Conquer the chaos of the open water swim with our essential tips.
From mastering the start and sighting effectively, to navigating buoys, we cover the key skills you need.
These techniques will help you swim faster, save energy, and feel more confident for your next triathlon or open water swimming event.
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00:47 The Swim Start | Dealing with Race Nerves
02:22 Pacing Your Start | Stroke Rate and Maintaining Rhythm
03:06 How To Sight
04:24 Breathing & Stroke Rate
05:32 Navigating Swim Buoys
07:04 Final Tip For Transition
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