Title: Unlocking the Open Water Swim: The Beginner's Guide to Competing in Open Water Events
Publisher: Meyer
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1782553010
ISBN 13: 9781782553014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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Explore New Horizons with Open Water Swimming!

Explore new horizons with Unlocking the Open Water Swim, the ultimate guide for anyone eager to overcome their fear of open water and experience the excitement of competing in their first open water event.

Whether a beginner triathlete preparing for that first race or a swimmer dreaming of new challenges, this book motivates and empowers the reader to take the plunge. Packed with practical tips, mental strategies, and motivational insights, this step-by-step guide takes the reader from the safety of the pool to the vast, exhilarating open water.

Readers will:

Learn the difference between swimming in the pool and open water
Find out what gear is required for pool training
Practice and develop the best swim stroke techniques
Discover how to train in the pool for open water swimming
Master sight and navigation in open water
Feel prepared for race day
And so much more!

The reader will further be inspired through captivating stories from first-time swimmers and experienced competitors. Through these stories, they will quiet any doubts, build confidence, and change their mindset to see the water not as a barrier, but as an opportunity.

With Unlocking the Open Water Swim, readers will unlock their potential and embrace new challenges.

About the Author

Hilary Topper is a USA Triathlon Coach, USMS Level 3 Swim Coach, Adult Learn-to-Swim Coach, RRCA Running Coach, WOWSA Open Water Swim Coach, and ESCI Endurance Coach. She is an accomplished triathlete and open water swimmer, having just completed an 8.2-mile swim around Mackinac Island. Hilary is a blogger with ATriathletesDiary.com and NY Lifestyle blog, HilaryTopper.com. She is also a podcaster with Hilary Topper on Air. She lives in New York with her husband, where she trains and motivates others to unlock their potential. She has two children, a grandson, and a grand dog named Daisy.

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