Product Description

This training book for open water swimmers features: profiles of popular events and famous swims; 16 practice drills including streamlining, body roll, stroke mechanics, stroke efficiency and breathing techniques; 13 suggested stretches; mental training techniques; and sample monthly schedules.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #50767 in Books
• Published on: 1998-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 232 pages

Customer Reviews

Good content, erratic organization
Highly recommended, but be prepared to search a bit for some things. Clearly the product of someone who is predominantly right-brained.

Many Topics Covered.
Very useful book for those entering the open water. I am new to open water swimming and this book addressed many of the topics that I was unclear about (also avoided potentially embarrasing questions to the seasoned swimmers). The book is also an interesting read and full of historical facts.

Grateful reader
I bought this book when I moved from the pool into the wider challenge of open water swimming. Penny Lee Dean talks you through it, advises the differences, warns you of the potential issues you'll face and discusses training schedules etc... It gave me the confidence to face my first deep water swim, race and marathon swim. I reread it just last month. Trust it.