The TriDot Triathlon Podcast Swim Straight! Your Guide to Open-Water Success
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Jul 29, 2024 
Join Jan Sibbersen, founder of Sailfish Wetsuits and renowned swimmer, alongside Jenn Reinhart, an Austin coaching legend with over 40 years of experience. They dive deep into open-water swimming, discussing strategies to navigate effectively, sight efficiently, and practice skills in the pool. Learn about the best goggle tints for different conditions, essential gear for competition, and humorous anecdotes, such as goat encounters. Get ready to tackle the waves with confidence and expert tips from two seasoned pros!
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Goats and Beards
- Jenn Reinhart recalled a race in Austin where low water levels forced athletes to climb out and run across a goat-inhabited island.
- Murky water left all the women with soot 'beards'.
Swim to the Start
- Jan Sibbersen shared his most memorable race, 70.3 St. Croix, where athletes swim several hundred meters to the actual start line.
- The organizers considered this warm-up essential.
Buoy Rope Incident
- Jan Sibbersen recounted getting tangled in a buoy rope while leading in Kona.
- This incident highlighted the importance of avoiding swimming too close to buoys.