Swim Training Patterns books travel around the world

Swimming is much more fun in a community. We share a passion for the sport and I would like to give others the opportunity to enjoy my latest book, Swim Training Patterns. I sent the first two hardcover books I received on their way around the planet. One will travel predominantely westwards and the other eastwards.

Eric accepting the book travelling east.

The books can only travel by being given from person to person. It should not be send by mail or courier. Given that we are all only six degrees apart, it should not take long for the books to return to Christchurch. Both books contain a tracker, so I can roughly know where they are. Right now, both books are still in Christchurch, but I hope that this will change soon.

The location of both books.

If you receive the book, please sign the log and enjoy the book. Once you are done then please simply give it to the next person. This is not a race, so don’t worry if it takes a long time for the book to move forward. If you want to, please send me a photo of the book from where you are.

Book Launch Event

We are delighted to invite you to the launch of Swim Training Patterns: Plan your Training Sessions with the Power of Mathematics by Christoph Bartneck, published by Routledge.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Venue: University Book Shop, University of Canterbury
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zLsx55xFePJVmu33A

This exciting new book explores how mathematics can be used to structure effective and engaging swim training sessions, offering fresh perspectives for coaches, athletes, and anyone passionate about swimming.
Join us to celebrate the release, hear insights from the author, and enjoy an opportunity to connect with fellow swimmers, coaches, and academics.

Drinks and finger food will be served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. We look forward to seeing you at the University Book Shop to celebrate this special occasion.

Interview with SwimSwam

I had the pleasure of talking to Coleman Hodges from the SwimSwam Podcast about my new book “Swim Training Patterns“.  Coleman had some very interesting questions. I was particularly interested in his description of reputations. He called them “sacred”. Which highlights the special status they have in swimming. We would not want to swim a repetition that would be 2x, 4x, 6x, 7x. It has to be 8x.

Custom Book Casing

Today I created the custom book casings for my upcoming book “Swim Training Patterns“. Getting the settings for the laser cutter right was pretty difficult. You want clear marks on the cardboard, but you don’t want to burn all the way through. A fun little project for my upcoming Traveling Book Project.

Pre-Order now open

The pre-order of my upcoming book, “Swim Training Patterns” is now open. You can use the discount code “swiml” to get 20% off from your order.

To celebrate this milestone, I start a new video series that shows you how to use swiML to create training programs. Here is the first episode: