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Open Water Swimming : A Complete Guide for Distance Swimmers and Triathletes by Penny Lee Dean (1998, Trade Paperback)

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OPEN WATER SWIMMING: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR DISTANCE SWIMMERS AND TRIATHLETES By Penny Lee Dean **Mint Condition**.

Author Penny Lee Dean, a swimming legend and world record holder in 13 events, shares her unique knowledge of racing and solo swims in Open Water Swimming . From techniques for swimming in a crowd to navigating a straight line, Dean provides invaluable advice to long-distance swimmers, marathon swimmers, triathletes, and their coaches. Whether you're a beginning open water swimmer, an accomplished swimmer about to brave the English Channel (which Dean did in world-record time) or a coach for aspiring distance swimmers or triathletes, Open Water Swimming provides the conditioning plans, event profiles, and mental training techniques you need to succeed. Open Water Swimming also features: - 13 stretches for increased flexibility and smooth stroke technique, - 16 practice drills for improved form, and - 43 different workouts for greater endurance. You'll find profiles of champion open water swimmers and triathletes such as Lynne Cox, Alison Streeter, John York, Captain Matthew Webb, Chad Hundeby, Florence Chadwick, Pete Huisvelds, Shelley Taylor Smith, Paula Newby-Fraser, Karen Smyers, Mike Pigg, and many others. Open Water Swimming also provides contact information for national and international triathlon and swimming organizations as well as race information for 10 open water marathon swims and 11 international triathlon events.

Book Title
Open Water Swimming : a Complete Guide for Distance Swimmers and Triathletes
Author
Penny Lee Dean
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Swimming & Diving
Publication Year
1998
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
232 Pages

Lc Classification Number
Gv838.53.L65d43 1998
Table of Content
Chapter 1. The Lure of the Open Water Chapter 2. Safety in the Water World Chapter 3. Equipment for the Open Water Chapter 4. The Shortest Distance Between Start and Finish Chapter 5. Technique Tips for the Open Water Chapter 6. Training for Faster Swims Chapter 7. Training the Mind Chapter 8. Race Tactics Chapter 9. Final Preparation Chapter 10. Major Events
Copyright Date
1998
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
97-038472
Dewey Decimal
797.2/1
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes