What to do if you mess up your sighting race-day
Struggle to sight race-day? We show you the basic steps necessary if you start to go off-piste
open water swimming
open water swimming
Swimskins: What are they and how much difference do they make?
Thinking about buying a swimskin for those non-wetsuit triathlons? Matt Baird explains how they work and weighs up the pros and cons
Swim sighting: What are the most common mistakes people make?
John Wood explains the most common open-water swim-sighting mistakes triathletes make and how to put them right
Dave Scott’s key Ironman open-water swim session
Want to get the edge on Ironman race day? Here’s how to train smart in open water, says the six-time champion Dave Scott
6 species of jellyfish to look out for when swimming in the sea
Worried about encountering jellyfish when swimming and getting stung? Here’s a guide from Richard Harrington of the Marine Conservation Society to 6 of the most common
How to swim in open water for the first time and prepare for race day
Swimming in open water, never mind racing and coping with a pack, can be daunting. Six time Ironman world champion Dave Scott explains how to get used to the conditions, and not let the nerves get the better of you
Why does my calf cramp towards the end of an open water swim?
Andy Blow has some advice for a triathlete who regularly gets calf cramping towards the end of an open-water swim, but never in the pool.
Open water fears: overcome lake swim panic attacks
Hate murky water – or deep, clear water – and the thought of beasties that may lurk therein? Read on…
Open-water swim technique: 11 common mistakes triathletes make
Triathlon swimming coach Annie Hollest explains 11 common mistakes triathletes make in the open-water swim and advice on how to correct them
Endurance swimming star Adam Walker’s ‘Man VS Ocean’ book released
With his epic book ‘Man VS Ocean’ set to be released in the new year, 220 caught up with Adam Walker to talk swim strokes, sharks and the new Zoggs Predator range…
British brothers first to swim length of Cumbria’s River Eden
‘Wild Swimming Brothers’ survive ear infections and cold Cumbrian water to cover all 145km from source to sea
