Category: Training

Blindly choosing which aspect of your swim stroke to address will lead you down a long and frustrating road of minimal progress. Swimming’s highly technical nature demands a purposeful progression of mechanical focuses—regardless of your skill level. Continue reading →

There is something innately positive and natural about swimming in the open water. The limitless sensation of swimming without the confines of walls and lane lines is a big draw for many people. Continue reading →

The fears related to open waters are very real. The safety of a swimming pool, complete with walls to rest, lane lines to grab on to if need be, calm and clear water, lifeguards, and a shallow bottom to walk if necessary, not to mention temperature-controlled, leave you feeling safe and secure. Continue reading →

No railings, no lane ropes, and most importantly, no assurance of calm water. This is what makes open water swimming so very challenging. No frills here, this is definitely not a piece of cake, but with dedicated practice and some tips, it can be mastered. Continue reading →

So your front crawl is awesome and your endurance off the charts. But you need to prepare for a few more surprises open water can spring on you. Continue reading →