Open Water Swimming
-
How to Beat Your Fear of Open Water SwimmingGeposted: 18/04/2016Weiterlesen >
If you like the idea of splashing about in a tropical lagoon, swimming in a lake or taking on your first triathlon but have a fear of open water that stops you realising your ambitions, it’s time to take action!
With a little planning and preparation, you can find the courage to overcome those fears and enjoy an open water swim. Here’s a few tips:Choose Your Waters
-
Man Vs Ocean: Zoggs Open Water Swim Ambassador Adam Walker Launches AutobiographyGeposted: 18/01/2016Weiterlesen >
Adam 'Ocean' Walker was the first Briton to complete the 7 toughest channel swims in the World, also known as the Oceans 7! This incredible endurance challenge is considered the ocean equivalent to the "Seven Summits" and Adam was the second person ever to complete all seven swims on his first attempt!
This autobiography captures Adam's journey from being a toaster salesman to becoming the 5th person in the World to complete the Oceans 7 challenge. The Oceans 7 is not for the faint-hearted - Adam took on the English Channel, Strait of Gibraltar, Molokai Strait, Catalina Channel, Tsugaru Strait, Cook Strait and
-
Zoggs Swim Diaries: Becoming a TriathleteGeposted: 02/09/2015Weiterlesen >
This year I have had the pleasure to be involved with TEAM TFN: TFN Triathlon club’s development team. After my initial assessments my coach Emil Bobok provided me the challenge of converting myself from a middle aged chap who dabbles in the three sports and occasionally signs up for a Tri event, into a proper amateur Triathlete… a challenge indeed I hear you say!
After a stressful house move in the first quarter of the year and a significant lifestyle shift domestically, I have now settled down into a progressive routine of correct and ordered training which has see
-
Zoggs Swim Diaries: From my local pool to open water 10kWeiterlesen >
Zoggs International Marketing Manager Ben Hornett shares his journey from swimming once or twice a week in his local pool to taking part in the Jubilee 10k!
Swimming isn’t everything to me, but when I do swim it makes me feel great. Swimming before work sets me up for the day like no other sport can. For sure, I don’t have the best technique in the lane, and I certainly don
-
Adam "Ocean" Walker: 7 Steps from Pool to Open WaterGeposted: 05/03/2015Weiterlesen >
he Guardian newspaper recently described open water swimming as the “trend of 2015” and with more open water swimming events taking place across the UK in 2015, we couldn’t agree more!
If you’re thinking of taking the leap from the comfort of your local swimming pool to the challenges of the open water in 2015, Zoggs open water swimming Ambassador Adam 'Ocean' Walker, the first Briton to swim the toughest 7 oceans in the world, has put together 7 expert tips to will help you make a smooth transition…
1. Equipment
Buying the right equipment is key! This includes a swim hat ( -
10 Reasons to take up Open Water Swimming!Weiterlesen >
For many of us, a new year means a new set of challenges, goals and resolutions to accomplish in 2015!
Open water swimming has becoming increasingly popular, with people all over the country taking to inland lakes, rivers and canals as well as the open sea to test their swimming strength.
If you’re thinking of taking a leap from the comfort of your local pool to the tests of the open water in 2015, Adam Walker, Zoggs ‘Open Water Swimming Ambassador and the first Briton to
-
Zoggs appoint Open Water and Triathlon Swimming Ambassador Adam "Ocean" WalkerWeiterlesen >
Zoggs are pleased to announce the appointment of Adam ‘Ocean’ Walker as our Open Water / Triathlon Swimming Ambassador.
On the 6th August 2014, Adam became the first British person to complete the Oceans7 - known as the toughest 7 ocean swims on the planet - when he swam across the North Channel in his Zoggs Predator Fle
-
Open Water Swimming - Facebook TipsGeposted: 03/11/2011Weiterlesen >
Top Tips if You're Thinking of Trying Open Water Swimming
Here at Zoggs we want all open water swimmers, whether swimming for fitness or recreation, to enjoy the freedom, fun and exhilaration of open water with unconditional trust in their Zoggs goggles, equipment and swimwear.
Here's some top tips from our Facebook followers
- Never swim alone a) for safety and b) it’s great to share the experience with someone else. Find a friend to train and do events with.
- Ensure you can cover the distance in the pool before attempting it outside.