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!
Read MoreWelcome, 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.
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 MoreIf 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!
Read MorePerhaps 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!
Read MoreBreathing is one of the most important elements of swimming but for many new swimmers and triathletes it can also be the hardest. New swimmers and triathletes tend to struggle with their breathing which makes learning to swim freestyle incredibly frustrating! Swimming comfortably and faster relies heavily on breathing. Keep reading to learn 3 tips that will help make breathing easier to master no matter what level swimmer or triathlete you are!
Read MoreThere is no such thing as the perfect swim stroke but there is a perfect stroke for your body. No matter how good of a swimmer one is, there is always going to be room for improvement. We are going to explore the top 3 commonalities that elite swimmers share!
Read MoreThere is no such thing as the perfect swim stroke but there is a perfect stroke for your body. No matter how good of a swimmer one is, there is always going to be room for improvement. We are going to explore the top 3 mistakes athletes make when trying to fix their freestyle stroke and then we will give you the method we use to train our athletes!
Read MoreSo you want to hit the open waters but you aren’t sure where to start…Don’t worry we have put together a few tips to help you get your feet wet. The open water can be daunting when you are coming from the safety of a nice controlled environment like the pool. Whether you are a budding triathlete or a swimmer looking for something new, this guide to open water swimming will certainly help you get started!
Read MoreCovid-19 continues to cause our pools to close or have limited hours. Many people are looking to extend the open water season into the cold winter months. Learn about all the gear available to make your winter swimming an enjoyable and safer experience!
Read MoreNo matter what level of swimmer or triathlete you are, there are many benefits to getting a swim lesson from a reputable swim coach. You may have taken a lesson or two in the past or have at least considered it, but now is the perfect time to act! I am sure you are wondering why now is the perfect time and I am here to give you a few reasons why! Get that swim coach!
Read MoreInjuries and injury prevention are both huge aspects of sports and more specifically endurance sports. At some point in your swimming or triathlon career, you will have to deal with an injury. Sometimes injuries happen from a trauma, bad technique, overuse or a myriad of other reasons. In swimming, it will usually be the shoulders that start to give you trouble. Coach Craig has created a video of his shoulder prevention routine to help give you some ideas for your personal swimming and triathlon injury prevention routines.
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 MoreObviously there is only one thing the entire world is talking about…Covid-19 AKA The Coronavirus. As a swimmer or triathlete, this can really throw a wrench into our training plan but beyond that our daily routines. Just because there is no pool or gym to train at, doesn’t mean you still can’t work on your swimming while stuck at home. Learn three ways you can continue to improve in the water, without the water!
Read MoreToday we bring you the Tarzan swimming freestyle drill, which is a great drill that helps build strength in the Trapezius muscles while preparing you for open water swims and triathlons. Mastering this drill will help you improve your open water sighting skills and make you a stronger swimmer. This drill is also great for helping you work on your freestyle entry. Start swinging from the vines now!
Read MoreHere comes a great swim tip sure to enhance your next vacation! When you are traveling and planning to do an open water swim, make sure you learn about all the hazards of the swim spot. How do you do that you ask. Well it is very simple. This is a list of a few ways you can learn all about the hazards of the swim spot you are traveling to. You can use this information to then make a decision as to whether it is safe to swim there for your ability or not.
Read MoreKicking! It strikes fear into the heart of many a swimmer and triathlete, yet it must be done. But why?!?!?! In my experience as a coach, I believe many athletes hate to kick because it is tiring and most people are terrible at it. Who wants to do something over and over that they are bad at? I get it, it isn’t fun.
Read MoreHave you ever looked at a workout and thought “What the heck does that mean?” Well don’t worry, we have all been there. Even seasoned swimmers and triathletes have these moments from time to time. Coaches can use slightly different terminology which certainly adds to the confusion. I have created this quick glossary of basic swim training vocabulary with the hopes that you will read your next workout with the confidence that you will do exactly what you are supposed to. This is by no means an all encompassing list but it will certainly get you going. If there is a term you have seen over and over but still have no idea what it means, please put it in the comments and we will add it to the list! Hopefully you find it helpful!
Read MoreSometimes work can get in the way of your swimming! If you have to travel for work and there are no regular pools around to train in, then you are going to have to get creative! If you are a swimmer or triathlete on the go and you find that you are running into this issue, then I have the solution for you! This video shows you how I get my workouts in when I have to travel for business.
Read MoreToday I am demonstrating a great drill that will help you both develop your flip turns and give you a great heart pumping workout. It is a pretty straight forward drill and is perfect for triathletes and swimmers
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