Archive Monthly Archives: January 2014

Techniques for swimming straight in open water

Now you have the technique down why not sign up for our next event. Entry Fees

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Advantages of swimming in a swimming squad

Now we are in the full swing of 2014 it is time to work on those goals. Now we assume one of them will be swim longer and potentially quicker, which is easier said than done. For all of you who are a multisporters as well as a swimmer you will know that busy schedules […]

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Freestyle Swimming Body Position Comparison

Ever wondered how much advantage a wetsuit offers? In this video Ironman athlete Scott Neyedi explores the benefit of using a blueseventy Helix wetsuit versus a swimskin and finally togs! This four view video provides an interesting insight in the effect that the various fabrics improve or hinder your natural swimming style. Need a new […]

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Rise and Swim – Welcome to the Grind

Inspired? Time to get involved. Enter an Event

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To Load or not to Load?

A few people have written to ask me whether they should be carbohydrate loading before their ocean swimming event, and it is always a hot topic in endurance sports. This article will look at the basics of carbohydrate loading and whether it is relevant for the State Ocean Swim Series. Carbohydrate loading is the practice […]

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