EPISODE · Jul 31, 2024 · 17 MIN
Mastering Your Open Water Swim: 3 Essential Tips for Sea Swimming | Ep 500
from Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast · host Rob Wilby
In this episode, Coach Rob shares three crucial tips for improving your open water sea swimming. He emphasizes the importance of practicing in the sea, and how to acclimate to unique conditions like tides, currents, and waves. Key points include adapting your stroke for waves and chop, and getting used to the buoyancy and abrasiveness of saltwater. Practical tips for post-swim and preparation for races are also discussed, ensuring athletes are well-prepared and confident on race day. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. Join the Team Oxygenaddict waiting list and be the first to find out when a space becomes available: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/waiting-list * * * * * * * * * * * * precisionfuelandhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. * * * * * * * * * * * * Watch on youtube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts
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In this episode, Coach Rob shares three crucial tips for improving your open water sea swimming. He emphasizes the importance of practicing in the sea, and how to acclimate to unique conditions like tides, currents, and waves. Key points include adapting your stroke for waves and chop, and getting used to the buoyancy and abrasiveness of saltwater. Practical tips for post-swim and preparation for races are also discussed, ensuring athletes are well-prepared and confident on race day. * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Like what you heard in this show? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. Join the Team Oxygenaddict waiting list and be the first to find out when a space becomes available: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/waiting-list * * * * * * * * * * * * precisionfuelandhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. * * * * * * * * * * * * Watch on youtube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts
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