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Weekly Blog by Swim Smooth

How to Train Effectively in Open Water

Tips and session ideas to practice this summer season!

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Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth
Jul 31, 2025
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Hey Swimmers,

Training in the open water can feel liberating—no black line, no chlorine, no crowded lanes. But as I learned the hard way in 1998 while preparing for the British Junior Triathlon Championships, there’s a catch: if you’re not careful, open water swimming can make you slower.

I spent an entire month swimming in the sea, thinking that race-spe…

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