
Feeding And Hydrating In The Open Water
The 6 T's of Open Water Feeding include Tools + Techniques + Timing + Tactics + Turf + Taste.
The 6 T's of Open Water Feeding include Tools + Techniques + Timing + Tactics + Turf + Taste.
Open Water Swimming Moves and Tactics Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. What is the difference between the racing tactics and mindset used at the highest levels by Olympic and professional marathon swimmers and other open water swimmers? Nothing, if the amateur swimmers are competitive and seek every tactical advantage in an open water
There are four primary steps of the feeding process during a professional marathon swim. These principles are applicable to any type of open water swim, channel crossing or solo marathon swim.
Whether you are hydrating before a 2K swim or re-fueling during an English Channel attempt, the importance of feeding during open water swims cannot be underestimated.
Open Water Source has always advocated a standard four-step feeding process since the 1980's in order to feed quickly: 1. Seek and Spot 2. Reach and Roll 3. Gulp and Go 4. Toss and Turn 1. Seek and Spot - as the swimmer approaches the feeding pontoon or escort boat, they lift their head to spot their coach and seek out exactly where they must go,