Master the Water: Triathlon Swim Clinics for Every Level
This series of clinics is designed to help triathletes of all abilities improve their swimming performance, reduce race-day anxiety, and build confidence in both pool and open water environments.
IM 70.3/140.6 Swim Success Bundle (2-Session Series)
Dates & Times:
• Pool Clinic — Sun, Feb 1, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM CST
• Open Water Clinic — Sat, Feb 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CST
Locations: NW YMCA Pool + Walter E. Long Lake
Includes: Pool technique clinic + open water skills clinic & supported practice swim (1,000 yd or 1.2 mi)
Goal: Improve swim efficiency, reduce race-day anxiety, and execute a confident long-course swim.
Requirements: Must be able to swim 100 yds continuous (pool), 100 yds (OWS) | Swim safety buoy required.
IM 70.3/140.6 Swim Clinic – Pool Only
Date: Sun, Feb 1, 2026
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM CST
Location: NW YMCA Pool
Focus: Stroke efficiency, body position, energy conservation.
Goal: Leave with targeted drills to improve endurance and efficiency.
Requirements: Must swim 100 yds continuously.
IM 70.3/140.6 Open Water Swim Clinic – Lake Only
Date: Sat, Feb 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CST
Location: Walter E. Long Lake
Focus: Sighting, drafting, navigation, cold-water entry.
Practice Swim: 1,000 yds or 1.2 miles (fully supported).
Goal: Build open-water confidence and race readiness.
Requirements: Must be able to swim 100 yds (OWS) | Swim safety buoy required.
Level 1: New Triathlete Swim Clinic (Pool)
Date: Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM CST
Location: NW YMCA Pool
Focus: Breathing rhythm, body position, foundational technique.
Goal: Swim calmly and efficiently with confidence.
Requirements: Must swim 25 yds continuously.
Level 2: Intermediate Triathlete Swim Clinic (Pool)
Date: Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM CST
Location: NW YMCA Pool
Focus: Speed development, stroke efficiency, race strategy.
Goal: Swim faster without working harder.
Requirements: Must swim 50 yds continuously.
Check-In: Arrive 15 minutes early.
More Details: Prep and logistics info will be emailed prior to your clinic.