#43 - De-Coding Open Water Swimming

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast · Apr 3, 2017 · 44m

This topic is right in Coach Robbie's wheelhouse and Mike is a great Guinea Pig due to his long history of open water swim anxiety. This podcast is loaded with gems on how to be a better open water swimmer. Included:

• Pre-race rituals including a great way to prep for cold water

• Getting mentally stronger

• Wet suit chest pressures

• Controlling your heart rate

• Dealing with contact

• The importance of warm ups

• How to not worry about what's under the water

• Training for congestion

• Why stroke turnover is king

• Positioning for a floating start

• How to train harder than the race

• How…