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 MoreNo 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.
Read MoreMarathon 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.
Read MoreOver the past two years Instagram has become a great resources for all things swimming and triathlon! There are so many great tips and tricks for technique, dryland activities and workouts available for free. You just need to know where to find them. Here are 5 instagram accounts that we actually follow that will help take your triathlon, pool and open water swimming to the next level!
Read MoreWhile the pandemic continues to rage on, our squad has found some peace and sense of routine in our Saturday Winter Swimming sessions. We wanted to showcase Helen Cogan Photography’s video work in this post. We hope it gets you motivated to try something new or even join the team!
Read MoreCoach Craig took some time to answer the questions that he gets asked the most often about swimming the English Channel. If you are interested in an English Channel solo, then this article is for you!
Read MoreRecently I had the pleasure of talking to Jess and BJ from YogiTriathlete on their podcast. We had an awesome conversation and talked about many different topics from swimming the English Channel to being totally zen while swimming. Come join the fun and listen to the podcast here!
Read MoreRecently Coach Craig had the pleasure of talking to Rachel Martin , CEO of Forward Motion Events and Race Director for The Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival. It was an incredibly light and fun conversation and we discussed many different topics. Listen in now!
Read MoreIt has been about a month since I swam the English Channel and finished my Triple Crown journey. I have had some time to reflect and write about this pursuit. There are a few key lessons that I have learned from open water swimming that can applied to life to help make you more successful. Keep reading for the 5 revelations that will help you be a success!
Read MoreOn July 30th, 2020 I successfully swam across the English Channel. This is part III of my English Channel adventure! This post is all about the actual swim from Samphire Hoe, England to Calais, France. Read about the mental and physical challenges that I encountered. Learn how I overcame these obstacles during the swim and eventually made it across the English Channel!
Read MoreOn July 30th, 2020 I successfully swam across the English Channel. Although that was the goal there is so much more to this story. This is part II of my English Channel adventures! This post is all about my trip across the pond to England and my 14 day isolation period before the swim. Learn how I was able to cope with being out of the water for 14 days and still be ready to rock once the self-isolation period was over!
Read MoreOn July 30th, 2020 I successfully swam across the English Channel. Although that was the goal there is so much more to this story. This post is the most important part of my English Channel and Triple Crown Journeys, the training. Learn about what my training looked like to prepare for this swim and learn how I navigated COVID-19 to still get it done.
Read MoreAt this point you are sitting at home and have probably watched every Netflix, Disney+, Prime and Hulu show available. Now it is time to switch your focus to Instagram. Whether you are new to Instagram or not, we are giving you 5 accounts that are definitely worth following to help you on your quest to a faster swim in 2020!
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