Coach's Corner: Hero Sessions
This article first appeared in the October 2026 edition of the SSG Multisports newsletter.
From Coach Paul Skelton, our dedicated guide who's helped countless Ninjas master the bay. Check out his YouTube @Ultracoach_paul for more tips.
Hero Sessions
Monday Swim Technique @ Redcliffe pool Thursday Swim Strength @ Redcliffe pool $8 to Paul in addition to pool entry
As we age, our training often gets trapped in the middle.
Not easy enough to recover. Not hard enough to grow.
Just familiar.
That's why I believe in hero sessions.
- Once a month: do something challenging and different. A mountain scramble. A long surf swim. A gravel adventure. A technical skills session.
- Once a quarter: do something you've never done before, or haven't done since childhood.
- Once a year: do something that genuinely challenges your fears.
Hero sessions aren't about chasing fitness.
They're about staying curious. Building stories. Growing confidence.
Because consistency doesn't come from routine alone.
It comes from occasionally reminding yourself that adventure is still possible.
Perform. Sustain. Flourish.
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