Open water swim training

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Open water swim training

Time: September 3, 2017 from 8:15am to 9:30am
Location: Shepperton Lake
Street: Ferry Lane
City/Town: Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 9LH
Website or Map: http://www.sheppertonopenwate…
Event Type: training
Organized By: Deborah Lloyd
Latest Activity: Sep 3, 2017

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Event Description

Date: 3 September 2017
Venue: Shepperton Swimming lake
Time: 8.15am
Session limit: 14 people
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: £20 - please pay Deborah on arrival

What you will need:

  • Wetsuit (optional as long as the water is warm enough)
  • Windrush Swim hat for identification in the water (get one here here)
  • Goggles
  • Warm clothing post swim
  • Money for tea and cakes (optional)

How to get there:

  • Shepperton is accessible via car, bike or train
  • Comment below to organise a group ride together (Coach Deborah cannot lead this as she will be bringing over all the equipment for the session!)

What the session will cover

Drafting:

  • Principles and practice drafting off one or groups of swimmers
  • What not to do
  • How to receive maximum benefit

Navigation:

  • How to swim in a straight line with no lane ropes and no water visibility
  • Spotting the buoys and sighting off 2 objects
  • Breathing and sighting, the options
  • How to not letting sighting slow you down or interfere with stroke rhythm
  • Points to watch if following the pack

Entry and exit:

  • Race start's from the beach and deep water
  • What to expect in the first 200m
  • How to exit the water
  • Wetsuit removal practice

Turns:

  • How to efficiently turn around buoys

Race tips:

  • Effective putting on of wetsuit
  • Acclimatisation in water
  • What not to eat
  • Managing nerves
  • Water safety
  • Races in the sea and rivers

 

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Comment by Colin M on September 1, 2017 at 11:41

For anyone wishing to cycle down on Sunday I'll be leaving Herne Hill at about 6:20am and it should take somewhere between 1hr30/45mins depending how motivated we are!

Will take the following route which passes through Richmond Park, past Hampton Court and some stints along the Thames - So you can farm off the navigation responsibilities to me if that's an issue!

https://www.strava.com/activities/1131434206

Comment by Paul Warren on September 1, 2017 at 11:03

Hi Sam, Sorry I cant commit 100% as I am out for Dinner on Saturday Night!!  

Comment by Urszula Donigiewicz on August 31, 2017 at 22:10

So I think I might take the train at 727am (the first one) from Wimbledon to Walton on Thames. See ye all there.

Comment by Sam Blackburn on August 31, 2017 at 9:20
Hi. It would be helpful to know if the "might attends" are going to attend so we know numbers for coaches. Thanks, Sam.
Comment by Sam Blackburn on August 29, 2017 at 20:42
Hey guys. I think I'm going to cycle down on Sunday if anyone wants to join. Not sure what the trains are like or could drive but I can only fit 3other passengers if I do that. See you Sunday. Sam
Comment by Nick Flower on August 25, 2017 at 14:10

Sounds like a great opportunity, shame I'm away that weekend.

Great training practice for anyone planning to do Sussex!

Comment by Rebecca Goodwin on August 24, 2017 at 10:48

Yes!

Comment by Lloyd Collier on August 24, 2017 at 7:08
Is this definitely on the Sunday ?
Comment by Shelley Silas on August 15, 2017 at 21:36

Sadly I'll be away...any chance of another one?

Comment by Colin M on August 6, 2017 at 22:39
I'll probably cycle down there is any one fancies joining?

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