). The legacy of this is that I have confidence in the water (including open water) and the remnants of a proper front crawl technique. Breathing bilaterally is the only way I've ever known, I don't kick from the knees and I genuinely enjoy being underwater

feet were splishing around on the water's surface. My chest hurt.But a couple of sessions later it was feeling more and more normal. Sitting right at the top of the water meant I didn't have to roll as much to breathe. It felt like I was moving quicker

the burn', but do not put yourself through pain. Breathe easy. Lots of people accidentally hold their breath, causing muscles to tense and making stretching harder. Breathing steadily relaxes your muscles and supplies them with oxygen

Closing Soon...Wedgnock Winter Hills & Spills Series (Race 1) (Warwickshire, November 7) If the scenery at this new race series doesn’t take your breath away, the tough climbs will.Poppy Run 5 (Lincolnshire, November 8) Raise money for the Poppy

or not fast enough. Tuning into how your body is feeling is known as association. Really focus on your breathing, how your legs feel and your running posture. Once you've done this, you can start exploring how different paces feel – by slowing down and seeing

in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty through some of Britain's most spectacular cliff-top paths - it’s not just the relentless hills that take runners’ breath away in this special marathon. And all finishers enjoy a heroes’ welcome with hearty food

your focus on maintaining a steady pace. Dr Fletcher advises, "Once you're in the race, switch to auto-pilot and just do the job. Rhythmic breathing and counting strategies are useful for dissociation from any pain you're feeling.'In The Middle