[H2Open Newsletter] - Back to Basics – Kick and Pull

Published: Wed, 02/24/16

   
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Every Friday on Facebook we ask 'what are your swimming plans this weekend?'. From 10k competitive swims in New Zealand to dips in Scottish lochs, the answers are always varied and often slightly random. It is one of the joys of open water swimming – one week you might be competing in an organised race, the next weekend wild swimming with your friends. This weekend Simon and I are taking part in two very different events. On Friday I travel to Estonia for the Pirita Open Winter Swimming Festival in Tallinn, where I will be 'competing' in the 50m and 100m freestyle. In 1 degree Celsius water. Whereas Simon will be swimming indoors in heated pools, but knocking out 31 miles in 31 pools over six days. We'll let you know how we both get on in next week's newsletter (if I've thawed out by then).
We also want to hear from you for our letters page – email us your letters and winter swimming pics to be in with a chance of being featured in the magazine and winning great prizes.
This week's training article from Triathlon Europe head coach Fiona Ford takes us back to basics by concentrating on kick and pull. Plus, Simon reminds us that there is more to swimming than just technique and training – remember to have fun too! 
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, H2Open Magazine
 
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>>TRAINING
Kick and Pull
BACK TO BASICS – KICK AND PULL
Refine your stroke by focusing on kick or pull in these sessions by Triathlon Europe head coach Fiona Ford.
Stop wishing. Start doing
DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
Get the main things right before worrying about the details.
>>SWIM EXPO
Swim Expo
SWIM EXPO – 50% off tickets for H2Open readers
In less than a month we will be exhibiting at Swim Expo, and also making presentations and giving a demonstration in the Endless Pool. We hope to see lots of you there. Swim Expo takes place from 18 to 20 March at EventCity, Manchester, and H2Open readers can save 50% on the cost of tickets with code HTO2711.
>>NEWS
Sampanna Shelar
SAMPANNA SHELAR COMPLETES 30KM MUMBAI SWIM
Indian open water swimmer Sampanna Shelar has completed what is believed to be the first swim from Prongs Lighthouse to Vashi Bridge.
Neptune Steps
THE OBSTACLE RACE FOR SWIMMERS RETURNS FOR 2016
Red Bull Neptune Steps includes 432m of swimming and 18m of climbing lock gates.
>>INTERVIEW
Beth French
REDEFINING PARAMETERS
IN 1993 Beth French was diagnosed with ME. This September she will start her attempt to swim the Oceans Seven in one year.
>>NUTRITION
Eggs
CRACKING THE PROBLEM OF EGGS
Good or bad for you? It is not as simple as just eggs.
>>READERS' SWIMS
Just say yes
ALWAYS TRY TO SAY YES 
Inspired by a Frank Turner lyric, Stuart Hacker always tries to say 'yes' (to open water swimming).

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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.


 
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