Val Thorpe Blogs

To train or not to train for the Scilly Swim Challenge 16k
Our regular blogger, City of Derby’s Val …
August 1, 2017
The very Scilly Swim Challenge
Our regular blogger, City of Derby’s …
June 27, 2017
How to prepare for your first open water swim
City of Derby’s intrepid open water …
March 2, 2017
Paddling with Peaty on the road to Rio... and Croatia
Our intrepid reporter Val Thorp from City of …
January 5, 2017Masters Blogs
10k swim? Of course you can!
Did you swim at the ASA Open Water Festival …
October 24, 2016
How much fun can you have in a wetsuit at 4am?
Our intrepid Val Thorp reports on The Henley …
July 8, 2016
How does a sports massage help swimming recovery?
City of Derby Masters swimmer Val Thorpe …
May 5, 2015
British Swimming coach of the year Mel Marshall talks Masters swimming
City of Derby Masters swimmer Val Thorpe …
April 17, 2015
Bring us some figgy pudding - calories in a Christmas dinner
City of Derby Masters swimmer Val Thorpe …
December 16, 2014