[H2Open Newsletter] - Five steps to an ultra-efficient pull

Published: Wed, 02/17/16

   
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It's that time of year when we are all starting to plan and train for the summer's swimming. If you need help on how to train for your goals, or you are having trouble with injury niggles or need some advice on nutrition, technique or any other aspect of your swimming, email us and we will put your queries to our team of experts.
This week's training article from Total Immersion head coach Terry Laughlin concentrates on the pull – the propulsive phase of the armstroke. Plus, Simon looks at how to pace your races like a professional. 
The April/May H2Open/Selkie Reader Photo Contest is now open. Send us your best open water swimming shots to be in with a chance to see them published in the next issue of the magazine – and win a bundle of kit from Selkie. See our website for details on how to enter the contest. 
2016 marks five years of H2Open – and we are throwing a party to celebrate! See below for details on how you can win a pair of tickets.
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming!
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, H2Open Magazine
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Barbados Open Water Festival

What a treat…. a swimcation to Barbados in November! Crystal water and white sand on the bottom in the magnificent and historic Carlisle Bay, great prizes, serious and seriously fun swimmers from all over the world and a beach party atmosphere!  This year the Barbados Open Water Festival (Nov 5-6) is adding a 10K race to the schedule in addition to the 1.5K race, 1.5K “Just for Fun” and 5K race.

The verdict from the swimmers was well demonstrated in their sentiments on 2015: 'Swims were beyond expectations', 'What a total blast it was in Barbados', 'As I leave Barbados, I am just in bliss reflecting on the amazing people I met', and 'I love this awesome swim event.’

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>>TRAINING
Ultra-efficient pull
FIVE STEPS TO AN ULTRA-EFFICIENT PULL
Total Immersion head coach Terry Laughlin teaches how to make every stroke count.
Pacing
POOR PACING PRODUCES PISS POOR PERFORMANCE
How many times in a swimming event have you tried to "go out hard and hang on"? Did it work?
>>NEWS
Jack Burnell
BURNELL MISSES START OF RACE... BUT STILL WINS 5K AUSTRALIAN CHAMPS
Team GB's Jack Burnell wins 5km Australian Open Water Swimming Championships, despite setting off 20 metres behind the rest of the field.
>>INTERVIEW
Jackie Cobell
THE ICE QUEEN COMETH
Jackie Cobell was the first British woman to complete an Ice Mile, has taken part in politically significant swims around the world – and holds the record for the slowest English Channel crossing.
>>NUTRITION
Coconut oil
A FAT LOT OF GOOD?
We take a look at the nutty problem of coconut oil.
>>PARTY TIME!
Birthday party
HELP US CELEBRATE FIVE YEARS OF H2OPEN MAGAZINE
We've got 100 tickets to our birthday party up for grabs. Food, drink and fun relays – see link below on how you can get yourself a ticket.

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>>COMPETITIONS
Sea Swim Cornwall
WIN A WEEKEND HOLIDAY FOR TWO FROM SEA SWIM CORNWALL
We have a fabulous guided open water swimming holiday in Cornwall up for grabs.


 
Great North Swim
WIN A PLACE IN THE GREAT NORTH SWIM AND AN AQUA SPHERE XP2 SWIM MASK
We have three places in the 1-mile swim at the Great North Swim in Windermere up for grabs, plus Aqua Sphere will also provide you with an XP2 swim mask.






 
Man vs Ocean
WIN A COPY OF MAN VS OCEAN BY ADAM WALKER
We have a signed copy of Adam Walker's new book about his journey to complete the Oceans Seven to give away.


 
 
Poolmate
GOT SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT OPEN WATER SWIMMING?
We want to hear from you! Send us your letters and pics and you could win next issue’s letter-of-the-month prize: a Sport Cloak from Charlie McLeod. Email your letters to editor@h2openmagazine.com


 
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