Chris Searle2 days ago3 min readHow To Warm Up For An Open Water Swimming EventHave 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.
Chris SearleOct 222 min readThe 5 Main Differences in Swimming Technique Between The Pool and Open WaterTo stay efficient and maintain your pace, here are five key adjustments you’ll need to make in open water swimming.
Chris SearleSep 237 min readWhy 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?
Chris SearleSep 194 min read4 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.
Chris SearleSep 115 min readWhy Strength Training is Essential for Open Water SwimmingIn open water, you're not just racing against the clock—you're battling waves, currents and other swimmers, Strength training can help you.
Chris SearleSep 34 min readHow To Deal With A Mass Swim StartI'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.