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
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 …
Triathlon & Open Water
From swimming to triathlon: here’s what you need to know
Physical attributes developed after focusing on one specific discipline for years certainly influence how you learn and develop the skills required to train for the other two disciplines, particularly running. …
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Wild swimming: discover wonderful places
With the heat and longer days, we all love spending more time in the open air, so why not swim in open waters! The so-called wild swimming is gaining more and more …
Triathlon & Open Water
3 Answers to the most common doubts amongst open-water swimmers
Today we’ll try to answer a series of questions that often go through the minds of open-water athletes. QUESTION #1 One of the most common questions, especially during the summer …
Triathlon & Open Water
Triathlon is a matter of family
If you’re thinking about starting to compete in triathlons, it’s important for you to understand that the fatigue of your workouts won’t be your only issue. Triathlon is an intense …
Triathlon & Open Water
3 strategies to prevent getting cramps
Cramps have the capability of making it temporarily impossible of using the effected muscle. They can either be light contractions, like a sting or light spasm, or more painful episodes that …