Introduction To Swimrun
Tal Y Llyn Lake, Snowdonia National Park
Sunday 30th August 2020, 10am - 2pm
Sunday 30th August 2020, 10am - 2pm
IS IT FOR YOU?
Entered your first swimrun race? Unsure about swimrun gear? Or just curious about this fabulous and unique race format? Then come along to our workshop and get hands on with swimrun gear and experiment with it in a safe and supportive environment. If you have already completed a swimrun and want to share your experience and continue to learn then this is for you too. It's a great way to meet some other like minded people and potentially meet a future race / training partner.
CORE SESSIONS:
- kit choice & customisation
- swimming/running with a tow system
- sighting techniques
- open water swim technique
- use of hand paddles & pull buoys
- transition training
- race strategy
- kit management in transition
- racing with a partner - team mentality
- race nutrition
- insider tips for specific races
During the workshop we will mimic a short swimrun over several short legs. There will be a key focus on towing, transitions, and kit management. We’ll move at a comfortable pace for the group. Demo wetsuits will be available from HEAD, Yonda, Orca, Zone 3 and HUUB, possibly the largest range of swimrun specific demo wetsuits in the UK. We will also have a range of paddles and tow systems to try.
THE VENUE
We will be based at The Tyn Y Cornel Hotel, with special access to Tal Y Llyn lake, and a great range of trail running options in the vicinity. Address: Tal-y-llyn, Tywyn LL36 9AJ. Our participants are welcome to have a relaxing post-course swim in this privately-owned lake, if you have any energy left!
If you have any questions please get in touch: mike@weswimrun.org or call 07725416134. Keep posted with our Covid-19 news here.
SWIMRUN WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS
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"Going through kit ideas, modifications...the whole thing was very useful, friendly and supportive. 10 out of 10!" - Sarah |
"The advice from Mike about his experiences was extremely helpful. Being able to practice with different equipment was brilliant. Practicing run/swim/run transitions was excellent." - Petra |
"Favourite part was practicing transitions...equipment...really useful discussions - ready for my first swimrun now" - Andy |
Your Coach
Mike Alexander
EXPERIENCE
Mike is one of the most experienced swimrun athletes in the UK and has competed in both male, mixed category and solo swimrun across Europe including the OtillO World Series, and the BRECA UK Championships. His vast array of experiences is wide, with several podium finishes. He is passionate about swimming, off-road running and swimrun for so many reasons and he enjoys sharing what he has learnt.
OTILLO Race Experience
+ Malta Sprint 2019 - 12km run, 3km swim
+ Uto 2018 - 38km run, 5km swim
+ Hvar 2017 - 35km run, 10km swim
+ Isles of Scilly 2016 - 30km run, 8km swim
+ Engadin 2015 - 40km run, 6km swim
+ Uto 2015 - 38km run, 5km swim
+ Uto 2014 - 38km run, 5km swim
BRECA Race Experience
+ Gower 2018 - 37km run, 5km swim
+ Coniston 2017 - 38km run, 5km swim
+ Buttermere 2016 - 38km run, 6km swim
LOVESWIMRUN Race Experience
+ Llanberis 2019 - 13km run, 3km swim
+ Holy Island 2017 - 17km run, 3km swim
+ Llanberis 2017 - 13km run, 3km swim
+ Llanberis 2016 - 13km run, 3km swim
Mike organisers the longest estuary swim event in the UK, and one of the toughest half-marathon's in the world. He has also pioneered some "adventure" winter swims, including a 10km swim of the Mawddach Estuary between Barmouth and Penmaenpool (February 2013).
Mike is one of the most experienced swimrun athletes in the UK and has competed in both male, mixed category and solo swimrun across Europe including the OtillO World Series, and the BRECA UK Championships. His vast array of experiences is wide, with several podium finishes. He is passionate about swimming, off-road running and swimrun for so many reasons and he enjoys sharing what he has learnt.
OTILLO Race Experience
+ Malta Sprint 2019 - 12km run, 3km swim
+ Uto 2018 - 38km run, 5km swim
+ Hvar 2017 - 35km run, 10km swim
+ Isles of Scilly 2016 - 30km run, 8km swim
+ Engadin 2015 - 40km run, 6km swim
+ Uto 2015 - 38km run, 5km swim
+ Uto 2014 - 38km run, 5km swim
BRECA Race Experience
+ Gower 2018 - 37km run, 5km swim
+ Coniston 2017 - 38km run, 5km swim
+ Buttermere 2016 - 38km run, 6km swim
LOVESWIMRUN Race Experience
+ Llanberis 2019 - 13km run, 3km swim
+ Holy Island 2017 - 17km run, 3km swim
+ Llanberis 2017 - 13km run, 3km swim
+ Llanberis 2016 - 13km run, 3km swim
Mike organisers the longest estuary swim event in the UK, and one of the toughest half-marathon's in the world. He has also pioneered some "adventure" winter swims, including a 10km swim of the Mawddach Estuary between Barmouth and Penmaenpool (February 2013).
QUALIFICATIONS
+ NOWCA Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach
+ STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
+ ISKGA Advanced Sea Kayak Guide
+ BCU Advanced Sea Kayak Leader, Canoe Leader & Level 2 Coach
+ RNLI Beach Lifeguard
+ RLSS Level 3 National Water Safety Management Programme
+ MT Mountain Leader & Rock Climbing Instructor
+ BAIML Trained
+ UKCG Technical Canyoning
+ RYA Day Skipper, Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat
+ Remote Emergency Care First Aid & AED Trained
+ PGCE & MEng
Mike writes for the Outdoor Swimmer Magazine's swimrun section, and co-authored the Wild Swimming Code for Natural Resources Wales, back in 2011.
+ NOWCA Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach
+ STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
+ ISKGA Advanced Sea Kayak Guide
+ BCU Advanced Sea Kayak Leader, Canoe Leader & Level 2 Coach
+ RNLI Beach Lifeguard
+ RLSS Level 3 National Water Safety Management Programme
+ MT Mountain Leader & Rock Climbing Instructor
+ BAIML Trained
+ UKCG Technical Canyoning
+ RYA Day Skipper, Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat
+ Remote Emergency Care First Aid & AED Trained
+ PGCE & MEng
Mike writes for the Outdoor Swimmer Magazine's swimrun section, and co-authored the Wild Swimming Code for Natural Resources Wales, back in 2011.
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Mike has also climbed many significant peaks in Europe, Russia, Alaska, Africa and Bolivia, kayaked across the Irish Sea, and competed in World Series multi-day Adventure Races.
If you would like one to one swim coaching please get in touch to discuss. We have had many success stories with "coachees" going from first time in open water to completing up to 10km open water swims within 12 months. Get in touch via email: mike@weswimrun.org
If you would like one to one swim coaching please get in touch to discuss. We have had many success stories with "coachees" going from first time in open water to completing up to 10km open water swims within 12 months. Get in touch via email: mike@weswimrun.org
The Venues
Tal Y Llyn, Snowdonia National Park
A beautiful glacial ribbon lake at the foot of the iconic mountain Cadair Idris. Based out of the Tyn Y Cornel Hotel, this is a stunning training location. See also Tal Y Llyn Swim for swim events.
A beautiful glacial ribbon lake at the foot of the iconic mountain Cadair Idris. Based out of the Tyn Y Cornel Hotel, this is a stunning training location. See also Tal Y Llyn Swim for swim events.
Aberdovey, Snowdonia National Park
The beautiful village of Aberdovey on the fringe of Snowdonia National Park is a fantastic place to train for swimrun. You could say that Outward Bound's Aberdovey Sea School invented swimrun long before OtillO. Mike's expert knowledge of the Dovey/Dyfi estuary opens up many opportunities for safe and effective training in tidal conditions, along with challenging hill running on the doorstep. See also Aberdovey Swim for swim events.
The beautiful village of Aberdovey on the fringe of Snowdonia National Park is a fantastic place to train for swimrun. You could say that Outward Bound's Aberdovey Sea School invented swimrun long before OtillO. Mike's expert knowledge of the Dovey/Dyfi estuary opens up many opportunities for safe and effective training in tidal conditions, along with challenging hill running on the doorstep. See also Aberdovey Swim for swim events.
Mike's knowledge & experience of tidal planning, river running and how weather patterns affect our waters and mountains is extensive, as is his experience of leading groups in challenging conditions.
Helen & Paul, on their way to victory (mixed category) in the first Swimrun event in the UK, BRECA Buttermere 2015. Mike's first swimrun students!
Mike & Paul in the midst of setting a course record for Loveswimrun Llanberis (team) in 2019
