Nervous About Your First Open Water Swim of the Season? Do This in the Pool
About this episode
This episode discusses how triathletes can prepare for open water swimming using pool drills to build confidence and skills.
The pool drills that prepare you for the chaos of open water swimming Learn how triathletes can practise open water swim skills in the pool and feel more confident on race day. Can you really prepare for an open water swim if all you have access to is a pool? In this episode, Simon and Beth explain how triathletes can build open water skills into normal pool sessions before the race season begins. They cover sighting, breathing to both sides, faster cadence, group starts, drafting and learning to stay calm when the swim gets crowded and chaotic. If you have an early season triathlon coming up and the swim already feels a bit intimidating, this episode will help you arrive on the start line far more prepared and confident. 5 Talking Points Pool fitness alone does not guarantee a strong open water swim. Good swim coaching starts with identifying your own technical flaws. Sighting, bilateral breathing and faster cadence can all be practised in the pool. Training with others helps you stay calm in the chaos of race day swimming. The more specific your preparation, the more confident you will feel in open water. 3 Takeaways Practise open water skills in every pool session, not just…
People in this episode
Host: Simon Ward
Guest: Beth
Topics covered
- open water swimming
- pool drills
- triathlon preparation
- swimming skills
- confidence building
Keywords
- open water swim
- pool training
- sighting
- bilateral breathing
- swim confidence
- triathlon skills
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: triathletes
More episodes of Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
- From 20-Year Break to Ironman World Champion – Jane Hansom’s Story
- Don't Mess This Up: 5 Decisions That Make or Break Your Ironman
- Are You Racing an Ironman This Year? Ask Yourself These Questions Now
- Nevis to St Kitts Swim + Why I Finally Decided to Take Statins
- Why Mobility Matters More Than You Think with Tom Morrison
- Your A Race Gets Cancelled. Now What?
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity podcast page.