211: Type 2 Fun: Training Sets and Mindset with Rob and Helen Davis

This episode is all about the sets that challenge you – and how to get through them!

Julie Howe is joined by husband-and-wife duo Rob and Helen Davis. Rob, swim coach at Cambridge Triathlon Club, shares two of his favourite training sets: pursuit swims, where the aim is to catch the swimmer ahead before being caught yourself, and a legendary Christmas set that once featured a whole kilometre of butterfly!

Sport psychologist Helen explores the mental side of tough training sessions, explaining how to approach a challenging set as an opportunity rather than a threat, and why the story you tell yourself when the pain kicks in can make all the difference.

Whether you love a tough set or dread seeing one on the board, there’s plenty here to inspire your next session.