Today we’ll try to answer a series of questions that often go through the minds of open-water athletes.
QUESTION #1
One of the most common questions, especially during the summer months, is about the possibility of preparing for a race without being able to constantly workout in these conditions. Is it possible to prepare for an open-water in the pool? If so, how?
The answer is quite simple. Yes, it’s also possible to prepare for an open-water competition in a pool.
- On an athlete’s point of view, it’s possible to insert a series of longer workouts which will help you stimulate your metabolic aerobic system.
- Out of a technical point of view you can insert technical training which will help you in open water. For example, by inserting a series of “tarzan drills” or avoiding to push off from the side of the pool when turning in order to simulate the “start&stop” in the first stage of the competitions and around the buoys.
- Out of a tactical point of view you can train by changing the rhythm of your swim, like efficiently taking advantage of the slipstream, and where possible, train on simulating a competition with obstacle buoys placed in the pool.
QUESTION #2
Another question regarding open-water usually is about the technique of…
