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As the 2011 open water season wraps up, it is time to set sights to the 2012 season. Even though most of our swimmers will be confined to pool training for the months that lay ahead, it’s never too...
Anxiety in open water swimming is something that most everyone encounters at some point, even the elites. The three most common reasons for the anxiety include cold-water exposure, water conditions,...
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