Learn the mindset and skills you need to thrive in open water
This four-part video series is designed to help you optimise your front crawl performance in open water. It covers technique, adaptations for open water, pacing, racing skills and how to create your own training plan.
Each part is between 30 and 40 minutes long. We recommend you leave a few days between watching each section to give yourself a chance to put the ideas into practice.
The course is included for free with Renaissance Swimmer Club membership.
If you’re not yet a member and just want the course, please head over to our Outdoor Swimmer Courses site.
Remember to scroll to the bottom for additional reading material and homework!
Part 1
- Developing a swimming faster mindset
- Key requirements for swimming further and faster
- How to improve your swimming technique
Part 2
- Sighting and navigation
- Coping with different conditions
- Should you wear a wetsuit? If so, how to make the most of it
Part 3
- Pacing and pace control
- Drafting
- Swimming with other people
- Coping with mass starts
Part 4
- Acclimatisation (& why you need to, even if using a wetsuit)
- How to create your personal training plan
Any questions, please email simon@outdoorswimer.com or simon@renaissanceswimmer.com