Open water swimming

Who says you can't sightsee from the water? These open water swim races are a great way to immerse yourself in the views on your next race-cation.

Knowing how to sight while open-water swimming will help you stay on course. Here's how to practice sighting before race day.

A 3-week plan for returning to swimming after a few weeks (or months, or years) out of the water.

We dive into all aspects of open-water swimming, including the key skills you need, how to overcome anxiety, and how to find the right wetsuit for you.

The race is on... but the water is freezing. A complete guide to coping, and maybe even thriving, in a cold-water triathlon.

Not every body of water is the same.

FORM finally hits the open water with a heads-up display swim goggle that connects via a compatible smartwatch to give important stats like pace, distance, and more.

If your pool access has been difficult or you’re looking to get more real-world experience in the open-water, our guide will tell you everything you need to know when making the switch.

Ready to become a better swimmer? Struggling to get back to swimming after pool closures? Don't miss this advice from triathlon swim coach Gerry Rodrigues.

What to know before jumping in. 

Fun open-water swim groups around the country. Jump in, with friends.

Open water swimming fear is one a common barrier for many triathletes.

It’s not uncommon to need a little “time-out” break during the first leg of a triathlon.

Stoke your stroke with a trip to Insta-worthy destinations with A+ coaches. Swimprovement has never been so luxurious.

Whether it is a panic attack, fear of the “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” or simply an aversion to murky water, you are not alone.

American Alicia Kaye shares open-water swim tips that every triathlete can use.

Advice on how to brave six of the most common swim-anxiety inducers.

Adjust your technique to accommodate the various conditions you’ll face outside of the pool.

Pack swimming is a relatively infrequent experience for most athletes, and it’s difficult to replicate in a pool.

Advice on what to do in a few swimming scenarios that can throw triathletes off track.

Ah, the comfort of a lap pool: calm water, walls to push off, lane lines to keep you swimming straight. Is it enough to prepare for a race?

Get familiar with the open water before your first race of the season with this session.

Inspiring everyone around the world, including open-water swimming enthusiasts and triathletes, Diana Nyad completed her longtime goal.

Triathlon rookie Jason Devaney writes about a common struggle among new triathletes: open-water swim anxiety.

Competing in a triathlon with an open-water swim? Don't miss these tips from super swimmer John Flanagan.

Chris Lieto gives tips on navigating a mass-start swim and provides a specific workout for you to try before your next big race.

When prepping for their first race, should new triathletes focus more on technique or open-water skills?

Exiting open water is an often overlooked part of the transition from swim to bike.

Two-time Abu Dhabi Triathlon champion Julie Dibens and Ironman winner James Cunnama share five rules of a successful open-water swim.

Tps on how to minimize the effects of the cold water in your next open-water swim.

Choppy water. Flailing arms And legs. Sharks. Limited visibility. Frigid temperatures. Shuddering yet?

A four-part prescription, based on Total Immersion techniques, to experience a safer, happier swim in your first (or next) race.

With the sports of triathlon and open-water swimming growing every year, the need to make sure the proper safety standards are in place is at an all-time high.

U.S. open-water swimmer Fran Crippen had concerns about the lack of coaching assistance and financial support U.S. athletes were receiving, and he made his concerns known in an e-mail to the Head of USA Swimming.

There is now speculation as to whether or not the race organization properly monitored the swimmers during the event.