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Continue readingOpen water swimming is a great way to get a long aerobic swim under your belt, it breaks the boredom of going up and down the pool. Your open water swimming techniques can vary from swimming in the pool so this is a great way to practice. Pool swimming can be a bit more finesse […]
Continue readingThe most important fuel for you is carbohydrates. These are what your muscles can burn most efficiently, and provide the majority of energy during endurance exercise. This is what you need to know about carbohydrates: • Humans can absorbed up to 90g of carbohydrate per hour during exercise, if the right ratio of carbohydrate is […]
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Continue reading1. Complete some of your training swims in the ocean in varying conditions, event day won’t always be calm and beautiful. Never swim alone and wear high visible cap and if possible have a kayaker with you. Build your confidence before you arrive at the event, practice crowded swims with a few friends, swim close […]
Continue readingFor anyone who has followed her career to date you will know it has not been an easy road, yet Lauren was able to win three medals at the recent FINA World Championships. Recently State Ocean Swim Series Event Director Scott Rice was able to spend some time with Lauren to explore what makes her […]
Continue readingThe youngest registered swimmer at the State King of the Bays event on Saturday was Florentine Bus from Auckland who has only just turned six. She took part in the State Oceankids 200m swim.
Continue readingWinter is a very important time for making improvements to your swimming performance. A great way to keep motivated is to find a few training partners and work on your form this off-season.
Continue readingAustralians Ky Hurst and Melissa Gorman have secured the biggest ever cash prize in New Zealand swimming history, after winning the State King of the Bays ocean swim race on Auckland’s North Shore on Saturday.
Continue readingHi, August 2008, at age 59, I was prescribed pills for cholesterol and was diagnosed as a pre-diabetic.
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