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Questions about training, nutrition, cold water acclimatization, or other beginner topics? Ask them here - but please search the archives first!
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USRPT for marathon swim training?
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ColmBreathnach
February 2019
What is marathon swimming?
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Most recent by
Solo
February 2019
Why is the non-wetsuit category called "bioprene category"?
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Most recent by
Bridget
February 2019
Swimming is not recommended in cold water survival situation as it increases heat loss. Why is that?
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Most recent by
Bridget
February 2019
What about swim secure floaties?
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Most recent by
miklcct
February 2019
USMS Postal Swim - Suit Question
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Most recent by
abbygirlrose
February 2019
Neck and back pain in open water
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Most recent by
curly
January 2019
So I think I'm going to try the Channel in 2021...
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Most recent by
miklcct
January 2019
Question directed to the cold water swimmers
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Most recent by
Bridget
December 2018
Support crew tips/advice/recommendations
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Most recent by
SwimUpStream
October 2018
Swim the Suck - Seeking Advice - Long Training Swims
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Most recent by
MoCo
September 2018
how to taper well before a race
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Most recent by
Camille
August 2018
Nutrition for Chesapeake Bay Swim
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Most recent by
Franco
June 2018
Training for Robben Island, South Africa - 7.4km
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Most recent by
glenn
April 2018
Stroke frequency decrement
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Most recent by
IronMike
April 2018
Pool Swim for Distance Rules
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Most recent by
Kate_Alexander
March 2018
Feeding without support team
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Most recent by
KatieBun
February 2018
Ear Plugs
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Most recent by
Franco
February 2018
Pool Open Water Swimming
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Most recent by
IronMike
December 2017
Goggles and Shoulders Start To Hurt
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Most recent by
KatieBun
December 2017
What is the next level and how do I get there?
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Most recent by
IronMike
October 2017
Lessons Learned
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Most recent by
dpm50
September 2017
Kidney stones and marathon swimming
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Started by
dpm50
August 2017
Tips for swimming river crossing.
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Most recent by
Spacemanspiff
August 2017
Swimming against currents and fluid consumption
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Most recent by
dpm50
August 2017
Training volume and tide assistance
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Most recent by
EOD
August 2017
Training for a multi stage event
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Most recent by
FlowSwimmers
July 2017
Kayaker giving food
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Most recent by
Justin
June 2017
Channel Grease
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Most recent by
swimmer25k
June 2017
Quick goggle question
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Most recent by
Jaimie
June 2017
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