Swimming is a tough sport that requires a mix of technique, endurance, and strength. While it can be a fun activity, it can also be extremely challenging, especially when it comes to increasing swimming distance without dealing with getting fatigued. The tips below will help you ramp up your volume while limiting how tired you get so you can have fun in the water for hours on end!
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Over the years I have been asked hundreds of questions about marathon swimming. I have compiled a list of the top 10 most commonly asked questions I have received and their answers. If you have a question that I haven’t covered in this post, please ask it in the comments and I will be sure to add it to this post! Hopefully this will get you on your way!
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No matter what swim you are working to accomplish, marathon swimming requires careful preparation and planning. This includes not just physical training but also making sure you have all the necessary equipment and supplies for the swim. Here's a fairly comprehensive packing list with some essential tips on packing effectively.
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Marathon swimming is a challenging sport that pushes athletes to their limits, both physically and mentally. The United States is home to many epic open water locations that offer marathon swimmers the opportunity to showcase their endurance and determination. In this post I will explore the top 10 marathon swims in the United States.
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Marathon swimming on its face looks like an individual sport but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The success or failure of a swim is high dependent on the support crew that the swimmer puts together and trains. Learn about the attributes that a swimmer should look for when selecting a crew and some thoughts on how to properly train them to make your day a success!
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Over the years I have been lucky enough to coach and train with many triathletes, I have seen many new triathletes make similar mistakes when training for the swim. In this article I am going to discuss the top 3 mistakes I have seen triathletes make over and over again throughout the years along with how to not fall victim to them. Don’t make these 3 major mistakes!
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Having a tried and true nutrition plan is an incredibly important part of any marathon swim. A swimmer’s nutrition plan can literally make or break a their chance at completing a major marathon swim. Learn the 4 steps to help you create your own marathon swim nutrition plan.
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Masters is for everyone and that is the point of Masters! Masters programs all over the country (1,500 to be exact) bring together roughly 60,000 swimmers of ages 18+ to the pool for a fun and challenging workout. Masters coaches give workouts and execute practice from the pool deck. It’s for all ages ( 18+) and all abilities!
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Perhaps no one has ever said that your stroke needs work…And you can totally mitigate your shoulder pain with a few ibuprofens before practice…Besides, you're training to swim a marathon… what you need are miles! Right? So why should you have your swimming stroke analyzed? Here are 3 reasons to get your stroke checked and think technique first in your endurance training!
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So, you’re training for a marathon swim, you’ve got a program to stick to and you need to get a long swim in today. You’re nervous…the conditions are questionable and it will likely be cold. You may even be doubting yourself that you can complete the distance, or tolerate the temperature. Here are some things to consider before heading out on your next challenging swim.
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