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    MASTER the middle

    Jun 11, 2020 6 minutes
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    Consider your goggle choice at least a month before the race. That will allow you to find similar swim conditions and test the light (with your lens choice), their visibility, and to discover any potential leakage points in open water. SC

    Get as much open-water swim practice, training and experience in as you can. If you’re not normally a fan of swim training, enjoy the location if nothing else. It’s supposed to be fun after all! CA

    If you can swim a few laps without too much difficulty, try to find some time to do a few sessions with people who will challenge you. You’ll enjoy it more and improve in the process. SL

    Do the swim straight challenge. Take your goggles off, close your eyes tights and swim hard for 20-30 strokes in either open water or a quiet pool. Open your eyes and see how straight you’ve swum. FL

    in open water. It can be faster to use the same arm twice than maintain a normal stroke. Leave your

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