Open Water Swimming Equipment Checklists
I hate showing up for a swim only to realize I've left a crucial item by the door at home. These are lists that I've started using to...
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Daniela Klaz
- Mar 6
- 3 min
Historical Perspectives: A Dive into the Tradition of Wild Swimming
Ranging from cold plunges to ultra-marathon swims, it's fascinating to explore the roots of outdoor swimming. Throughout history, open...
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Daniela Klaz
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Choosing the Perfect Open Water Swim Location
Embarking on an open water swimming adventure is an exhilarating experience, but selecting the right location can make all the...
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Daniela Klaz
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Overcoming Open Water Anxiety: A Guide for Nervous Swimmers
The vast expanse of open water can be simultaneously exhilarating and intimidating, especially for those who grapple with open water...
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Daniela Klaz
- Mar 4
- 2 min
16 Weeks to 1 Mile Beginner Training Plan
If you're new to swimming, or getting back into it after a break, following a training plan can help you ramp up your mileage without...
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Daniela Klaz
- Feb 29
- 5 min
Lake Memphremagog Winter Swimming Festival
Skip to Packing List/Recommended Equipment This past week and weekend, Selkie Sam and I flew from Oregon to Vermont to participate in the...
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Daniela Klaz
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Valentine's Day Swim Workouts
You may love (or hate) today's workouts. The intent is to play with different speeds and build up your cardio and lung capacity. XOXO...
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Daniela Klaz
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Nutrition and Feeding Schedules
Humans need to eat and drink to stay fueled, especially in endurance sports. Whether you're swimming or paddling for a nice leisurely...
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Daniela Klaz
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Freestyle Technique Overview
In an effort to provide a resource for swimmers focusing on technique during their workouts, I've created a series of cards (downloadable...
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Daniela Klaz
- Feb 7
- 7 min
Paddling for a Swimmer: The Team Sport with Lots of Silence
When I first started marathon swimming, I had a friend offer to kayak for me. Every single time we went out together, I had to keep...
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Daniela Klaz
- Feb 1
- 7 min
ENDWET - Swim Event Stories
Have you ever wanted to swim in water the consistency of coffee and chocolate milk mixed together? Used a catfish as a paddle? Almost...
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Daniela Klaz
- Jan 22
- 2 min
Monday Motivation: Pyramid Sets for Stamina
Today's workouts are geared toward building up to distance with some flair. A fun way to do this is with pyramid sets that contain...
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Daniela Klaz
- Jan 15
- 3 min
Monday Motivation: High Intensity Middle Distance
Today's workouts are geared toward increasing intensity over middle distances, elevating your heart rate and working to make intervals. ...
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Daniela Klaz
- Jan 8
- 3 min
How do you plan for and launch a new open water event?
Becoming a race director has been on my bucket list ever since I started swimming open water. I've had some incredible RD influences in...
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Daniela Klaz
- Jan 8
- 3 min
Monday Motivation: Non-Freestyle & IM Workouts
Today's workouts are geared toward changing muscle groups and gaining technique across strokes. Wait, what does that mean? There are many...
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Daniela Klaz
- Jan 1
- 4 min
Monday Motivation: Open Water Practice without Open Water
With the new year upon us, this week's Monday Motivation is going to be a little different. Instead of publishing a few pool workouts,...
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Daniela Klaz
- Dec 25, 2023
- 4 min
Monday Motivation: Holiday Focus & Spirit Week
Today's workouts are aimed toward technique and learning how to feel more self-aware in the water. If your goal is to start bulking up...
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Daniela Klaz
- Dec 18, 2023
- 1 min
Quick Interview with Selkie Sam: Cold Swimming
I live with Selkie Sam and LOVE to pester her with questions. We spent the weekend cold swimming, so what better topic? Q: Introduce...
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Daniela Klaz
- Dec 18, 2023
- 5 min
A Double-Dipping Weekend: Lessons from the Cold
This past weekend, Selkie Sam and I had a double dip. On Saturday, we swam with Cyndi and Elizabeth, and on Sunday, we swam alone, but...
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Daniela Klaz
- Dec 18, 2023
- 4 min
Monday Motivation: Distance Day
Today's workouts are aimed toward gaining yardage and endurance. If you're training for a distance event, or using these workouts for a...
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