Category: Triathlon
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How to Make the Most of an Open-Water Swim | Global Triathlon Network
Something about the freedom of open water takes away some of the structure you would have for a pool swim. As lovely as this is, we still need to optimize the limited time we have for our training. In this video, we help you make a plan for your open-water swim!
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Top Tips to Master Open Water Triathlon Swimming | Global Triathlon Network
Swimming in a triathlon is not the same as swimming in a pool. In open water there’s a lot to take into account; swells, currents, other swimmers! There’s a lot that goes on in a triathlon swim that you won’t experience training in a pool so Heather is here to show you what the best…
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Secret Technique Pro Swimmers and Triathletes Use to Go Faster… and How You Can Do It Too | Josh Lewis
It’s been a while since I’ve found a swim tip and trick that has massively improved my swimming technique, so thought I’d share!
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Enjoy Cold Water Swimming Safely This Winter | Beyond Swim | Triathlon England
Yes, winter is indeed coming, as it always does every year – but that doesn’t mean you have to stop Open Water Swimming! Beyond Swim is here to support your open water experience, whether that’s a summer dip or the cold plunges of winter. Learn more about Cold Water Swimming at https://beyondswim.org/discover/
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What Swimming Metrics Should You Pay Attention To? | Global Triathlon Network
Statistics and metrics are quintessential training tools for running and cycling but are often neglected when training in the pool. We’re here to help identify what metrics you can use to track your progress and how you can use them to improve as a swimmer
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How To Sight In Open Water Swimming | Global Triathlon Network
Sighting might just be the most important skill to master when heading out for an open water swim. Don’t practice and you could be swimming much further than you need to, master it and you will save yourself some vital energy. Here is Mark to explain how!
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6 Open Water Swimming Skills You Can Learn In The Pool | Global Triathlon Network
Swimming in the open water can be a shock to the system for those who are used to the comfort of a heated pool, but can we get better at swimming in open water without actually swimming in open water?
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Should I Get A Swim Coach? | GTN Coaches Corner
How can I best prepare for Ironman at Altitude? How should I best fuel during office hours at work so that you don’t bonk on the ride home? Maybe you’re wondering if very low intensity, long bike rides, and runs, are beneficial? Add your question and #gtncoachescorner​ on any of our videos and we will…
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Vision Impaired Swimmer Making Waves Less Than a Year After Taking up the Sport | ABC News
Just six months after taking up swimming, Erica Burleigh is making big waves. The vision-impaired Tasmanian has successfully braved the choppy River Derwent in the Hobart Regatta swim.