Training for your first triathlon and wondering whether you should spend more time in the pool or open water?

While pool training is essential for building technique, fitness, and confidence, race day happens in open water. We break down how to balance both environments, reduce race-day anxiety, and prepare for the unique challenges of swimming in lakes, oceans, and rivers.

In this episode, we cover:

• Pool vs open water training for first-time triathletes
• Why specificity matters for triathlon performance
• Navigating sighting, currents, waves, and race-day chaos
• How open water reduces uncertainty and builds confidence
• A graded exposure approach to triathlon swim training
• Essential safety considerations for open water swimming

If you're preparing for your first triathlon, this episode will help you train smarter, build confidence, and show up ready for race day conditions.

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