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Tom Jenkinson

Tom is a swimrun community mobilizer, self-proclaimed stoic sage, and natural running evangelist! He runs the Masters section of Bromma Swim Club Sweden and is a coach at Envol Swimrun.

The Training Tectonic Shift

Feb 1, 2026

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8 min read

The Training Tectonic Shift

Why the elites "hollowed out" the hard stuff to get faster

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
The New Evolution of Speed

Jan 25, 2026

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8 min read

The New Evolution of Speed

Science, strategy, and what it means for your training

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Swimming doesn’t just train your body. It trains your brain.

Jan 18, 2026

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5 min read

Swimming doesn’t just train your body. It trains your brain.

You will know I love swimming as cross-training, but do you realize it may be making you smarter?

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Swim Stroke Timing

Jan 11, 2026

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9 min read

Swim Stroke Timing

Over-Gliding and Why This Matters More Than We Think

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
AI & The Biological Edge

Jan 4, 2026

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7 min read

AI & The Biological Edge

The Best Decision Isn’t Based on Logic or Effort — It’s Interaction

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Volume Framework Part 2: Execution, Skills & Pitfalls

Dec 28, 2025

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11 min read

Volume Framework Part 2: Execution, Skills & Pitfalls

How to structure your year, integrate skills, and avoid the "More is Better" trap.

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Volume Framework Part 1: The Science of Speed

Dec 21, 2025

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8 min read

Volume Framework Part 1: The Science of Speed

When is training more than 10 hours per week beneficial—and when is it unnecessary?

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Learning in Valencia

Dec 14, 2025

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5 min read

Learning in Valencia

Playing Dead Center

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Minimalist Strength for Maximal Endurance

Dec 7, 2025

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8 min read

Minimalist Strength for Maximal Endurance

How a two-lift kettlebell protocol enhances swimrun power, economy, and durability.

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Feel for the Water

Nov 30, 2025

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6 min read

Feel for the Water

Swimming is a Full-Body Sensory Skill

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Running Strong - Part 3

Nov 23, 2025

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21 min read

Running Strong - Part 3

Bouncing Back – What to Do When Injuries Happen

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Running Strong - Part 2

Nov 16, 2025

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16 min read

Running Strong - Part 2

Strength and Conditioning for Runners – Building a Durable Foundation

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Running Strong - Part 1

Nov 9, 2025

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16 min read

Running Strong - Part 1

Injury Prevention – Coach-Tested Methods to Stay Healthy

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
The Volume Boundary - When Specialization Starts to Matter

Nov 2, 2025

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8 min read

The Volume Boundary - When Specialization Starts to Matter

Stop Faking Specificity, Why Your General Base Still Rules

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Training With Precision - The Hinge Part 2

Oct 26, 2025

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10 min read

Training With Precision - The Hinge Part 2

How to train precisely; how to measure and apply Critical Speed

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Training Without Precision - The Hinge Part 1

Oct 19, 2025

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4 min read

Training Without Precision - The Hinge Part 1

Train the one point on your pace curve that lifts all the others.

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
The Swimming Paradox

Oct 12, 2025

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10 min read

The Swimming Paradox

Why Effort Doesn't Equal Speed, Exploring the DSU System as a Coaching Tool

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Prioritize & Periodize

Oct 5, 2025

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11 min read

Prioritize & Periodize

Your Blueprint for The Next Swimrun Season

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Ultraswim 333 From Byron’s Hellespont to Skopelos

Sep 28, 2025

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16 min read

Ultraswim 333 From Byron’s Hellespont to Skopelos

Why Open Water Keeps Pulling Us In

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Endurance Unfiltered

Sep 21, 2025

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12 min read

Endurance Unfiltered

The Unseen Threats Mainstream Health Stories Miss

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Muscular Endurance – Building the Chassis

Sep 14, 2025

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8 min read

Muscular Endurance – Building the Chassis

Training for Durability in Ultra and Endurance Racing

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Grit, Granite, and Glory – My Swimrun Late Season Recap

Sep 7, 2025

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10 min read

Grit, Granite, and Glory – My Swimrun Late Season Recap

A Summer of Strokes and Strides: From Coastal Grit to a Championship Race

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Beyond the Barbell

Aug 31, 2025

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10 min read

Beyond the Barbell

A Holistic Approach to Strength, Movement, and Longevity for Endurance Athletes

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Part 4: Sustaining Your Progress

Aug 24, 2025

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14 min read

Part 4: Sustaining Your Progress

Beyond Zone 2: Mastering Speed Endurance

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
Part 3: Strides - Your Secret Weapon

Aug 17, 2025

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11 min read

Part 3: Strides - Your Secret Weapon

Beyond Zone 2: Mastering Speed Endurance

Tom Jenkinson
Tom Jenkinson
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