Embarking on an open water swimming adventure is an exhilarating experience, but selecting the right location can make all the...

The vast expanse of open water can be simultaneously exhilarating and intimidating, especially for those who grapple with open water...

Skip to Packing List/Recommended Equipment This past week and weekend, Selkie Sam and I flew from Oregon to Vermont to participate in the...

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...

Humans need to eat and drink to stay fueled, especially in endurance sports. Whether you're swimming or paddling for a nice leisurely...

In an effort to provide a resource for swimmers focusing on technique during their workouts, I've created a series of cards (downloadable...

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...

Have you ever wanted to swim in water the consistency of coffee and chocolate milk mixed together? Used a catfish as a paddle? Almost...

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...

Today's workouts are geared toward increasing intensity over middle distances, elevating your heart rate and working to make intervals. ...

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...

Today's workouts are geared toward changing muscle groups and gaining technique across strokes. Wait, what does that mean? There are many...

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,...

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...

I live with Selkie Sam and LOVE to pester her with questions. We spent the weekend cold swimming, so what better topic? Q: Introduce...

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...

Today's workouts are aimed toward gaining yardage and endurance. If you're training for a distance event, or using these workouts for a...

Today's workouts are targeting speed changes and sprinting. Despite these being lower yardage, you'll need to be lifted out of the pool...

In a previous life, I dated a randonneur cyclist. Unlike a typical cycling event where riders have road-side support for refills, fuel,...