Open Water Swimming
3 articles
TrainingAugust 20, 2026 · 11 MIN
Open Water Swimming for Triathletes: Conquering Anxiety and Building Race-Day Confidence
Up to 50% of first-time triathletes report significant anxiety about the swim leg. Open water panic is the leading cause of triathlon swim DNFs — but it is entirely trainable with progressive exposure, technique adaptation, and psychological strategies.
TrainingJuly 31, 2026 · 9 MIN
Open Water Swimming Anxiety: Mental and Physical Strategies for Triathletes
Open water swimming anxiety affects up to 35% of triathletes, including experienced swimmers. This guide addresses the physiological causes of panic, desensitisation protocols, and race-day tactics that convert fear into controlled performance.
TrainingJuly 24, 2026 · 8 MIN
Triathlon Wetsuit Guide: Benefits, Selection, and T1 Strategy
A properly fitted triathlon wetsuit can save 2–5 minutes in an Ironman swim and reduce energy cost by up to 14%. This guide covers every variable from thickness to T1 removal strategy.