Yesterday, I was chatting with an athlete who’s getting ready for her first 70.3 triathlon.
She just did her first open water swim, and it did not go well.
Here’s what she said:
“I truly didn’t think I would have an issue with open water… I almost had a panic attack, because of this, which I’m so frustrated with!”
This is very common. I told her she’s not alone in her fear and frustration.
The triathlon swim (swimming in open water, specifically) is the number one concern among most triathletes.
I get messages like this all the time—questions about technique, breathing, open water nerves, and how to actually improve.
Instead of answering them one by one, I finally put everything into one place.
And it’s completely free- designed to help you feel more confident the next time you get in the water.
Check it out!