In this 5 stage course you will learn everything you need to know to swim in open water confidently and successfully. 

 

Starting with a swim video analysis and technique correction in an the endless pool in Chertsey, where you'll learn visually what stroke corrections and technique drills you need to do to swim more efficiently and with more speed. 

 

You'll then progress with 2 pool based open water skills sessions in Guildford lido covering:

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• Sighting and navigation techniques 

• Wetsuit fitting and transition practice for t1

• Practicing buoy turnarounds 

• See how straight you can swim with your eyes shut

• Practice your swim drills and stroke correction from the endless pool 

• Deep water starts

• Pacing awareness and control

• A swim fitness test to determine your best swim pacing

• Correct starting method for the rest open water mass start races

 

Then for the final 2 swim lessons we'll move to Hayling Island beach near Portsmouth:

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• Advanced open water skills and drills

• Race pace training 

• Drafting techniques off feet and hips

• Acclimatisation to open water swimming 

• Improving and putting into practice your open water drills from the pool

• Swimming in close proximity 

• Mass start techniques in open water 

 

Finishing this course will give you the skills and the confidence to have a strong open water swim, take away any fears you may have and help you to achieve your training and racing potential.

 

WHAT TO BRING

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Wetsuit swimming is recommended.

 

Please bring your own water bottle, swim cap and goggles.

 

Recommended swim kit list to bring along too:

 

Paddles, goggles, wetsuit.

 

If you need any of the above swim kit before starting your session you can order via Race Zone 3 online.

 

We have arranged a 15% discount for you to use with all Race Zone 3 products below: Speedyswim20

 

http://racezone3.com/product-category/swim/

 

Booking is for 5 lessons in advance at £350 including your swim entry to the Guildford lido and Thorpe open water swim lake

including a £10 nowca membership. 

 

Please see terms and conditions for more information.

 

Contact Nick de Meyer for more information on 07958 635142 or email speedyswimming@gmail.com

 

Testimonials for Speedy Swim sessions:

 

"Nick ran the swim sessions for David Lloyd Triathlon club for 6 months and in that time he consistently applied his training methods and approach to swim training that enabled me and all of the other members of the tri club to reduce our 400m time trial times. More than that his sense of humour made these sessions enjoyable and the hour in the water fly by!

I can highly recommend him as a trainer/coach, you won’t be disappointed. “John Leysen

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"Nick's training methods and approach to swim training enabled me and all of the other members of our triathlon club to reduce our 400m time trial times." Richard Wild