OPEN WATER SWIMMING IN ROYDON MILL LAKE, ESSEX
RG Active would like to thank everyone that attended the sessions throughout 2007, 08, 09. The sessions have now finished due to the building of a new Marina on the lake. We hope everyone gained something from the sessions and enjoyed attending as much as we enjoyed coaching!
The format of the swims was at least two groups in the water depending on numbers and abilities. The swims will started at 7:00pm on Tuesdays and 8:00am on Saturdays and the sessions will last one hour. We asked if all swimmers can arrive 20-40 minutes before the start of the sessions to change and register.
Open Water Swimming
There is no doubt that the swim discipline of a triathlon can be the most daunting to a novice triathlete.
RG Active offer the opportunity to gain some valuable open water swim training before your summer races with organized swim evenings in different swim venues in and around London.
These sessions had been running for over four years and have grown in popularity with people coming back week after week and seeing their confidence grow and their swimming improve!
Learning the basics of open water swimming from experienced triathletes, while training with others who have exactly the same worries as you. Whether you have never swum in a wetsuit, never swum in open water or both, we will be able to answer any questions demonstrate techniques and take away ALL your fears and answer ALL your questions.
For the more experienced athletes we offered specific swim sets/drills to improve your speed in the water and get your racing off to the best possible start.
What do I need for the sessions:
- A wetsuit (triathlon specific recommended but not compulsary)
- Coloured Swim Hat
- Googles
- Brave Soldier / Body Glide (a non-petroleum based lubricant to prevent chaffing)
- swim costume / tri suit (to be worn under your wetsuit, and yes, people do forget which can be a problem when practicing transitions!)
- Towel (for after the session, showers and changing facilities are on site)
- Each session costs 10.00 GBP and is payable on the evening of each session to a member of RG Active staff.
