Triathlon & Open Water
Open water racing: a survival handbook
dIf you are a reasonably experienced swimmer you will have raced in open water. Perhaps you were even well prepared for the race, you felt good and the race conditions …
Triathlon & Open Water
Open water swimming: Tips for a safe swim in the lake
If you’re thinking about going for a refreshing swim in your favourite lake this summer, keep these common-sense tips in mind to make sure you stay safe. Throughout the summer, …
Triathlon & Open Water
Most common ocean plastic seen on the swim
Each side of the island receives ocean debris. The East side is definitely the worst hit, it has the pleasure of bearing the brunt of the prevailing North Easterly winds. …
Triathlon & Open Water
The Grand Swim – 5 Highs & 5 Lows
The Grand swim was an event that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Even now, a few months on, it is impossible to put into words how …
Triathlon & Open Water
The Grand Swim
“The reason I undertook The Grand Swim was to raise money and awareness about the ever present issue the oceans face.” (Oly Rush) Miles: 60 miles 95.5km | Air Temperature: …
Triathlon & Open Water
A step by step guide to being a more responsible open water swimmer
Being open water swimmers, we get to see the destruction of the natural habitat first hand. The pace at which we move through the water allows us to take a …
Triathlon & Open Water
4 Swimming Endurance Training Sessions for Long Distances
Long-distance swimming is a great way to put your endurance abilities to the test. Many athletes compete in distance swimming events because of the challenge these competitions provide for both …
Triathlon & Open Water
All about ice swimming
Hands up if you have never complained about the temperature of the water before entering the pool for training or warming up before a race. Well, icy water swimmers would …
Triathlon & Open Water
Safety Tips and an Open-Water Swimming Workout for Speed Endurance
Open-water swimming workouts are no longer just for those training for triathlons or a select few who get a thrill from cold-water immersion. Open water swimmers are now becoming a …
Triathlon & Open Water
Overcome your fear of open-water swimming!
Open-water swimming is not always easy for those used to swimming with their eyes fixed on the black line along the bottom of the pool. So, even though the triathlon …
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