Discussion forum for swimming, indoor, open water, training, technique, racing, triathlons, and swimming gear. https://staminist.com/list.php?3 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:43:06 -0500 Phorum 5.2.19 https://staminist.com/read.php?3,25# https://staminist.com/read.php?3,25# globoswim Swimming Forum Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:36:11 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?3,389# https://staminist.com/read.php?3,389# rikflaxman Swimming Forum Wed, 26 Jun 2019 02:49:28 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?3,131# https://staminist.com/read.php?3,131# Pack swimming is a relatively rare occurrence for most athletes, and it's difficult to replicate in a pool. Sure, you can swim laps right on someone's feet or even at their hip, but there's little that compares to being smack in the middle of a few hundred swimmers out in open-water. So, without much ability to practice, here is a workout and some tips to help you succeed in open-water swims.
http://trainright.com/how-to-improve-your-open-water-and-pack-swimming-skills/
Topics covered include:

• Don’t Get Pushed Around at the Start
• Protect Your Face
• Think Before You Surge
• Nick White’s Surge Power Workout

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[twitter]https://twitter.com/MySwimPro/status/673351677697724418 ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Swimming Forum Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:35:22 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?3,131# https://staminist.com/read.php?3,131# These tips from TriMagCan might help you train and/or race further from shore: Conquering your fear of the open water swim
Key points from the article:

• Practice more (always good advice)
• Get a good fitting wetsuit
• Know your target swim time
• Know the swim course
• Don't get boxed in
• Ask a coach
• Visualization your swim before the race

All great advice, the only thing I'd add is that I always find building up slowly to any target/goal is a great way to push your limits without getting too far out of your comfort zone - and also reduces any risks of getting in over your head, so to speak.
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^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Swimming Forum Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:15:00 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?3,25# https://staminist.com/read.php?3,25# Welcome New Members!
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