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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...
Daniela Klaz
Feb 7, 20247 min read


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...
Daniela Klaz
Feb 1, 20247 min read


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...
Daniela Klaz
Jan 22, 20242 min read


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. ...
Daniela Klaz
Jan 15, 20243 min read


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...
Daniela Klaz
Jan 8, 20243 min read


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...
Daniela Klaz
Jan 8, 20243 min read


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,...
Daniela Klaz
Jan 1, 20244 min read


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...
Daniela Klaz
Dec 25, 20234 min read


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...
Daniela Klaz
Dec 18, 20231 min read


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...
Daniela Klaz
Dec 18, 20235 min read


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...
Daniela Klaz
Dec 18, 20234 min read


Monday Motivation: Sprint Workouts
Today's workouts are targeting speed changes and sprinting. Despite these being lower yardage, you'll need to be lifted out of the pool...
Daniela Klaz
Dec 11, 20233 min read


What does "self-supported" mean?
In a previous life, I dated a randonneur cyclist. Unlike a typical cycling event where riders have road-side support for refills, fuel,...
Daniela Klaz
Dec 4, 20235 min read


Cold Water Acclimatization and Training
Training for a cold water swim requires specific preparation to acclimate your body to the lower temperatures and ensure your safety....
Daniela Klaz
Dec 4, 20234 min read


Monday Motivation: Kick & Pull Workout
Today's workouts are focusing on kick and pull efficiency. When you're kicking freestyle, backstroke, or butterfly, you want to kick...
Daniela Klaz
Dec 4, 20234 min read


1 Mile to 5K: 26 Week Training Plan
You: I want to swim a 5K next year. Me: Rad. Let's do it. You: I don't know where to start or what yardage I need to aim for. Me: No...
Daniela Klaz
Nov 13, 20231 min read


Drills for Body Position, Rotation, and Extension for Freestyle
Let's face it: swimming is TOUGH. For most people, swimming efficiently doesn't come naturally, and unlike most land endurance sports,...
Daniela Klaz
Nov 13, 20233 min read


A Stowaway to St. Lucia
Otis the Quackpacker was a stowaway for our recent trip to St. Lucia. Although he wasn't my +1 for the wedding we traveled to the island...
Daniela Klaz
Nov 10, 20232 min read


A Flock of Quackpackers!
On Friday evening, friends from the Portland Merfolk swim group met up for a weekend of swimming at Eel Lake in William M. Tugman State...
Selkie Sam
Sep 20, 20231 min read


Assembly Guide: Bringing Your Floating Friend To Life
I'm so excited to have Quackpackers venturing out into the world! I wanted to be sure to explain how they are "assembled" once you...
Daniela Klaz
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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