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Making Waves: Highlights from Aspire Series 2 Swim Meet
Another busy weekend of racing with #teamlarne members racing in Edinburgh and in Bangor Aurora at the 2nd Swim Ulster Aspire meet of the season.
This meet is a qualifying opportunity for further meets later in the year and runs on a long course format.
With 42 Personal Best swim out of 70 races this was another great meet for these young swimmers most still learning the difference between…
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Edinburgh International Swim Meet 2024
Danielle Hill and Thomas Leggett travelled with a Swim Ireland team to Scotland last Thursday to compete in the 25th Edinburgh International Swim Meet.
Times from this meet are not being used for any of the summer team selections so this represented an opportunity to race ‘in season’, unrested to see where we are and if the skills worked on in training have ‘stuck’ in any way.
With Danielle…
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Aquasprint 2024 gets underway
What a Great start to the 2024 Aquasprint season.
a total of 37 swimmers across our 3 junior squads made up our biggest Aquasprint team in a few years.
Of those 37 swimmers, 17 of them competed in their first ever Aquasprint & they did not disappoint.
Lots of extremely close races, but even better finishes from Team Larne seen us on the right side of the points to getOur season off to a…
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Unleashing the Power of the IM: Age Group Swimmers Dive Into Versatility and Strength!
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South Lakes 2024
This seasons South Lake Meet took place this weekend in Craigavon. Well done #teamlarne guys on another weekend of racing.
A few more qualifiers for Ulster and Irish Age groups as well as Dave McCullagh
Another weekend and another swim meet. 2024 just keep on delivering on the competition front.
The format of this meet saw session 1 run as short course covering the 4 strokes over 25m and then the other four sessions the format switched to long course for the range of olympic events.
Session One
Four of our youngest athletes made the early morning trip to Craigavon and each swam all 4…
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Swim Belfast Meet '24
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PTL finals
The PTL end of season meet is not something that we traditionally attend however with opportunities for Long Course qualification up for grabs this year we made an exception.
Racing Long Course, no matter where you train, is an entirely different set of skills that need to be learnt and there is no better learning environment than the heat of competition.
14 young swimmers aged 9 and up…
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Ulster Long Course
A great weekend of racing for Teamlarne in Bangor Aurora last weekend
The first LC meet of the season for #teamlarne. Held in Bangor Aurora this meet presents the 1st opportunity for many to qualify for the season’s ‘big’ meets.
With the meet falling as it didat the end of four weeks of tough training this represented a tough learning opportunity as well with some of the seniors racing with some constraints in place.
Session one
27 swims in session one and we…
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Sunderland New Year Meet 24
The team of #teamlarne athletes that headed to England for the Sunderland New year meet. A great experience and some fast swimming by all.
Well done to everyone..
A small group of junior athletes headed to Sunderland this weekend for their 1st ‘overseas’ trip and their 1st racing of 2024.
This level 1 meet (same as Irish level 3) is a great opportunity for these guys to be exposed to something new and gain valuable experience at the start of their swimming career.
Day 1
A great start to the meet with Annabella knocking over 2 seconds off her 200 free…
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Dive into Success: Introducing the Ultimate Swimmer's Training Dashboard
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Nothing can replace the coach athlete relationships but having more data to help inform…
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Aligning Actions with Ambitions
Swimmers, it’s time to align our actions with our mission. Every stroke, kick, and breath should reflect our dedication to constant improvement and unwavering determination.
As a coach, I urge each and every one of you to take the following call to action to heart:1. Embrace the Challenge:
Approach each practice and race as an opportunity to push beyond your limits. Embrace the challenges,…
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Keith Buchanan Memorial Gala
A new year but another tough weekend of racing for #teamlarne.
A team of 24 made the trip to Lisburn to compete in the one day event.
A massive thank you to coach Danielle Hill who, for the 2nd day in a row, went and worked a gala while being sick herself.
Session one
The day got underway with the youngest swimmers racing over 25m on all 4 strokes.
A full list of results will follow but the…
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Making Waves: Embracing the Unexpected
When it comes to competitive swimming, often the key to success lies in pushing the boundaries and being willing to do something different. Many swimmers and coaches stick to tried and tested training methods, but in order to truly excel, it’s important to consider what we could do differently.One aspect to consider is training technique. Rather than simply following the same routine day in and…
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PTL v Cookstown
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Navigating the Waters of Time:
Balancing Future Goals and reflecting on Past lessons in Swim Training
As a swimming coach, I find that the concept of time holds a unique significance in the world of swim training. The fluidity of water seems to mirror the ebb and flow of our thoughts, often oscillating between reflections on the past and visions of the future.
In the context of swim training, the question arises: do we think…
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"Beyond the Lanes: The Greatest Gift in Competitive Swimming"
Bloganuary bay 4
Prompt ‘what is the greatest gift someone can give you?’
The greatest gift a coach can give a swimmer in their program is unwavering support and guidance.
A coach plays a pivotal role in a swimmer’s journey, offering not only technical expertise and training programs but also emotional support and mentorship.
The ‘gift’ of a coach’s belief in their athletes, their ability to…
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Unlock Your Athletic Potential: 5 Resolutions for a Game-Changing Year
As the calendar turns and a new year dawns, athletes and sports enthusiasts alike are presented with an opportunity to reinvigorate their training, redefine their goals, and elevate their performance to new heights.
Amidst the excitement and anticipation of what lies ahead, the arrival of the New Year beckons us to reflect on our journey, envision our aspirations, and commit to actionable…
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