How To Warm Up For An Open Water Swimming Event
Have you ever trained so hard for an event, only to find out you’re not allowed access to the water to warm up? Give this a go.
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Chris Searle
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When Should You Take a Break From Your Training Plan?
Even the most committed athletes need to realise that taking a break from their training plan isn’t just something you do now and then...
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Chris Searle
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How Fit Do You Need To Be For A Half Ironman?
Beyond just knowing the numbers, what kind of shape do you really need to be in to take on a half ironman?
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Chris Searle
Oct 295 min read
How Long Does It Take to Train for a Half Ironman?
Training for a Half Ironman, or 70.3 triathlon, is no small feat. Combining a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run—all...
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Chris Searle
Oct 222 min read
The 5 Main Differences in Swimming Technique Between The Pool and Open Water
To stay efficient and maintain your pace, here are five key adjustments you’ll need to make in open water swimming.
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Chris Searle
Oct 75 min read
Do You Need A Training Plan?
When it comes to triathlon training, should you run with a structured plan or just go with the flow? Both have their pros and cons.
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Chris Searle
Oct 35 min read
What Is The Average Time For A Half-Distance Triathlon?
Have you ever wondered what the average time is for a half, or even what a good time would be for each discipline?
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Chris Searle
Sep 237 min read
Why Is Open Water Swimming Slower Than Pool Swimming?
Open water swimming is typically slower than pool swimming due to the lack of controlled conditions. So what actually makes you slower?
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Chris Searle
Sep 194 min read
4 Ways to Build Swimming Endurance, Fast!
Just swimming laps won’t cut it when it comes to building endurance. Consistency, technique, breathing and progression is the way forward.
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Chris Searle
Sep 194 min read
Can You Outrun A Bad Diet?
While running can help maintain your weight, it isn’t a free pass for a poor diet. Running alone won’t guarantee a healthy body- here's why.
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Chris Searle
Sep 134 min read
The 5 Key Things to Improve Your Front Crawl Technique
Improving your front crawl technique is essential for becoming a more efficient swimmer.
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Chris Searle
Sep 135 min read
Essential Equipment for Swim Training
Having the right equipment is crucial for maximizing the benefits of your training. The best tools can make all the difference.
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Chris Searle
Sep 115 min read
Why Strength Training is Essential for Open Water Swimming
In open water, you're not just racing against the clock—you're battling waves, currents and other swimmers, Strength training can help you.
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Chris Searle
Sep 95 min read
How to Plan A Swim Workout
Improving everything at once is difficult, so it's essential to plan a structure that allows you to develop without feeling overwhelmed.
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Chris Searle
Sep 34 min read
How To Deal With A Mass Swim Start
I'll share key swim start tips, based on my years of experience as a competitor and coach, covering what to do—and what to avoid.
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Chris Searle
Aug 317 min read
How to Swim Faster Front Crawl
Technique, Fitness, Strength, and Mobility. These are things that anyone can do to become a better swimmer.
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Chris Searle
Aug 154 min read
Should you focus on Technique or Endurance when Swim Training?
In this post, we'll explore the benefits and limitations of both approaches, helping you understand how to balance them in your training.
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Chris Searle
Aug 12 min read
Why are shallow swimming pools slow compared to deeper pools?
What makes a shallow swimming pool 'slow'?
It's just water, after all.
It's not about the water itself but how it moves in a smaller space
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Chris Searle
Jul 154 min read
In numbers: How Pogacar got away on Stage 15 - Tour de France 2024
What a 2 weeks of racing we have had so far in the Tour. And now the general classification battle has really kicked off.
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Chris Searle
Jul 84 min read
Do these 3 simple things to improve your long term endurance performance.
Everyone wants to reach their best, but training for endurance sports often leads to a maze of tests, equipment, training methods, and...
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