08: Triathlon Swimming - Part Two (Open Water and Race Day)

Are you interested in participating in a triathlon but have questions about training and racing in open water? Today, I am wrapping up a 2-part series on triathlon swimming. Last week we discussed how to get started swimming, and today I am addressing swimming in open water - how to find a place to train, what you need to get started, and some tips for race day. Even if swimming isn’t your thing, listen in - I think you will find some golden nuggets to take away from this episode.

Hello, my friends and fellow athletes!

Today we are going to discuss Open Water Swimming and Race Day Swimming.

First, we start with HEART, and today we will focus on awareness.

Self-awareness is the knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character. When you’re self-aware, you have an accurate and clear understanding of your personality, strengths, weaknesses, and beliefs.

-Take control of your life

-Find out what is standing in your way and find the power to make adjustments

-Learn tips on how to improve your self-awareness

Last week you learned some tips to start and improve swimming. Now let’s discuss open water and race day swimming tips.

In this episode:

-Getting comfortable swimming in open water

-Finding places to train

-Open-water swimming safety

-Wetsuits

-Swimming straight

-Sighting

-Adjusting to cold water

-What to do if you get tired

No one wins the race on the swim portion of a triathlon, so take your time. Keep your heart rate low and swim at a steady pace. You can make up time on the bike or the run.

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