About Our Swimming
Swimming is the first leg of a triathlon. If you can’t make it through the swim, you might as well not sign up for the race. At Amateur Endurance, we want to help you through that crucial step. That why we provide you with advice on triathlon swim training, workouts, equipment and proper nutrition from those who have been there and one that. Whether you are looking for your first racing wet suit, building your fitness to make it through your first race or trying to shave minutes off of your best time, we provide you with the information you need to make it happen.
Swimming Articles
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Tips for Swimming With Paddles
Summer swim training on a competitive club team in the Midwest meant a few things. First, swim practices moved from a dank, stifling indoor pool to the outdoors with fresh air and... read more
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Introduction to Pool Etiquette
As the weather begins to cool, so do the lakes, rivers, and oceans. If you will be heading inside for your winter swim training, chances of the pool being more crowded are... read more
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Tips for Transitioning from the Pool to Open Water
You may have mastered swimming countless laps, maybe even a mile or more, in a 25 yard pool, looking at the black line at the bottom of the pool, and thinking about... read more
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Beginner Long Swim Workout
Beginner Swim Workouts: Distance This workout is designed for beginners but is not beginner-specific. It can be used by swimmers of all levels. If you prefer, you may download this workout and... read more
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Beginner Swim Intervals
Beginner Swim Workouts: Beginner Swim Intervals This workout is designed for beginners but is not beginner-specific. It can be used by swimmers of all levels. If you prefer, you may download this workout... read more
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Mid-Distance Swim Workout
Beginner Swim Workouts: Mid-Distance Swim This workout is designed for beginners but is not beginner-specific. It can be used by swimmers of all levels. If you prefer, you may download this workout and... read more
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Interval Swim Workout 3
Beginner Swim Workouts: Short & Mid-Distance Intervals This workout is designed for beginners but is not beginner-specific. It can be used by swimmers of all levels. If you prefer, you may download this... read more
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Interval Swim Workout 2
Beginner Swim Workouts: Short Intervals & Mid Distance Swim This workout is designed for beginners but is not beginner-specific. It can be used by swimmers of all levels. If you prefer, you... read more
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Interval Swim Workout
Beginner Swim Workouts: Short Intervals This workout is designed for beginners but is not beginner-specific. It can be used by swimmers of all levels. If you prefer, you may download this workout and... read more
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Open Water Interval Training
For faster, interval swim workouts, I tend to favor pools. I know I’m looking at a 25-yard or 50-meter option, and I can plan a workout accordingly. A pool offers a convenient,... read more
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How To: Selecting a Swimsuit for Women
Swimwear for women has come a long way. Flashback a few decades and your only option would be a basic black, hip-hugging swimsuit complete with white bathing cap and infamous chin... read more
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3 Chafing Solutions for Endurance Athletes
Whether you are new to endurance sports or not, there is a good chance you have experienced chafing at some point during your training/racing. If you have experience chafing you know it... read more
