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Orca
November 2, 2021
EIGHT IMPORTANT ANIMALS OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation is an Australian non-profit organization established in 1999 after the first massive coral bleaching event in 1998.
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Orca
November 2, 2021
USING OPEN WATER AS A TOOL TO HEAL SOME OF SOCIETY’S MOST MARGINALISED GROUPS
For many the ocean is a place of healing but for some it is place that evokes trauma. Open Minds Active is a Bristol based social impact organisation whose aim is to promote positive mental health and wellbeing
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Advanced
October 29, 2021
CHAPTER THREE: BEING BOTH MOM AND ATHLETE; RETURNING TO TRIATHLON AS A NEW MOM
Orca pro triathlete, US Olympic athlete, and new mom, Sarah Groff shares her journey and training tips for managing life as new mom and triathlete!
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Entry-level
October 26, 2021
THE BEST EQUIPMENT FOR COLD WATER SWIMMING
Your desire for exploration and new adventures in the ocean lasts all year, so the drop in temperature should not stop you from enjoying just as much open water swimming during the winter months.
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Advanced
October 22, 2021
SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE IN THE OCEAN – THE MIND OF AN OCEAN HERO
The most valuable tool to bring into every open water session is a Calm Mind.
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Beginner Triathletes
October 20, 2021
GIVE YOUR OPEN-WATER SWIM A BETTER START: UNIQUE TIPS FROM COACH MARTY
There’s nothing better than the feeling of being at peace during an open-water swim. You have your rhythm, you’re in the zone, and there’s nowhere you’d rather be.
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Orca
October 5, 2021
OPEN WATER NUTRITION: HOW TO PREPARE
Open water swimming is exciting and can be quite an adventure, but we know that it also has its risks. It's important to prepare, and to begin doing so well in advance.
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Orca
October 1, 2021
“YOU HAVE TO BE VERY DISCIPLINED AND SACRIFICE A LOT TO BECOME AN ELITE ATHLETE”
Triathlon is a very demanding sport and taking on all three disciplines requires a lot of physical preparation. Add competing with a disability to this and it is an even greater athletic and personal challenge.
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Orca
September 28, 2021
CHAPTER ONE: ORCA PRO TRIATHLETE, ANDREW STARYKOWICZ, TALKS WITH US ABOUT HIS DECISION TO RACE IN SW
Starykowicz tells us about his experience in preparing for and participating in the famous SwimRun NC, which will be held next November in North Carolina, USA.