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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
ORCA PRO TRIATHLETE, ANDREW STARYKOWICZ, TALKS WITH US ABOUT HIS DECISION TO RACE IN SWIMRUN NC
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.
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Advanced
September 24, 2021
SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE IN THE OCEAN – NAVIGATING TO FASTER AND SHORTER SWIMS
Sighting is only the beginning. The key to faster, more efficient, and potentially shorter open water swims is learning to look beyond the buoys to better navigate the dynamic conditions that any open water venue can present.
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Training Programs
September 23, 2021
SWIMMING INJURIES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
How familiar is this? You do not experience any problems, so you do not see the need for prevention in the sense of strength, stretching, coordination and technique exercises. Instead, the limited time you have is invested in swimming, running or cycling
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Orca
September 16, 2021
DO ATHLETES EVER REALLY RETIRE?
When people ask if I will ever do Ironman again, my answer is always the same. If you were an accountant and you retired from accounting, would you keep doing accounting in your spare time?
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Orca
September 14, 2021
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE SWIMMING IN OPEN WATER
Going to the ocean or lakes in search of that unique sense of freedom in the water is a delight and an adventure for any open water swimmer, but it bears remembering that this must be done in a sustainable and conscious way, with total respect for the env
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Orca
September 10, 2021
WILD YOGA AND THE SEA. DECOMPRESSING AND CONNECTING WITH NATURE, ONESELF AND EACH OTHER
I have the privilege of teaching a yoga program with Open Minds Active, leading outdoor sessions to build confidence and connection for young adults with learning difficulties.