Swimrun Workshop
This workshop is aimed at newcomers to the wonderful sport of swimrun. We'll cover everything to help you feel confident & competent for the swimrun season in our comprehensive sessions including:
- Swimrun wetsuits
- Use of hand paddles & pull buoys
- Transition training
- Race strategy
- Efficient gear management & compulsory kit
- Shoes, socks & foot care
- Reading the course and the conditions
- Racing with a partner - team mentality
- Swimming/running with a tow system
- Sighting techniques
- Solo v Team
- Insider tips for specific races
- Race nutrition
- Kit modification
We'll also complete a short swimrun route with several transitions to help practice and consolidate what you have learnt. We will move together at a sociable pace.
The swim sections won't be long, the focus is more on the swim to run, and run to swim transitions.
There will be opportunities to do longer swims and runs outside of the session hours.
There will be opportunities to do longer swims and runs outside of the session hours.
The transition, the gear, decision making - we'll cover it
With our expert knowledge of the area, we have a lot of flexibility in the length of swims/runs we do, this can be adjusted based on the group and the conditions.
Excellent prep for Tal Y Llyn SWIMRUN and Dyfi SWIMRUN.
Camping
There is camping a minute's walk from where we'll be based at Dol Einion Campsite.
Testimonials
"Such a great session, it was the best day! Thanks so much" - Ben & Meaghan 2023
"Thanks very much for the great introduction to swimrun yesterday. I really enjoyed it and the venue was breathtaking! The workshop was well delivered, engaging and accommodating of all abilities. I had a great day and am truly looking forward to my first swimrun event." - Chris 2020
"Favourite part was practicing transitions, gear advice...really useful discussions - ready for my first swimrun now" - Andy, 2018
"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, 2017
"Going through kit ideas, modifications...the whole thing was very useful, friendly and supportive. 10 out of 10!" - Sarah, 2017
Your Coach
Mike & Chris at the finish line of BRECA Gower 2018
EXPERIENCE
Mike is one of the most experienced swimrun athletes in the UK. Over the last 10 years he has competed in swimrun across Europe including the OtillO World Series, and the BRECA Long Course Series. His vast array of experiences is wide, with several podium finishes. He is passionate about adventure swimming, off-road running and swimrun.
Along with team mate Paul, team WeSwimRun are the only British team to qualify via ranking points for the Swimrun World Championships 2023 (Totals: 60km run, 10km swim).
OTILLO Race Experience
+ Cannes 2022 World Series
+ Uto 2022 World Series
+ Malta 2019 Sprint (Solo)
+ Uto 2018 World Series
+ Hvar 2017 World Series
+ Isles of Scilly 2016 World Series
+ Engadin 2015 World Series
+ Uto 2015 World Series
+ Uto 2014 World Series
BRECA Race Experience
+ Gower 2018 (long course)
+ Coniston 2017 (long course)
+ Buttermere 2016 (long course)
LOVESWIMRUN Race Experience
+ Llanberis 2022, 1st Mixed Team (Mixed Team Course Record)
+ Llanberis 2019, 1st Team (Male Team Course Record)
+ Holy Island 2017, 1st Mixed team
+ Llanberis 2017, 13km run, 3km swim
+ Llanberis 2016, 2nd Male Team
QUALIFICATIONS
+ Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach
+ Level 2 STA Swimming Teacher
+ MT Mountain Leader
+ MT Rock Climbing Instructor
+ ISKGA Advanced Sea Kayak Guide
+ BAIML International Mountain Leader Trained
+ BCU Advanced Sea Kayak Leader & Canoe Leader
+ RNLI Beach Lifeguard
+ RLSS Level 3 National Water Safety Management Instructor
+ RLSS Open Water Lifeguard
+ UKCG Technical Canyoning
+ RYA Day Skipper, Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat
+ Remote Emergency Care First Aid & AED Trained
+ PGCE & QTS
+ MEng
Our events for 2023:
Mike also writes for the swimrunner section of the Outdoor Swimmer magazine, and co-authored the Wild Swimming Code for Natural Resources Wales.
Mike is one of the most experienced swimrun athletes in the UK. Over the last 10 years he has competed in swimrun across Europe including the OtillO World Series, and the BRECA Long Course Series. His vast array of experiences is wide, with several podium finishes. He is passionate about adventure swimming, off-road running and swimrun.
Along with team mate Paul, team WeSwimRun are the only British team to qualify via ranking points for the Swimrun World Championships 2023 (Totals: 60km run, 10km swim).
OTILLO Race Experience
+ Cannes 2022 World Series
+ Uto 2022 World Series
+ Malta 2019 Sprint (Solo)
+ Uto 2018 World Series
+ Hvar 2017 World Series
+ Isles of Scilly 2016 World Series
+ Engadin 2015 World Series
+ Uto 2015 World Series
+ Uto 2014 World Series
BRECA Race Experience
+ Gower 2018 (long course)
+ Coniston 2017 (long course)
+ Buttermere 2016 (long course)
LOVESWIMRUN Race Experience
+ Llanberis 2022, 1st Mixed Team (Mixed Team Course Record)
+ Llanberis 2019, 1st Team (Male Team Course Record)
+ Holy Island 2017, 1st Mixed team
+ Llanberis 2017, 13km run, 3km swim
+ Llanberis 2016, 2nd Male Team
QUALIFICATIONS
+ Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach
+ Level 2 STA Swimming Teacher
+ MT Mountain Leader
+ MT Rock Climbing Instructor
+ ISKGA Advanced Sea Kayak Guide
+ BAIML International Mountain Leader Trained
+ BCU Advanced Sea Kayak Leader & Canoe Leader
+ RNLI Beach Lifeguard
+ RLSS Level 3 National Water Safety Management Instructor
+ RLSS Open Water Lifeguard
+ UKCG Technical Canyoning
+ RYA Day Skipper, Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat
+ Remote Emergency Care First Aid & AED Trained
+ PGCE & QTS
+ MEng
Our events for 2023:
- Tal Y Llyn Swimrun
- Dyfi Swimrun
- The Dyfi 13km Swim (longest estuary swim race in the UK)
- Dyfi Aquathlon (longest aquathlon in the world)
- Cadair X Half Marathon
- Tal Y Llyn Swim (Two Miler & The Cool Mile)
- Guided Marathon Swims
- The Welsh 3000s
- Atlas Mountains 3 Peaks
Mike also writes for the swimrunner section of the Outdoor Swimmer magazine, and co-authored the Wild Swimming Code for Natural Resources Wales.
Swimming against the tide, Aberdyfi
Training in the Dyfi Estuary, 2016
