Open Water Training | Mediterra Swim & Run

Anxiety OW Swimming In A New Spot

by Coach Mat | 7 Jul, 2010

I swam 59 minutes, at 9:15am, at a new spot on the sea out past Lara- from a point sticking out into the sea back along the shallow bay it protected somewhat from the waves. From the point I swam to the pier, then to the dry-waterfall cliff and back. It was sunny,...

Tempo Training in Open Water

by Coach Mat | 5 Jul, 2010

I swam 49 minutes @ 8:30 at Konyalti, from the stream towards the east. Sunny, hot, the water got choppy with small swells. Water visibility was better but still limited to about 4 or 5 meters. WORKOUT I did a Tempo Trainer set. 8X 250 strokes, starting at 1.30 then...

Open Water Anxiety, Dealing With Currents

by Coach Mat | 2 Jul, 2010

I swam 3800+ meters today @ 8:00. At Konyalti Beach, from cliffs towards the west. The sea was 27 degrees C. Sunny, hot, water surface was smooth, but water visibility was only like 2m- the sea bed was stirred up by a strong western sweeping current and the previously...

A Smooth Stroke When You Need It Most

by Coach Mat | 10 Jun, 2010

SWIM Distance sea swim, approx. 4100 meters, starting at 8:20am. Water almost 25 degrees C. Sunny. Minimal swells, no wind, surface smooth, water clear. Time 36:51 to half way rock, 34:19 back. No stops there or back. Rested about 5 minutes at the rock to enjoy the...

Back To My Ancient Mediterranean Swimming Pool

by Coach Mat | 6 Jun, 2010

SWIM Distance sea swim, approx. 4100 meters. Started at 8:45am. Water 24 degrees C. Sea had moderate swells, offshore wind, then increasing wind and chop. Weather was warm, sunny. Time 38 min to half way rock, 32 minutes back. A couple stops to enjoy the view on first...