swim further and faster in open water (£39.95)
Take a 2-hour deep dive into the principles behind swimming further and faster in open water.
Our 4-part video course covers everything from improving your front crawl swimming technique to adapting it to open water, and the skills you need to thrive in racing or long-distance swimming environments.
Each video is between 30 and 40 minutes and covers the following
Part 1
- Developing a swimming faster mindset
- Key requirements for swimming further and faster
- How to improve your swimming technique
Part 2
- Sighting and navigation
- Coping with different conditions
- Should you wear a wetsuit? If so, how to make the most of it
part 3
- Pacing and pace control
- Drafting
- Swimming with other people
- Coping with mass starts
part 4
- Acclimatisation (& why you need to, even if using a wetsuit)
- How to create your personal training plan
worth knowing
The course is aimed at beginner to intermediate outdoor swimmers looking to boost their speed and endurance for open water events and challenges. It’s also suitable for triathletes.
quick results
Each part contains “homework”, additional reading and recommended viewing, and suggestions for you to take immediately into your swimming.
bonus material
Get our 5-part series on how to refresh and rebuild your front crawl.
long-term benefits
We dive into fundamental principles, leaving you with the knowledge of how to continue your swimming journey.
About Simon Griffiths (Course creator & narrator)
Simon is the founder and publisher of Outdoor Swimmer magazine and the creator of Renaissance Swimmer. He has more than 15 years of experience thinking and writing about swimming, as well as taking on a wide range of swimming events and challenges. He frequently troubles the podium at races and has been an age-group national champion in the pool and open water. He was part of the team that created STA’s Open Water Coaching Qualification.
what other people thought of the course
“Swim Further and Faster in Open Water” is a comprehensive course beneficial not only for those who are new to open water swimming but also for those experienced open water swimmers who want to up their game to the next level. This course is highly recommended for all levels!” Gary
“Great course, technically strong, with lots of real-life examples providing top tips and encouragement. Very inspiring.” Tracey
“This is a superbly accessible and informative course for anyone who wants to develop their swimming technique, do their first wild swimming event or, for those already experienced, learn how to improve. Simon has a wealth of expertise – I finished the course feeling super-motivated and prepared to push myself further! Thank you!” Gill