Swimming Tips, Training Guides, and News at Positive Swim Sport
Welcome to a place where you can get real advice to get better at swimming, faster. Whether you are just starting or chasing a new personal best, we have short, clear tips you can try today.
Quick Tips for Every Swimmer
Start each session with a few easy drills: catch‑up, fingertip drag, and breathing every three strokes. These fix bad habits without adding extra fatigue. Keep your body flat and pull straight, that way you cut drag and swim longer with less effort. If you feel tired, switch to a relaxed freestyle rhythm and focus on a smooth breath pattern – it helps you stay relaxed and saves energy.
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We bring the latest race results, gear reviews, and stories of amazing swims like David Meca’s Spain‑to‑Ibiza crossing. Checking our news page once a week keeps you in the loop and gives you fresh motivation for your own training.
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UK Faces Mild, Wet Christmas 2025 as Met Office Rules Out Snow for Most Regions
The Met Office predicts mild, wet weather for Christmas 2025 across the UK, with minimal snow chances — prompting a travel alert as rain replaces snow in festive forecasts, dashing hopes for a white Christmas.
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Kangaroos Complete 3-0 Ashes Sweep with 30-8 Win in Leeds
Australia's Kangaroos completed a 3-0 Ashes sweep with a 30-8 win over England at Headingley Stadium on November 8, 2025, extending their dominance to 14 straight series wins since 1970—England's last series triumph was 55 years ago.
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Turki Alalshikh Denies Bristol City Bid Despite Confirmed Investment Talks
Turki Alalshikh denied buying Bristol City FC on September 24, 2025, despite CEO Tom Rawcliffe confirming investment talks. The contradiction leaves fans uncertain as the Lansdown family's 23-year ownership hangs in the balance.
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Big Ben to Pause for GPS‑Calibrated Fix as UK Falls Back to GMT
Big Ben will pause at 2 AM GMT on Oct 26 for a 30‑minute GPS‑calibrated maintenance, led by senior clocksmith Ian Westworth, as the UK switches to winter time.
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Sky Q Multiscreen Launch: How UK Households Can Stream on Up to Four TVs
Sky UK rolls out Sky Q Multiscreen, letting UK homes stream different Sky channels on up to four TVs, with new pricing, parental controls, and broadband requirements.
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Dame Patricia Routledge, Keeping Up Appearances star, dies at 96
Patricia Routledge, 96, died peacefully in London. The Keeping Up Appearances star's Damehood and iconic Hyacinth Bucket role leave a lasting legacy in British comedy.
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2025 Ryder Cup: Inside the Battle Between Team USA and Team Europe at Bethpage Black
The 2025 Ryder Cup unfolds at New York's Bethpage Black Course, pitting Keenan Bradley's USA squad against Luke Donald's defending European side. With a 14‑point target for Europe and 14.5 for the hosts, Day 1 saw Europe surge ahead. This piece breaks down captains, line‑ups, format and what the coming days could hold.
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Dexter: Resurrection Shocks Fans as Angel Batista Dies After 19 Years
Angel Batista is dead. In Dexter: Resurrection episode 9, the longtime fan favorite finally confirms Dexter is the Bay Harbor Butcher—then gets shot by Leon Prater during a furious confrontation. Batista dies in Dexter’s arms after trying to strangle him, closing a 19-year arc. The loss severs one of the last ties to the original series and resets the stakes heading into the season’s end.
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How would you say a “pila” (Spanish) for water in English?
Well, folks, you're in for a treat! We're diving headfirst into the wondrous world of language translations. So, how do we say "pila" (Spanish) for water in English? Drumroll, please... it's "pile"! But wait, it's not your usual pile like a stack of books. In this context, it refers to a basin or a trough filled with water. So, if you ever find yourself in a Spanish-speaking country, don't be alarmed if someone asks you to fetch some water from the "pila". They are not asking you to carry a pile of water (imagine that!), but rather, a basin or trough of water. And there you have it – your Spanish lesson of the day! Isn't language fun?
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