In part two of our Open Water Swimming show, we talk to swimmer-turned-triathlete Anna Cleaver. Anna set many swim records in her native New Zealand, and now lives and trains in Chattanooga, TN.  She holds the Ironman swim time record, set in 2014 and is first out the water in many of the races in which she competes. She helps others increase their swim potential at her website SwimWithAnna.com.

In this episode, we talk with Anna about:

Her swimming backgroundHow she got into, out of, and back into triathlonHer record swim performance at Ironman Chattanooga 2014Anna also answers questions from listeners, including:

The most common mistake beginners makeThe most common technique problem for experienced swimmersThe role of the kick in triathlon swimmingMaximizing drafting potentialDealing with adverse water conditions (current, chop, shore break)Efficiency in training--attaining maximum results in minimal time...and the age-old debate: are flip turns worth it?

Also in the show:

Ironman Texas 2016 epic weather! Congratulations to Rocky Top Multisport Club member Charles Payne for his 11:30:45 finishUS Olympic Triathlon teams selection almost finalized. Katie Zaferes remains on the bubble.RTMC Open Water Swim Schedule Updates