#178: The Art of the Taper

Jamie Ingram joins us Helen Gorman to discuss his tapering strategy ahead of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships this April. He’s one of Britain’s top butterfly swimmers and a Commonwealth Games medallist from 2022. 

Jamie explains what goes into preparation for a major event, what changes in the final weeks before competition, and the signs swimmers look for to know they’re ready to perform. He breaks down his 100m butterfly, from kick counts, pacing and strategy to handling pressure as he targets another Team England selection. There are lots of takeaways for masters swimmers, highlighting what elements of elite training can be applied at any level. 

We also touch on Jamie’s own masters swimming experiences, the downsides of growing long facial hair before taper, and his race analytics and coaching business, https://www.jingramswimming.com