Ricks winter Training for Channel double 2013

Work hard now, or pay the price later.. !!!

A normal sight for channel swimmers who have to do part , if not all their winter training
 in public swimming baths around the UK.. 

Hi Everyone..these are just some of Big Ricks swimming Sessions over the past 2 months as we make our very slow recovery back into hot and boring pool swimming training and racing after a summer of nothing but open water "heaven " , Ricks use 4 different swimming pools ( two 25m pools and one 33.83m pool and one 30m pool ) Our Open water training takes place at Swan Pool ( 800m lap approx ) from april to October  We hope they are of use to some on you who are maybe planning  to dip your toe into open water swimming in 2013 , Trust us when you do , you will never look back;-)..R x

Additional Equipment needed for these sessions...Fins,Paddles,Snorkel,T-shirt,Pull Buoy,Kick Board , Drag Trunks always.!! and more..

                                   

Big Ricks always start its blog with a tune , to get you in the mood as you read , and just because this is a training page , it should be no different..so what is the best song or theme to get you in the mood to train...You know it already...sorry ladies but it can only be Getting stronger from Rocky..!! a lads classic...simply click the the arrow in the picture above to hear the boys training classic  tune...and but the end on the song, u will be ready for 10k set or channel solo easy..lol ricks ( we do have to add, we think Rocky needs to work on his Bufferfly stroke , shocking springs to mind lol )

This video will help with those who do not know what Phelps Fly kick drill is.