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Six Open-Water Goggles
By Nicola Joyce on 03/05/2010 09:35:38
The right mask or pair of goggles can mean the difference between a comfortable, confident and fast swim, and one that is none of those things
to swimming in the outdoors, you can choose from goggles, masks or a hybrid. Some people like the extra feeling of protection offered by masks, while others are happy with larger styles of goggles (we've tested both types here).Whatever you choose, your open
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A Breath Of Fresh Air
By on 18/11/2009 15:18:21
As part of his continuing battle to become a better swimmer, Steven Seaton tries a revolutionary approach, in a garden shed
this before. I'm two months along the path of trying to turn myself into a decent swimmer - or at least one good enough to stay with the pack in the swim leg of a triathlon - and everyone who's had a look at my front crawl so far has reached the same
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The Great Forum Ironman Challenge
By Runner's World on 18/11/2004 14:16:37
July 2005, Zurich: 50 forumites. Many first-timers. One Ironman Triathlon. (That's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run). Come and see the fun.
LINKS • Ironman Switzerland SITE • Official Ironman Website • Trinewbies.com• Ironman training planIn summer 2004, more than 20 forum members pledged to take on Ironman Switzerland in July 2005 - that's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run. Many
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Vanessa Raw joins team Speedo
By Ben Hobson on 30/04/2013 14:34:44
Speedo has announced today that British triathlete Vanessa Raw will become their latest Speedo Ambassador.Raw, who is a member of the Elite GB Triathlon Team, has had a series of successes including podium places at the 2012 ITU Triathlon Premium
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Swim Secrets (Preview)
By on 31/03/2010 15:36:48
Taking to the open water can be daunting; here's how to feel at home (non-subscriber preview)
Most triathletes come from a running or biking background, so it's no surprise that the swim is usually the part of the race triathletes like least. Pool swimming generally poses few problems but taking to the open water is another matter
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Swim Secrets
By Simon Murie on 31/03/2010 15:25:50
Taking to the open water can be daunting; here's how to feel at home
Most triathletes come from a running or biking background, so it's no surprise that the swim is usually the part of the race triathletes like least. Pool swimming generally poses few problems but taking to the open water is another matter
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Out In The Open
By on 24/11/2009 15:50:36
There's no substitute for experience when it comes to open-water swimming
"There is nothing like pink toilet paper or a floating plaster to come at you from the deep to make you swim faster!" says Duncan Hough, vice chair of the Birmingham Running and Triathlon Club (www.bratclub.co.uk). But your first open-water swim
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Challenge Your Swim Perceptions
By on 24/11/2009 17:42:47
Evaluate your effort for more effective swim training
way to monitor your training effort. On a scale of one to 10, a three would be a very easy session, perhaps a very easy distance swim, run or ride with concentration on technique; a seven would be a medium-intensity session; while a nine would be a
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Pool-based Open-water Skills
By on 24/11/2009 17:23:28
Open-water swim secrets to practise in the pool
Jumping in the Thames or heading for the beach aren’t always possible when you’re training for a triathlon but there are some open-water swimming skills you can practise in the pool. By spending a few minutes every week honing your ability, you
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Pool Your Talents
By on 18/11/2009 12:56:12
The majority of your swim training may take place in the pool, but it can still improve your open-water skills
and count how many kicks you usually make per two-arm cycle. "Now try swimming with a two-beat kick," says Kelly. "If you can mostly use your arms, that will help the bike and run."Join the draftMany triathlons forbid drafting on the bike (using another
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