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  • Triathletes lining up for a crowded open water swim start
    Training & Mindset

    Triathlon Swim Start Position Guide: Where to Line Up When the Water Gets Crowded

    Posted onJuly 26, 2026July 23, 2026

    Learn where to line up at a triathlon swim start based on confidence, sighting, pace, goggles, course layout and crowd comfort.

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  • Saltwater open water swimmer wearing goggles, photo by Thales Araujo on Pexels
    Training & Mindset

    Dryland Training for Open Water Swimmers: Strength, Mobility & Core Guide

    Posted onMay 31, 2026June 23, 2026

    Training & Mindset Dryland Training for Open Water Swimmers: Strength, Mobility & Core Guide Open water swimming is not only about time in…

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  • Elite swimmer diving off a starting block for a blistering 50 freestyle sprint race
    Training & Mindset

    The 50 Freestyle Blueprint: 5 Hacks for a Blistering Sprint (2026)

    Posted onApril 28, 2026April 24, 2026

    Want to drop seconds off your 50 free? Discover the ultimate 50 freestyle sprint blueprint. Learn why elite sprinters don’t breathe and how to master stroke rate.

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  • Triathlete performing high-intensity open water swim workouts in a choppy lake
    Training & Mindset

    5 Elite Open Water Swim Workouts & Performance Hacks (2026)

    Posted onApril 26, 2026April 24, 2026

    Boost your triathlon speed with these 5 elite open water swim workouts and performance hacks. Plus, join our free 7-Day Swim Faster email masterclass.

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  • A triathlete putting on a pair of clear prescription swim goggles with focus on the optical lenses
    Gear Reviews | Training & Mindset

    5 Best Prescription Swim Goggles for Open Water in 2026

    Posted onApril 24, 2026June 23, 2026

    Swimming blind? Discover the 5 best prescription swim goggles of 2026. We review optical lenses for myopia, astigmatism, and custom prescriptions for open water.

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  • Triathlete eating an energy gel and drinking electrolytes on the beach before an open water swim
    FAQs & Guides | Training & Mindset

    The Ultimate Nutrition Guide for Open Water Swimmers (2026)

    Posted onApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

    Stop hitting the wall. Discover the ultimate 2026 open water swimming nutrition guide. Learn what to eat before, during, and after a triathlon to prevent cramps.

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  • Swimmer analyzing their open water pacing metrics on a smartphone swim app
    Training & Mindset

    5 Best Swim Apps & Tech for Open Water Tracking in 2026

    Posted onApril 13, 2026June 11, 2026

    Want to swim faster? Discover the top 5 swim apps to track progress and boost performance in 2026. Learn how to measure stroke rate, SWOLF, and pacing in the open water.

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  • Elite open water swimmer practicing visualization techniques before a race
    Training & Mindset

    Mental Training for Open Water Swimmers: Visualization & Goal Setting (2026 Guide)

    Posted onApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026

    You can spend hundreds of hours rigorously perfecting your high-elbow freestyle pull. You can spend thousands of dollars on the most aerodynamically advanced…

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  • Triathlete executing a perfect high-elbow freestyle pull in the open ocean
    Training & Mindset

    How to Master the Freestyle Pull & Stroke Rate in Open Water (2026)

    Posted onApril 6, 2026April 13, 2026

    There is a profound difference between swimming gracefully in a heavily chlorinated, temperature-controlled indoor pool and surviving a chaotic, grueling 2.4-mile open-water triathlon…

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  • Part 1: The Mechanics of the Open Water Freestyle Pull
  • Part 2: How to Master Stroke Rate for Faster Swimming
  • Part 3: The Breathing Mechanics Dilemma
  • Part 4: Dryland Training for Freestyle Power
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • The Final Verdict: Forging an Unstoppable Engine
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