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THIS MONTH'S COACHING PANEL

ANDREW SHEAFF

Swimming pace

US swim coach Andrew has been helping people improve their swimming for over 20 years. He specialises in helping triathletes improve their swimming skills through online coaching.

NICK BEER

Black toenail cure

Rehabilitation strength and conditioning coach Nick is also a former British elite triathlete.

BRAD BEER

Bent-knee pain

Brad Beer is a sports and exercise physiotherapist, head physio at Super League Triathlon Series, author of ‘You CAN Run Pain Free!’, and has a particular interest in runrelated injuries.

HANNAH WRIGHT

Coping with injury

Hannah is a registered musculoskeletal physiotherapist with 14 years of experience and has a particular interest in sports injuries.

SWIMMING PACE

Q What do you consider a good swimming pace? Simon Anderson

A There’s not one answer, as it depends a lot on your experience, the distance you’re trying to cover, and the environment you’re swimming in. The best approach is to find out where you’re at right now and aim to get better over time.

A good swimming pace

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