447 Racing in Open Water, with Paul Newsome of Swim Smooth

In this episode, host Rob Wilby engages in another conversation with the expert swim coach Paul Newsome from Swim Smooth as he returns to the show. Building on their previous dialogue, this time they delve into "Racing in Open Water," with Paul sharing his insights on how to tackle common challenges and maximise performance during race day. In this episode, you'll hear: Common Challenges in Race: The frequent issues faced by triathletes during open water swimming in races and strategies to overcome them. Drafting: The benefits and techniques of drafting off other swimmers in open water races. Navigation in Race: His top tips for navigating around buoys and other obstacles during a race. Race Day Preparation: How a triathlete should physically and mentally prepare for the open water swim on race day. Open Water Race Strategy: Paul's strategies for pacing and making the most out of the open water swim in a triathlon race. Dive into this episode for comprehensive insights and advice on open water racing from one of the best in the business. Sponsors Like what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom call with Rob or the Team here Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamOxygenaddict Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes precisionfuelandhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. They provide educational tools, Sweat Tests and a range of electrolytes and fuel to help you perform at your best.  Take the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your next race. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. If you want to try out some fuel and electrolytes to use during your training and races, Oxygen Addict listeners get 15% off their first order. If you missed the code during today's show, click here https://visit.pfandh.com/OA23 and the discount will be automatically applied, or, email James at hello@pfandh.com and he'll be happy to help.