team GB’s fastest marathon runner at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

HANNAH WRIGHT

Persistent pain

Hannah is a registered musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a particular interest in sports injuries.

MORE CHALLENGING SWIM SESSIONS

Q My swim workouts have become a bit samey. How can I increase the challenge? Emily Thornton

A Here are four simple ways to increase the challenge of any workout:

▶ The simplest way to increase the challenge of any workout is to push the pace. Simply swim faster! If a workout calls for certain speed or a certain intensity, and you find it to be insufficiently challenging, simply pick up the pace. Swim some

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