Lucy Charles-Barclay is well known to be the fastest woman in the water when it comes to long distance triathlon so who better to learn from than Lucy. In this video, Lucy takes you through all of the key things to consider when swimming in open water in both training and race settings. Lucy covers:
- First getting into the water
- Staying on course (sighting)
- Navigating a mass start
- Drafting in the water (yes, it can be done)
- Matching your stroke rate to the conditions
- Having the right equipment
- Putting on your wetsuit
- Staying happy and healthy!
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NYC beaches to reopen for swimming July 1
There is good news for beach-goers in New York City as city beaches will reopen for swimming on July 1.
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Shark swims by swimmers at Shell Island near Panama City Beach – video by Dakotah Harper
“That didn’t move like no dolphin”
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More At-Home Exercises for Swimmers
Robert, a CSU Lifeguard and WSI, gives us more great at-home exercises for swimmers or fitness enthusiasts alike!
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Paltrinieri & Jaeger’s thrilling head-to-head race at Kazan 2015 | FINA World Championships
Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri and Connor Jaeger from the USA were head to head in the last 50 meters of the Men’s 1500m Freestyle at the FINA World Championships 2015 in Kazan. Can you remember who claimed the Gold Medal? A thrilling final to watch until the very end!
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6yr Old Recovering After Falling into Swimming Pool in Rainbow City
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New Jersey Swimming Pools, Salons And Barbershops Reopen With Restrictions
Monday marked the first day personal care businesses, like salons, were allowed to reopen in New Jersey. Face coverings are required, and customers and workers must be screened for COVID-19 symptoms prior to appointments. CBS2’s Nick Caloway reports.
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Breaststroke Technique – How To Swim Breaststroke
This video goes over the basics on how to swim breaststroke, while also giving tips for more elite breaststrokers.
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3 found dead in pool in East Brunswick: Police
Officials are on the scene after three people were found dead in a pool in Middlesex County on Monday afternoon. The incident was reported around 5 p.m. on Clearview Road.