For tips on everything from structuring an open water workout, to safety management for open water, to how to build a feed stick, check out the information on this page for all open water essentials.
Education Resources
https://www.usaswimming.org/swimmers-parents/swimmers/open-water/open-water-swim-essentials
https://websitedevsa.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/open-water-resources/open-water-tips-and-tricks.pdf
https://websitedevsa.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/open-water-resources/safety-management-for-open-water-workouts-final.pdf
Open Water Webinars
The USA Swimming Open Water National Team staff has recorded these webinars to help you be the best open water swimmer you can be. Check out these resources that provide tips and lessons on nutrition, performance and more!
HIGH PERFORMANCE:
The USA Swimming National Team staff breaks down techniques from some of the nation's best open water swimmers.
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NUTRITION:
Alicia Glass, Senior Sports Dietitian at the USOPC, discusses fueling for open water athletes
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SPORT PSYCH:
Emily Klueh, Clinical Athletic Counselor and Program Coordinator for Athletes Connected at the University of Michigan, shares insight about mental toughness in open water.
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