Your Robben Island Swim Guide: How to Prepare and What to Expect
You've done the training, you've signed up for the event, and the conditions are (hopefully) playing game. To help you prepare the final details, we've put together a Robben Island…
You've done the training, you've signed up for the event, and the conditions are (hopefully) playing game. To help you prepare the final details, we've put together a Robben Island…
When training for a long distance event, emphasis is often placed on physical preparation - getting the body as fit and strong as possible. While it is essential to build…
If you'd like to have your open water swim officially recognised, find out about the open water swimming rules and regulations from your local association. In South Africa, all long…
Swimmer’s Shoulder is an umbrella term used to describe several injuries relating to shoulder pain experienced by swimmers. This musculoskeletal condition has a gradual onset due to the repetitive nature…
During cold water swimming, limits are constantly being challenged, but it is always important to put safety first. Being aware of the symptoms of hypothermia in cold water will help you…
If you’re a seasoned swimmer, you’ve likely experienced frustrations with your swimming gear, such as goggles fogging up, water blocking your ears and chafing in unexpected places. Malfunctioning equipment can…
Taking part in open water swimming events can be quite daunting, especially if it's your first one. There are many factors to consider - What will the water temperature be? How…
Have you often found that you're constantly tired while training for an event, or not seeing the desired results? The problem may be with your training structure, otherwise known as…
When starting any new activity, your muscles and joints are worked in ways that they aren’t necessarily accustomed to. Swimming is a sport that involves repetitive movements, and over time…
Once you get comfortable swimming in open water, you can start focusing on technique. By practising your swimming technique, you learn to move more efficiently through the water. Correcting your technique will also…