#360 : Everything I Know About Becoming A Strong Open Water Swimmer
Description
Are you struggling with the unpredictability of open water swimming? I used to hate every second of it, until I learned these tips, which completely changed the way that I thought and went about open water swimming. In this episode, you'll learn how to transform your swimming from feeling anxious and uncomfortable in the open water, To feeling confident and at ease.
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Don't be a victim
01:42 Sighting
04:01 Course Recon
04:50 Goggles
05:25 Stroke Changes
09:19 Stroke rate
10:21 Why am I Slower in open water?
11:57 Drafting
14:41 Pack swimming
17:41 Wetsuits
20:24 Bi-Lateral Breathing
21:20 Dealing with cold water
22:28 Tides and currents
24:00 Entry and exit
25:33 Dealing with panic
27:20 Practice in the pool
29:39 Race Day Strategy
31:35 Swim camps
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