Week Summary

Last week was all about recovery and prep: light depth dives, stretching for flexibility, and rest before competition. Highlights included a 3:26 FIM dive with long hang and a challenging 105m DNF dive without a wetsuit. Proud to earn a white card for both!

The past two weeks brought challenges and growth in my freediving journey. The holiday season pushed me to get creative with dry training using O2 tables, while focused technique drills delivered surprising insights into efficiency and performance

This week taught me valuable lessons in both training and mindset. After a challenging competition attempt, I realised the importance of rest and quality sleep before pushing for max dives. Focused on refining my technique, I discovered a smoother arm-leg rhythm and gained fresh motivation.

This week, I embraced calm and mindfulness in freediving, focusing on joy over performance. A slower pace, conscious actions, and intentional routines led to a surprising PB of 117m. The key? Relaxation, presence, and trust in the process. Sometimes, slowing down accelerates growth.

This week’s freediving training taught me the power of relaxation and mindset. By improving sleep, nutrition, and rest intervals, I hit 114m DNF and extended dive times. Slowing down and focusing on the moment made a huge difference. Excited to keep experimenting!

This week, I made strides in technique and nutrition. A Fixed Top Time session with legs-only dynamics highlighted the progress in my leg kick strength. Beetroot juice didn’t show immediate effects but improved my submaximal test. I’m excited to refine my diet for better endurance.

This week reminded me that freediving progression is more than just mastering leg kicks. It’s about balance—relaxation, timing, arm strokes, and synchronization.

Today’s training was about simplicity and presence, not performance. No distractions, just a calm, mindful static breath-hold. The gentle rhythm of the water and the absence of pressure created a peaceful experience. Sometimes, it's not about pushing limits, but finding peace within.

This week, I focused on relaxation with STOP-GO training and long statics. The calming effect of lying still for two minutes before a 50m DNF swim left me feeling refreshed and connected to the water. Simple, mindful training reminds me of the power of slowing down.

This week was a humbling reminder that progress in freediving isn’t always linear. Despite feeling strong, I failed to complete a familiar distance, which led to an important realization: my CO2 tolerance is high, but my O2 efficiency may need work. Time to refine my technique and energy use!

This week, I experimented with different leg-kicking techniques in DNF training. While faster kicks and stronger strokes increased speed, they drained energy and made me less comfortable. A new rhythm with one arm stroke and two kicks felt smooth, but the 25m pool limited its potential.

The past two weeks, I’ve focused on modifying my training with varied distances, speeds, and breathing intervals. I added 75m swims, explored power vs. glide focus, and made 100m swims a regular goal. Improved CO₂ tolerance and consistent progress are keeping me motivated.