We have put together some of our favorite open water workouts to help you continue to get faster even if your pool is closed! Whether you are a triathlete or straight up open water swimmer, you will benefit from these workouts.
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Open water swimming is an experience like no other and in most cases blows the pool swimming experience away. That being said, pool training plays a critical role in preparing someone for the open water and making them a stronger open water swimmer. Learn why you need to be incorporating pool training sessions to your training plan
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As a marathon swim coach, one of the most exciting parts of this sport is its unpredictability. No two swims even in the same location are ever the same. The open water is not like the safe and controlled conditions of a swimming pool. They are active environments that are constantly changing and challenging swimmers in unique ways. This challenge, I believe, is the most thrilling part of marathon swimming.
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Are you a new swimmer struggling to breathe easy or catch your breath while swimming? Don't worry, you're not alone. In swimming, breath control is one of the hardest parts of swimming, and mastering it can be your key to longer, more enjoyable swimming sessions. Here are six key tips to help you breathe easier.
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Over my coaching career, I’ve helped many athletes take on several marathon swim challenges from completing their first 10 KM to swimming the English Channel solo. Being a successful marathon swimmer takes dedicated rigorous training. Here are six tips that will help you drastically improve your swimming performance and prepare you for taking on a marathon swim.
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Deciding to do a marathon swim, takes courage and is no easy feat. As marathon swimming is not a widely pursued sport, it can be difficult to find information on how to train for a marathon swim. As a result, we have put together this guide with the fundamental elements that you need to consider when creating a marathon swim training plan that will set you up for success!
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Welcome, new and aspiring open water swimmers! As you're about to embark on your first open water adventure, we want to assure you that you're in for a fun and rewarding experience. Open water swimming offers unique challenges, and we're here to give you some tips to help guide you through it. Here are 7 key tips for beginners.
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We are well into 2023 and there are some excellent swim and triathlon instagram accounts out there that are helping to make people faster and stronger athletes. Whether you need some pointer or inspiration, we have 5 Instagram accounts that are must follow for the 2023 open water and triathlon season. Let’s dive in and see who made the cut!
Read MoreSwimming is a tough sport that requires a mix of technique, endurance, and strength. While it can be a fun activity, it can also be extremely challenging, especially when it comes to increasing swimming distance without dealing with getting fatigued. The tips below will help you ramp up your volume while limiting how tired you get so you can have fun in the water for hours on end!
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Over the years I have been asked hundreds of questions about marathon swimming. I have compiled a list of the top 10 most commonly asked questions I have received and their answers. If you have a question that I haven’t covered in this post, please ask it in the comments and I will be sure to add it to this post! Hopefully this will get you on your way!
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No matter what swim you are working to accomplish, marathon swimming requires careful preparation and planning. This includes not just physical training but also making sure you have all the necessary equipment and supplies for the swim. Here's a fairly comprehensive packing list with some essential tips on packing effectively.
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Marathon swimming is a challenging sport that pushes athletes to their limits, both physically and mentally. The United States is home to many epic open water locations that offer marathon swimmers the opportunity to showcase their endurance and determination. In this post I will explore the top 10 marathon swims in the United States.
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Marathon swimming on its face looks like an individual sport but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The success or failure of a swim is high dependent on the support crew that the swimmer puts together and trains. Learn about the attributes that a swimmer should look for when selecting a crew and some thoughts on how to properly train them to make your day a success!
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Over the years I have been lucky enough to coach and train with many triathletes, I have seen many new triathletes make similar mistakes when training for the swim. In this article I am going to discuss the top 3 mistakes I have seen triathletes make over and over again throughout the years along with how to not fall victim to them. Don’t make these 3 major mistakes!
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Having a tried and true nutrition plan is an incredibly important part of any marathon swim. A swimmer’s nutrition plan can literally make or break a their chance at completing a major marathon swim. Learn the 4 steps to help you create your own marathon swim nutrition plan.
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Masters is for everyone and that is the point of Masters! Masters programs all over the country (1,500 to be exact) bring together roughly 60,000 swimmers of ages 18+ to the pool for a fun and challenging workout. Masters coaches give workouts and execute practice from the pool deck. It’s for all ages ( 18+) and all abilities!
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If you’re new to Open Water Swimming, welcome to a very exciting time in your life. You may chose to travel some of the world’s most exotic environments to race and see earth’s beauty in rare form. You could also be a triathlete just looking for that competitive edge on your next Ironman Swim - either way - these 4 drills will help you get better!
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Perhaps no one has ever said that your stroke needs work…And you can totally mitigate your shoulder pain with a few ibuprofens before practice…Besides, you're training to swim a marathon… what you need are miles! Right? So why should you have your swimming stroke analyzed? Here are 3 reasons to get your stroke checked and think technique first in your endurance training!
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So, you’re training for a marathon swim, you’ve got a program to stick to and you need to get a long swim in today. You’re nervous…the conditions are questionable and it will likely be cold. You may even be doubting yourself that you can complete the distance, or tolerate the temperature. Here are some things to consider before heading out on your next challenging swim.
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If you are a swimmer or triathlete that is new to swimming or structured workouts, then you may look at the swim sets completely confused. Don't worry, it isn't as complicated as it looks. To make matters worse there is no real standardization of how a workout should look. Every coach writes workouts in their own way. This article is designed to teach you how to read basic swim sets so that you go to the pool knowing exactly what you need to do!
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