races, new events or something totally different such as ‘lose 5kg’ or ‘climb Kilimanjaro’.Fear goals involve tackling something you’re scared of,” says Darren. “I see a lot of people with a fear of open water swimming as an example. Overcoming the fear
wetsuit in open water. It's important not to get too attached to your pull buoy, though: it will make swimming feel a lot easier, but don't let it become a security blanket.Zoggs' pull buoy (£5.99, www.zoggs.com) is layered for maximum buoyancy, small
an hour, consider carrying a water bottle or wearing a CamelBak. Blazing a Trail Alistair Brownlee, the 2009 ITU Triathlon World Champion and seven times Yorkshire fell-running champion, heads for the hills as often as he can."I've been doing fell races
and wasted no time in asking him exactly how each and every one of us can make big improvements in the pool or open water. Now a Speedo coach, Furniss has coached elite swimmers at Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth level. We asked him to identify
out if you stay in the same lane throughout. Are you allowed to tumble-turn? Will you receive a two-lengths-to-go warning from the marshals? If the swim is in open-water, find out if it's in the sea, a river or lake, the shape of the course, and if you
. Enter online.Cheshire Classic Aquathlon (Nantwich, November 13)Distance: 750m swim/ 7.5K run If you don't fancy a chilly open-water dip in late autumn, practise your racing skills in the comfort of a heated indoor pool. Set off in waves based on your
at least three season to build up, ideally four. Here's how: Season 1: Sprint triathlons in the pool and possibly open water.Season 2: Sprint, Olympic and middle-distance triathlons. The jump from Olympic to middle-distance is not as great once you become
mountain bike and hitting the trails, or enjoying some open-water swimming while the water is still warm will also help to recharge your batteries. Take twoIf a race didn't go to plan, or you did not finish, you can still avoid feeling disappointed
wetsuit in open water. It's important not to get too attached to your pull buoy, though: it will make swimming feel a lot easier, but don't let it become a security blanket.Zoggs' pull buoy (£5.99, www.zoggs.com, above) is layered for maximum buoyancy
-strong three-time Ironman World Champion. Surely things must be bad for Chrissie to pull out of what everyone had predicted would be her fourth win in a row?Without Chrissie, the women's race was wide open as the pros set off at 6.30am. Half an hour later
