Swim Smooth

"Don't EVER Let Me Swim That Distance Again!"

Dec 6, 2024
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ANECDOTE

Yolanda's Elephant Swim Triumph

  • Yolanda Carstens completed The Elephant swim, a grueling 24km open water challenge in South Africa's Langebaan Lagoon.
  • She finished third fastest ever among women, enduring cold water, windy conditions, and seal encounters with remarkable grit.
INSIGHT

Stroke Insights Confirm Technique

  • Yolanda's stroke insights showed exceptional technique, scoring near perfect in most metrics.
  • She exemplifies the Swim Smooth 'smooth' swim type with long strokes, rhythm, and efficiency.
ANECDOTE

Fitness Tracking and Recovery

  • Yolanda reached 73 Fitness Points on the Swim Smooth Guru, an exceptional score for open water events and her age.
  • The Guru also flagged overtraining, highlighting the need for her recovery after the demanding swim.
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