Tag Archives: open water swimming
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Taking the plunge – your first open water swim
Posted on August 17, 2017 by liz in Masters Article Library, Swimming, year1base3(1)stdGetting into open water swimming because you have entered “that darn triathlon” could be one of the best things that you ever do. Lake swimming on a summers evening, as the sun goes down, can be one of many magical experiences that you may have as an open water swimmer. So it is really important […]
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Open water skill focus: Drafting
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Swimming, Website ArticlesDrafting and its effect on a swimmer is similar to the draft experience in cycling. For cyclists the drafting effect exists because the lead cyclist is protecting the drafting cyclist from wind resistance. In the case of swimmers, it is (put very simply) water resistance. Swimming in the slipstream of a swimmer will save you […]
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Open water skill focus: Turning around buoys
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Swimming, Website Articles1. Wide arm turn • arms are slightly wider than shoulder width – to give stability and make space around you • use this for tight congested turns • head slightly higher than usual with eyes out of the water 2. Single arm turn • use this for tight turns • when you reach the […]
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Open water skill focus: Mass starts
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Swimming, Website ArticlesHow to start Your deep water start position in the water: one arm extended, legs up, body rotated – so that you are ready to take the first stroke eyes facing forward – do not be tempted to look at the starter – you will hear the whistle/horn! If you are going to use a […]
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5 mistakes to avoid in your next open water triathlon
Posted on May 31, 2016 by liz in Edited, Masters Article Library, Swimming, Website ArticlesThe open water swim leg of a triathlon is very often the part of the race that is hardest for the athlete to control. When there are many swimmers starting at the same time, often with very different levels of skill and fitness, things are going to happen to disrupt your “perfect swim”. If you […]
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