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
Read MoreAs 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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