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Reflecting on the unexpected successes from the Super League Triathlon

November 12, 2018 • Lynley Twyman

Reflecting on the unexpected successes from the Super League Triathlon

Hayden Wilde is one of New Zealand's up and coming triathletes - fresh off the back of competing in the unique Super League Triathlon Series - he reflects on what it means for him...and how this new format of racing is changing the game.

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Hanging out with the free wildlife at the Mount. Image credit Ange Wallace

November 01, 2018 • Lynley Twyman

Escape and revel in the mental freedom of the open water.

Steven (aka Seamen) Morris is a proud blueseventy New Zealand Ambassador represents those of us that are not elite athletes. Steven's story as to h...

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How to combat the mental game of an injury

October 01, 2018 • Lynley Twyman

How to combat the mental game of an injury

Coping with injury - staying positive and focused on next stages can be a challenge. Claire gives us her tips on how to manage the emotional process and come out the other side stronger and more ready than ever.

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June 01, 2017 • mike orton

Don Breaks IRONMAN Record

blueseventy athlete Tim Don set the fastest IRONMAN time ever - 7:40:23 - over the weekend at IRONMAN Brazil. Don put together a stellar 44:16 swim...

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ALL FOR THE SWIM: Ultra Woman Kate Bevilaqua

April 15, 2017 • mike orton

ALL FOR THE SWIM: Ultra Woman Kate Bevilaqua

In an era of epic competitions, ULTRAMAN sits at the top of the food chain: A three-day, 320 mile (515k) race against oneself. Founded in 1983, the...

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Top Swim Sets of ITU Fish Jess Learmonth

March 03, 2017 • mike orton

Top Swim Sets of ITU Fish Jess Learmonth

Great Britain’s Jessica Learmonth is one of the top ITU swimmers in the world. She’s always in the front pack, and often emerges first out of the...

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Beginner Swimmers: Add Variety to Your Workouts

February 14, 2017 • mike orton

Beginner Swimmers: Add Variety to Your Workouts

In the previous post we examined how swimming more efficiently takes technique. Once you reach a certain level of proficiency though, training meth...

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Beginner Swimmers: Don’t Make This Mistake

February 02, 2017 • mike orton

Beginner Swimmers: Don’t Make This Mistake

Learning to swim well can be quite challenging as it is a technical skill. To a certain extent with other sports such as cycling and running impro...

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Technical Swim Wear: Key Features To Look For

January 06, 2017 • mike orton

Technical Swim Wear: Key Features To Look For

Being a swimmer, there is a lot of gear to purchase and take care of. Technical swimwear should be at the top of the priority list. Swimmers of eve...

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