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Mooseman...Memphis in May... Escape from Alcatraz... Great Chesapeake Bay Swim. Some of the biggest and most popular triathlons and open-water swims are less than a month away. These early-season races are fun, but they present a unique challenge: How do you prepare for open water when it's too cold to train in your local lake or ocean? In this article, we've assembled all of the Go Swim drills, articles, products, and product reviews that can help you get ready for open water while you're still on dry land... or while you're still in your heated pool with lane lines. Read on....
I know one group of swimmers who are preparing for the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim by doing outdoor swims in their local pool (currently 60 degrees) before it officially opens (at 78 degrees) on Memorial Day, and another braving their first open water swim this weekend. That's dedication. But it shows that with a little creativity, you can find ways to prepare for open water, no matter where you live. So enjoy the links, get signed up for an open-water race or tri, and Go Swim!
DRILLS
FREESTYLE: Click & Go
FREESTYLE: Fingertip Drag
FREESTYLE: Breathe Every Stroke
FREESTYLE: Great Flutter Kick
FREESTLE: Timing the Kick
FREESTYLE: Head-Up Quick Catch
TRIATHLON/OPEN WATER: Hip Drafting
TRIATHLON/OPEN WATER: Triathlon Start
TRIATHLON/OPEN WATER: Breaststroke Sighting
DRYLAND
Stretch-Cord Freestyle
High-Elbow Freestyle Recovery Stretch
S-T-R-E-T-C-H
PRODUCTS
Go Swim Freestyle with Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen
Open Water Swimming: Skills, Techniques & Racing Tips, by Michael Collins with Gerry Rodriguez
Go Swim All Strokes with Kaitlin Sandeno and Erik Vendt
Go Swim Freestyle and Backstroke Drills
PRODUCT REVIEWS/POOL TOOLS
Finis Center-Mount Snorkel
Swim Tether: Stretch-Cord One Spot
Swim Tether: Stretch-Cord Speed
Tempo Trainer: It's All About Rhythm
Zoomers
PDF Fins
OPEN-WATER TECHNIQUE
Three Golden Rules for Triathlon Swim Training, by Andreas
Keys to Open-Water Sighting
Swimming with Porpoise
Dining Out, by Don Walsh
TRAINING
What Kind of Kick Should I Use?
How Many Strokes Should I Take?
Timed Swims and Fun Ways to Use Them
GENERAL
Why Do I Swim?
Pre-Flight Checklist, by Don Walsh
The Plunge!
How to Handle Muscle Cramps
Creature of the Week
LINKS TO TRIATHLON AND OPEN-WATER RACE CALENDARS
USA Triathlon
United States Masters Swimming
Get the latest from GoSwim!
An Official Technique Video
Supplier to USA Swimming.
