Last weekend I was lucky enough to be part of an elite band of swimmers who were attempting to swim one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world starting from Gosport over to the Isle of Wight. This epic event is organised by the Aspire charity who focus on Read more…
For our blog this week we are providing some tips on mastering open water swimming which for many is a primary blocker for people not taking up triathlon, fearing swimming and open water in particular. Swimming. What? Never. “I can’t swim one length so I will never manage to do Read more…
The prospect of swimming laps in a pool is enough to put many off ever even entering a triathlon let alone the thought of having to do the same in a lake. Swimming forms the first phase of any triathlon and getting around without burning yourself out means less pain Read more…