Category: Triathlon
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Enjoy Cold Water Swimming Safely This Winter | Beyond Swim | Triathlon England
Yes, winter is indeed coming, as it always does every year – but that doesn’t mean you have to stop Open Water Swimming! Beyond Swim is here to support your open water experience, whether that’s a summer dip or the cold plunges of winter. Learn more about Cold Water Swimming at https://beyondswim.org/discover/
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What Swimming Metrics Should You Pay Attention To? | Global Triathlon Network
Statistics and metrics are quintessential training tools for running and cycling but are often neglected when training in the pool. We’re here to help identify what metrics you can use to track your progress and how you can use them to improve as a swimmer
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How To Sight In Open Water Swimming | Global Triathlon Network
Sighting might just be the most important skill to master when heading out for an open water swim. Don’t practice and you could be swimming much further than you need to, master it and you will save yourself some vital energy. Here is Mark to explain how!
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6 Open Water Swimming Skills You Can Learn In The Pool | Global Triathlon Network
Swimming in the open water can be a shock to the system for those who are used to the comfort of a heated pool, but can we get better at swimming in open water without actually swimming in open water?
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Should I Get A Swim Coach? | GTN Coaches Corner
How can I best prepare for Ironman at Altitude? How should I best fuel during office hours at work so that you don’t bonk on the ride home? Maybe you’re wondering if very low intensity, long bike rides, and runs, are beneficial? Add your question and #gtncoachescorner​ on any of our videos and we will…
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Vision Impaired Swimmer Making Waves Less Than a Year After Taking up the Sport | ABC News
Just six months after taking up swimming, Erica Burleigh is making big waves. The vision-impaired Tasmanian has successfully braved the choppy River Derwent in the Hobart Regatta swim.
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Does An Expensive Wetsuit Make You A Better Swimmer? | Cheap Vs Super Suit: Can You Buy Speed? | Global Triathlon Network
The price gap between a top-of-the-range wetsuit like the Orca Predator and an entry-level wetsuit can be pretty substantial, but does the extra £600 actually make for a faster and more comfortable swim? Mark and James are here to find out!
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Athlete Participating in Triathlon Pulled From Water Has Died | News4JAX
The water was rough in the swimming portion of the triathlon in St. Johns County and a 51-year-old athlete had to be pulled from the water. A medical professional at the event tried to revive him with CPR. Lifeguards and firefighters took over but he later died at the hospital.