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.
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!
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 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!
Read MoreHaving 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.
Read MoreSo, 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.
Read MoreThe air is cooling but you still aren’t totally comfortable with heading back to the pools because of Covid-19…what do you do? The answer is pretty easy…just keep the open water season going!
Read MoreToday I am talking to you about a tip I wish I learned before my first marathon swim. This video is perfect for pool swimmers, triathletes and open water swimmers looking to make the jump from shorter distance swims to marathon swims. I am talking all about goggle selection for marathon swimming. It isn't as easy as just swimming in the same goggles you use when training at the pool. The challenging conditions of open water swimming and marathon swimming all should weigh in on what goggles you select.
Read MoreIf you are a marathon swimmer, triathlete or are new to the open water swimming world, then this video is perfect for you. This video is all about how to get the food from the support craft to your face and back. There are all sorts of delivery mechanisms out there but this is the one that I like best and that I use for all my long training swims and marathon swims.
Read MoreRead about Coach Craig’s 20 Bridges Swim. This is a full account of his 28.5 Mile circumnavigation of Manhattan.
Read MoreI decided to try something new. I made a video discussing some options for fueling your long swim. Please let me know what you think in the comments. I hope you find this helpful in your quest for going fast
Read MoreIf you are considering your first triathlon or open water race, then we have the information you need to make your experience enjoyable and safer to keep you coming back for more!
Read MoreImagine doing a 10 or 20 mile swim. Sounds hard, right? Now imagine doing it all BUTTERFLY!!! Well if you like a challenge read about what you could be in for if you take this journey!
Read MoreRead about some nutrition plans that may help you on your next training swim or marathon swim.
Read MoreRead about Coach Craig’s Catalina channel swim that he completed on July 20, 2018.
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