Creative Open Water Training Tip #1 - Timed Feedings

Ryan WoodruffHead Coach, Parkland Aquatic ClubRyan.d.woodruff@gmail.comLCM or SCYOpen Water races impose unique demands on an athlete physically, mentally, and strategically. Many swimmers do not have readily accessible open water to practice for these unique conditions. Here is a technique you can practice in your pool to help prepare your swimmers.Swims of longer than 5k often necessitate

Pool Open Water Workout

Ryan Woodruffryan.d.woodruff@gmail.comToday our Open Water Nationals group did a version of the following set in the pool (SCY) in preparation for the 5k in 1.5 weeks. The aims of the set are to 1) Acclimate the swimmers to tight pack swimming with frequent limb collisions, 2) practice drafting at high speeds, 3) rehearse front end and back end speed that are needed to compete in elite OW races,