Open water swimmers understand that their sport is a physical and psychological experience. The water may be cold or warm; it may be rough and wavy. Swimmers may encounter jellyfish or currents. And experienced swimmers know that they should expect the unexpected at any time during their swims, whether it is during training or in a solo swim, relay or race.
Under those conditions, positive thoughts and a belief in oneself are elements of success.
Roberto Cejuela Ph.D. and Jonathan Esteve Ph.D. run a scientifically-based School of Runners and Triathletes and the Children Triathlon School at the Universidad Europea de Madrid and Universidad de Alicante.
Their training camp focus on athletes who want to focus on maximizing performance and those who prefer a more laid-back combination of training and recreation in Alicante, one of the most popular areas in Spain where athletes can enjoy the beaches and its leisure-time activities. They offer cycling routes with guides, physiological testing, running and swimming technique assessment.
Southern California native, born 1962, is the creator of the WOWSA Awards, Oceans Seven, Openwaterpedia, Citrus Corps, World Open Water Swimming Association, Daily News of Open Water Swimming, Global Open Water Swimming Conference. He is Chief Executive Officer of KAATSU Global and KAATSU Research Institute. Inductee in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Swimmer, Class of 2001) and Ice Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Contributor - Media, Class of 2019), recipient of the International Swimming Hall of Fame's Poseidon Award (2016), International Swimming Hall of Fame's Irving Davids-Captain Roger Wheeler Memorial Award (2010), USA Swimming's Glen S. Hummer Award (2007, 2010) and Harvard University's John B. Imrie Award (1984). Served on the FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee and as Technical Delegate with the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games, and 9-time USA Swimming coaching staff. Note: WOWSA only recommends products or services used or recommended by the community. WOWSA does not receive compensation for links or products mentioned on this site or in blog posts. If it does, it will be indicated clearly on that specific post. See WOWSA's privacy policy for more information.