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 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 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 MoreThe 2021 holidays are right around the corner and you might need some ideas for gifts to get that swimmer or triathlete in your life. Don’t worry, we have your back. We have picked 6 gift ideas to help your loved one get better in the water. All the gift ideas here have been vetted extensively by our coaches, so you can trust that these are the right pieces of equipment for the swimmer in your life no matter the skill level. Let’s start shopping!
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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
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 MoreWe are about a month in and we are still only talking about the Coronavirus AKA Covid-19. At this point your pools have probably been closed and for many of you, your beaches are closed too! This leads to the obvious problem of there is no place to swim! Don’t worry, we have a great 8 minute dryland routine sure to keep you fit for the next time you are able to hit the water.
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!
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