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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