Open Water Swimming Nationals Down Day not Down at all
Swimmers took to the course to get ready for tomorrows 5K national championship race at Lake Castaic, California. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
As Wind Ravages Course, Meyer and Ryan Go 1-2 in Men’s 10km at Open Water Nationals
Alex Meyer won the men’s 10K at the US Swimming National Championship in California. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
By the numbers: USA Swimming Open Water Nationals
Sean Ryan, pictured here winning the 2011 USA Swimming 5K, will again be in the hunt for a spot on the world championship team. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Tips from Trent: Navigating in Open Water Swimming
Navigational skills are a key component to open water swimming. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Getting around the buoy – tips for open water swimming
practicing buoy turns is an important part of open water swimming
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals Preview
Eva Fabian (top) and Christine Jennings will be some of top open water swimmers at Lake Castaic – north of Los Angeles – May 17 to 19 for the 2013 USA Swimming Open Water Nationals. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
In’s and Out’s – Open Water Swimming Tips
For many open water races there’s more to just swimming. Having strong entry and exit skills can influence your final finish position. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Getting in the Open Water Swimming Groove: Workout
In this workout we’re focusing on the variable speeds executed at different poins of the race. As you may know,…
Defending USA Swimming Open Water Champion Ashley Twichell Interview
Defending national champion Ashley Twichell will be a part of a very strong women’s field at the 2013 USA Swimming Open Water Championship in California this May. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Aussie Open Water Swimming Great Trent Grimsey’s Swim Tips for Triathletes
Professional triathletes on the swim leg at the 2013 ITU stop in San Diego last weekend. Many of the top athletes were in the 16 minute range for the 1500 swim (yeah they’ve got the buoyancy of the wetsuits but that’s still fast). Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Cozumel Open Water Swimming World Cup – Italy goes big, USA’s Fabian grabs silver
Team USA’s Fabian will be looking to capitalize on her silver medalist performance in Cozumel at next month’s USA Swimming Open Water National Championships. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Big name start list – FINA 10K Open Water Swimming World Cup Cozumel Mexico
Canada’s Richard Weinberger and German’s Thomas Lurz will be competing at this weekend’s world cup stop in Mexico. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Caribbean Swimmers take to 5K Open Water at Carifta Championships
Photo credit: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Catching up with Open Water Swimming Olympic Medalist Haley Anderson
Haley Anderson flashes a smile before the finals at the 2012 Speedo Grand Challenge Meet in Irvine, CA. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Cooking across Cook Strait
More and more people are hitting the open water every day, but it’s an elite few that can claim a successful crossing of the Cook Strait. Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
