Open water season is here — are you ready?

In this episode of the Total Tri Coaching Podcast, we break down how triathletes can prepare properly for the open water swim season and race with more confidence this year.

We cover how to use pool sessions to get race-ready, wetsuit practice, sighting drills, race start tactics, and the key skills every athlete should develop before their first triathlon of the season.

We also discuss why many athletes waste open water sessions by simply swimming around, and how adding structure to your lake sessions can help you become faster, calmer, and more efficient on race day.

Whether you're racing Sprint, Olympic, 70.3 or Ironman, this episode will help you feel ready for the season ahead.

Topics include:

• Pool prep for open water racing
• Wetsuit confidence and comfort
• Sighting and navigation skills
• Race starts and swim tactics
• Structured open water training sessions
• Common mistakes triathletes make
• How to improve confidence in the water

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