Anna

When did you join Spencer Swim Team?

I rejoined in April 2025 (I joined in 2019 and stopped in the pandemic).

What is your swimming background? 

About 10 years ago I did an ‘Adult Improver’ course of swim lessons with coach Steve Baker at the Clapham pool. It was very fun. We did one session on synchronised swimming. The Lifeguards loved that one. 

When and where do you train with Spencer? 

Mondays at Clapham and Thursdays at Ernest Bevin. 

What are your swimming goals?

I’ve got loads. To get fitter and stronger. Tumble turns at both ends as a normal thing. Improve Butterfly. 

What is your best stroke? 

Front Crawl

What do you enjoy about swimming in a team set-up?  

Helps massively with discipline and motivation. 

What has been your best moment as an adult swimmer? 

For me, it’s all about the experience and how it feels to swim fast and strong. I have moments like that quite often and they are increasing as I slowly get fitter. 

What swimming achievement are you most proud of? 

The other week we did 6 x 50s with a tumble turn at the deep end and I did all 6 turns. 

What song gets you in the zone? 

Everyday/ Loud Places feat. Romy by Agnelli & Nelson, Jamie xx

Which podcast or online swimming resource do you follow? 

None. 

What swimming advice would you give to another masters swimmer? 

Brush up on lane etiquette or ask because the other members are too polite to tell you when you’re in the way. Listen to the coach give the sets because otherwise confusion and chaos reigns. Give it a go. 

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