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Blog: nutrition-hydration
Post-Swim Soup Recipes
Ditch the tin opener and try out these delicious post-swim soup recipes from our official title partner Arla. Get recipes here.
11 Mar 2024 | By: Great Swim
Pre-swim breakfast inspiration
For pre-swim breakfast inspiration – look no further. Kick start your morning with these delicious recipes from Arla. Get recipes here.
11 Mar 2024 | By: Great Swim
Filling post-swim recipes
Head into another day of training with a spring in your step courtesy of an Arla-inspired pre-swim breakfast. Get recipes here.
10 Mar 2024 | By: Great Swim
Pre-swim breakfast recipes
Head into another day of training with a spring in your step courtesy of an Arla-inspired pre-swim breakfast. Get recipes here.
09 Mar 2024 | By: Great Swim
Post-Swim Snack Recipes
Try these post-swim snack recipes from Arla to munch on after your swim. Too delicious to keep just for breakfast, so feel free to indulge any time of day.
09 Mar 2024 | By: Great Swim
High protein, even higher flavour meal ideas
These delicious and easy high-protein recipes will get you feeling great in the water and accelerate your recovery.
24 Jul 2023 | By: Great Swim
Supercharge Your Swim with a Delicious Smoothie
We run through two delicious smoothie recipes, packed with the nutrients to help you fuel your swim.
23 Jul 2023 | By: Great Swim
Power up your porridge ready for an outdoor swim
We’re sharing two ways to make a winter staple - porridge - a bit more appealing, and definitely a bit more powerful.
14 Dec 2022 | By: Great Swim
Food For A Great Swim
Get prepped for your John West Great Swim event with CLIF Bar.
12 Feb 2021 | By: Great Swim
What To Eat In Training
Not sure what to eat in training and on event day? CLIF Bar give us their tips.
13 Mar 2017 | By: Great Swim
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event day tips (1)
nutrition & hydration (5)
motivation & psychology (1)