
  <rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Rebecca Adlington</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlingtonofficial.co.uk/rebecca-on.aspx?alttemplate=Feed</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Rebecca Adlington news and events</description><language>en</language><item><title>BBC Sports Personality of the Year</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I’ve been a fan of BBC Sports Personality of the Year ever since I can remember, so it was great to be invited and being there in person and watching the show unfold was fantastic.]]></description></item><item><title>Review of 2008</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/review-of-2008.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/review-of-2008.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Where to start with a year that contained so much....

My first major event of the year was the Olympic Trials. Without any doubt, the most emotionally draining domestic event I’ve ever experienced. Everywhere I looked I saw athletes crying, either because they had missed out on the GB Olympic Team, or through sheer elation and relief at making it.]]></description></item><item><title>Strictly Come Dancing</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/strictly-come-dancing.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/strictly-come-dancing.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ As you have probably gathered, I LOVE Strictly! So I was very excited the day I received an invitation to attend the live show.]]></description></item><item><title>Olympic 800m Freestyle</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/olympic-800m-freestyle.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/olympic-800m-freestyle.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Recently I was very concerned to read that the IOC/FINA are considering removing the 800m Freestyle from the Olympic Programme for women – as the defending Olympic Champion in the event I would be very sad if this does in fact come into effect for 2012...]]></description></item><item><title>World Championship Trials March 2009</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/world-championship-trials-march-2009.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/world-championship-trials-march-2009.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Going into the recent World Championship Trials in Sheffield, I was relatively nervous given everything that has happened since the Olympics in Beijing. Whilst I had maintained a full training programme I hadn’t been able to train to the standard I usually do throughout the winter months.
]]></description></item><item><title>OBE Presentation</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/obe-presentation.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/obe-presentation.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ “What a brilliant day! It was so exciting to go in through the front gates of Buckingham Palace with my parents and my boyfriend and see all the crowds. ]]></description></item><item><title>Encephalitis Society Ambassador Role</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/encephalitis-society-ambassador-role.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/encephalitis-society-ambassador-role.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ When I got back from Beijing I was inundated with requests from charities and other good causes. Unfortunately, given my on-going training regime over the next 3 years to 2012, its not physically possible to fulfil all of the requests. 
]]></description></item><item><title>World Champs 400m Free</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/world-champs-400m-free.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/world-champs-400m-free.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Really happy with my swim. It was a personal best and 2 seconds quicker than i went at the Olympics in Beijing]]></description></item><item><title>World Championship Review</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/world-championship-review.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/world-championship-review.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Now the dust has settled from Rome I am able to make an objective review of my performances at the meet and my progress towards London 2012.]]></description></item><item><title>Training, training, training</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/training,-training,-training.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/training,-training,-training.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I’m currently doing a period of two months heavy training – so it’s pretty hardcore for me at the moment. ]]></description></item><item><title>How much is that doggy in the window?</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/how-much-is-that-doggy-in-the-window.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/how-much-is-that-doggy-in-the-window.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I’ve always loved dogs – my parents have had them since I was little, so when I moved out of home following the Beijing Games I knew I was missing something. ]]></description></item><item><title>What's Next?</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/what's-next.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/what's-next.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ All this recent talk of London being only 1,000 days away, but my next goal is the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October next year. 

]]></description></item><item><title>800m Freestyle to remain in 2012 Olympic Programme</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/800m-freestyle-to-remain-in-2012-olympic-programme.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/800m-freestyle-to-remain-in-2012-olympic-programme.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Following the news from the IOC meeting in Lausanne yesterday, it is great to hear that the swimming programme will not be changed for 2012, keeping the 800m Freestyle for women in the programme. ]]></description></item><item><title>Swim suits</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/swim-suits.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/swim-suits.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The BBC came to Nottingham to do a piece on the type of swimsuits we’ll all be wearing from January and filmed a bit of me swimming in the Speedo kneesuit I’ll be wearing at the Duel in the Pool this weekend in Manchester and throughout next year.

]]></description></item><item><title>British Gas Duel in the Pool</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/british-gas-duel-in-the-pool.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/british-gas-duel-in-the-pool.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Although the result ended up being a bit one sided, the whole experience of the British Gas Duel in the Pool was awesome. ]]></description></item><item><title>Swimming facilities in Great Britain</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/swimming-facilities-in-great-britain.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/swimming-facilities-in-great-britain.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I often get e-mails and letters from people regarding a swimming pool closing in their local community.
]]></description></item><item><title>Opening of The Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/opening-of-the-rebecca-adlington-swimming-centre.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/opening-of-the-rebecca-adlington-swimming-centre.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ My family and I went to the opening of what was Sherwood Baths, now the Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre in Mansfield, I can’t tell you how proud my parents were]]></description></item><item><title>Keeping in Peak Condition</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/keeping-in-peak-condition.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/keeping-in-peak-condition.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ As I work so hard in the pool and the gym, I’m always aware of picking up unwanted niggles and that’s where the physio comes in.]]></description></item><item><title>21st Birthday Celebrations!</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/21st-birthday-celebrations!.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/21st-birthday-celebrations!.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ It was my 21st birthday a few weeks ago and although it wasn’t a huge affair, I had a great day]]></description></item><item><title>Commonwealth Games Trials</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/commonwealth-games-trials.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/commonwealth-games-trials.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I’m really looking forward to the British Gas Swimming Championships in Sheffield on March 29th – as it’s the first chance to qualify for the Commonwealth Games later in the year. Obviously the 800m and 400m are my main focus, but I’d also really like to qualify for the 4x200m relay, as I love the race.]]></description></item><item><title>So Far, So Good.</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/so-far,-so-good.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/so-far,-so-good.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I'm over the moon with the start I have made to the British Gas Championships.]]></description></item><item><title>800m Gold!</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/800m-gold!.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/800m-gold!.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The British Gas Championships are just getting better and better for me.]]></description></item><item><title>A Golden Week</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/a-golden-week.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/a-golden-week.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ What a week! I was pretty confident going into the British Gas Championships, but to qualify for the Commonwealth Games, the European Championships and take home three gold medals was more than I expected.]]></description></item><item><title>Safety at Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/safety-at-delhi-2010-commonwealth-games.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/safety-at-delhi-2010-commonwealth-games.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ All of us in the England team, not just the swimmers, are aware of the situation in the region ]]></description></item><item><title>Training in Mallorca</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/training-in-mallorca.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/training-in-mallorca.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The recent training camp in Mallorca was one of the best I’ve ever been on. There were about 35 swimmers plus staff and the atmosphere was so relaxed.]]></description></item><item><title>Barcelona</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/barcelona.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/barcelona.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I'm in Barcelona this week for the first leg of the 2010 Mare Nostrum meet - it's a long-course swimming competition that takes place in three European cities over the summer. I'll be competing in my favourite event, the 800m Freestyle, but also the 200m Butterfly.]]></description></item><item><title>ASA Free Swim</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/asa-free-swim.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/asa-free-swim.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I'm obviously a bit disappointed to hear that the ASA Free Swim initiative has been scrapped by the government]]></description></item><item><title>Sensational SW19</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/sensational-sw19.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/sensational-sw19.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I spent the most amazing day at Wimbledon for the Women’s Singles Final on Saturday. I’ve never been to the tennis before, and it was such a good experience. You get so close to the action and to see the speed and power of the shots live rather than on the TV was a real eye opener, they hit it so hard!]]></description></item><item><title>Cyprus Training Camp</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/cyprus-training-camp.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/cyprus-training-camp.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I’m off to Cyprus for a training camp on Wednesday with my team, Nova Centurion. I’m really looking forward to it as it will be great to get some outdoor long course training done.
]]></description></item><item><title>European Championships</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/european-championships.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/european-championships.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ I’m flying out to Budapest on Monday 9th August for the European Swimming Championships. I’ll be in action in my two usual events, the 400m and 800m Free, and I’ll also be doing the 4x200m Free Relay.]]></description></item><item><title>An Unforgettable Week in Budapest</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/an-unforgettable-week-in-budapest.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/an-unforgettable-week-in-budapest.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ What a big week in Budapest!  After swimming 55,000 metres in training the week prior I wasn't sure how I'd go against the best in the world at the European Championships 
]]></description></item><item><title>Cadbury- Spots v Stripes</title><link>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/cadbury--spots-v-stripes.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk/rebecca-on/cadbury--spots-v-stripes.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ This weekend I'm heading up to Glasgow for my first public appearance with Cadbury, who I've been working with since the end of last year.  Cadbury are the Official Treat Provider for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  ]]></description></item></channel></rss>
