Training to swim distances up to ten miles

In this video Jeremy, a professional swimming instructor, gives insight into the proper way to train for long distance swims, what equipment you need, what safety precautions to take, and what techniques can help you get through the vigorous distance.

An interview with myself:

1. What do you do (when you're not filming MB videos)?

I am training for my first Ironman 70.3 triathlon in about 6 weeks. I give swim lessons 1-on-1 to triathletes, primarily excellent runner/cyclists struggling with the swim or trying to improve their time on it.

I've been free diving lately too, to relax and because there are lots of fish in the lake I swim in that hang out near a submerged car about 30-50 feet underwater.

2. When and how did you learn whatever it is you're an expert at?

I learned to swim at an early age, with my mother putting me on a swim team at 7 years old. I swam competitions up to 1000 m that year.

I do swims of...

Good Points on Several Aspects

08/29/2008

~ jonk

Jeremy made several good points on training, safety, supplements that I wouldnt have previously thought about. This will certainly help me maximize my training.

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Good training lession

06/08/2009

~ Billie

I like it, thanks

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