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 …
Triathlon & Open Water
You are an open-water swimmer if…
Lots of swimmers do not even know what open-water swimming is: not only do they ignore it, but even if they are familiar with it they claim that the only …
Triathlon & Open Water
Long-distance swimming routine: mistakes to avoid during training
As we mentioned in previous articles, one of the essential parts of being a winning athlete or simply satisfied with your results is to be mentally prepared. This includes the …
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
Triathlon: the mistakes you should not make
We have asked Jeanne Collonge, a French professional triathlete and two times Ironman champion, the mistakes you should not make during your preparation and your triathlon race. What are the common mistakes …
Triathlon & Open Water
How to gauge your pace: the 10×100 test
We all know that a “test” is a vital part of a training plan. A test may have various aims and purposes: to test your fitness throughout the season, gauge the …
Triathlon & Open Water
Every single swim start
Every time it’s the same old story. Both when we find ourselves on the starting blocks by the pools, both if we’re in the open water before a triathlon, the …
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