When I raced my first triathlon in 1992 in the warm brown Michigan water, I swam as fast as I could to get out, it felt gross. I did not wear a wetsuit and …
Open Water
Overcoming Fears in Open Water
In my private Facebook group, I asked members about their fears and frustrations regarding open water swimming. Their responses included fears of fish biting …
Benefits of an Open Water Swim Warm Up
Warming up is crucial before any training session or open water swim in a triathlon. It prepares your body and mind, allowing you to perform at your best. Here …
Drafting in Open Water Triathlon
Drafting can be a huge advantage during the swim portion of triathlon or any open water swim event. The general rule is to position yourself behind the feet of …
How to Put on and Take Off A Wetsuit
Steps on how to put on a wetsuit for your triathlon and open water swim training or competitions! Give yourself plenty of time and put on a dry body over a …
Sighting in Open Water
If you don’t swim in a straight line, you can easily add 10-20% to the distance you swim. In an Ironman distance swim, that’s adds up to 400 meters. It …