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Open water swimming [electronic resource] : a complete guide for swimmers and triathletes / Emma Davis.

by Davis, Emma, 1986-

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New York : Crowood, 2013.

Long distance swimming.

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9781847976109 (electronic bk.)

1847976107 (electronic bk.)

1 online resource (178 pages)

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction to Open Water Swimming; 2 Equipment and Getting Started; 3 Open Water Acclimatization; 4 Situations to Avoid; 5 Sighting; 6 Competitive Open Water Swimming; 7 Swim Drafting; 8 Starts, Exits and Turning around Buoys; 9 Nutrition; 10 Basic Training Programmes; 11 Possible Injuries and their Management; 12 Frequently Asked Questions; 13 The Final Word; Glossary; Further Information; Index.

Open Water Swimming: A Complete Guide for Swimmers and Triathletes is aimed at all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals. It covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; a thorough introduction to getting started; a full discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; the safety and legal aspects of choosing a suitable location for swimming; acclimatization for both the beginner and the experienced swimmer. The author then goes on to explain in detail all technical aspects of open water swimming; sighting.

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