9 open-water swim problems and how to put them right
Want to improve your open-water swimming? Glen Walker cites 9 common open-water swimming problems… and shows you how to overcome them
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6 transition tips for exiting open-water
Exiting open water is an often overlooked part of the triathlon swim, but it is where many seconds can be gained and lost. Chrissie Wellington shares her 6 top tips for getting out of the water efficiently…
6 open-water swimming skills to practise in the pool
We explain six key open-water swimming skills that you can practise in the pool over the winter so you are confident and flying come race-day
How to manage Raynaud’s Syndrome when open-water swimming
Raynaud’s attacks, usually triggered by the cold causing a lack of blood flow to the extremities, are often mild and manageable. However diving into cold water may cause problems. Amy Baker from Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK (SRUK) has this advice for sufferers…
Open-water goggles: how to choose the right lenses
Helen Webster explains the different tints and finishes of open-water goggles and which work best for different conditions
7 open-water swim myths busted
Fact or fiction? Triathlon swimming coach Dan Bullock explains the truth behind the open-water swim myths
Open-water swim technique: 11 common mistakes triathletes make
Triathlon swimming coach Annie Hollest explains 11 common mistakes triathletes make in the open-water swim and advice on how to correct them
Master your first open-water triathlon – expert swim tips
Nervous about your first race in open-water? Don’t be. Here are Olympic and Commonwealth swimmer James Parrack’s top tips…
Top 9 UK triathlons for challenging open-water swims
From Cumbria to Snowdonia and the Firth of Forth, we check out the 9 toughest open water swims going at UK triathlons
Open-water swim tips from Olympic champ Maarten van der Weijden
2008 Olympic 10km swim gold medalist, Maarten van der Weijden, tells Nicola Joyce how you can improve open water swim
How to conquer open-water swimming and race confidently
Tempted to tri but worried about the swim? Fear not, coach Martin Hill has these tips!
Sub-1hr swim workout: Open-water booster
Brighton Tri Club head coach Mike Porteous provides a confidence-boosting group session, so you won’t ruin your bucket list race in the first few minutes
Open-water swim tactics
Worried about racing in open water? Fear not – expert Andy Blow has all the advice you need for all levels of ability, whether you’re a nervous newbie or a near-dolphin…
Chrissie W on… how to overcome open-water fears
Swimming in the great outdoors can be liberating, fulfilling and fun, says four-time Ironman world champ – here’s how
Open-Water Swimming – A Complete Guide
Olympian Emma Davis shares her expertise for a range of distances
Open-water fears
Worried about what can go wrong in the water? Here’s Andy Blow to soothe your OW nerves
Open-water tourism
Lou visits fast flowing torrents, 91m lidos and a bonkers swim spot in Dublin to avoid swimming in a pool…
Vachery Triathlon Festival announces new open-water swim races
1,500 and 3,000m open-water swim races to be held as part of tri weekend
New open-water swimming venue opens in Leicestershire
Racetime Events wil be starting open-water swim training from Saturday 2 June at a new venue for the East Midlands. The lake at Six Hills (Six Hills road, Six Hills, Leicstershire, LE14 3PR) is ideally situated for people from the Loughborough, Nottingham, Leicester, East Leake and Melton areas. The venue has good water quality, a […]
Club La Santa to host open-water swim camp
Lanzarote’s Club La Santa has put together an open-water swim camp with Dan Bullock from SwimForTri
Coached open-water sessions at the National Water Sports Centre
National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham to host open-water swim sessions
New open-water venue opens its gates to triathletes
Run and bike trails, and a tri shop, another hit for triathletes
