Open water swimming

How much benefit could you get from an intensive week of swimming and relaxing in a far-flung destination?

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

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

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.

Race season has arrived. We take a look at some key open-water drills to help improve your swim.

Your race has an 800-meter swim, so you swam 800 meters in the pool. Does that mean you're ready to do your triathlon? Coach Julie Dunkle explains why there's (way) more to it than that.

Race day shouldn't be your first time swimming in open water! As the weather warms, use this guide to transfer your pool skills to open-water swimming practice without missing a beat.

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.

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.

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.

You’re not a single-sport pool swimmer, so why would you train like one?

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.

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.