Swimrun Workshop
2022 DATES TBC
Get set for the swimrun season in our comprehensive workshop covering:
Get set for the swimrun season in our comprehensive workshop covering:
- Swimrun wetsuits
- 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
- Shoes, socks & foot care
- Reading the course and the conditions
- Solo v Team considerations
- Insider tips for specific races
We will 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 longer than 700m, the focus is more on the swim to run, and run to swim transitions.
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.
Training in the Dyfi Estuary, 2016
SWIMRUN WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS
"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 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 many reasons.
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 (set a new course record!)
+ Holy Island 2017 - 17km run, 3km swim
+ Llanberis 2017 - 13km run, 3km swim
+ Llanberis 2016 - 13km run, 3km swim
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
+ UKCG Technical Canyoning
+ RYA Day Skipper, Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat
+ Remote Emergency Care First Aid & AED Trained
+ PGCE & MEng
Mike organisers Tal Y Llyn Swimrun, Dyfi Swimrun, the longest estuary swim event in the UK, and a range of trail and ultramarathons. He 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 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 many reasons.
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 (set a new course record!)
+ Holy Island 2017 - 17km run, 3km swim
+ Llanberis 2017 - 13km run, 3km swim
+ Llanberis 2016 - 13km run, 3km swim
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
+ UKCG Technical Canyoning
+ RYA Day Skipper, Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat
+ Remote Emergency Care First Aid & AED Trained
+ PGCE & MEng
Mike organisers Tal Y Llyn Swimrun, Dyfi Swimrun, the longest estuary swim event in the UK, and a range of trail and ultramarathons. He also writes for the swimrunner section of the Outdoor Swimmer magazine, and co-authored the Wild Swimming Code for Natural Resources Wales.
Jon & Sarah from SimRun Radio enjoying out swimrun workshop at Tal Y Llyn
"He who swims against the tide knows it's strength". Training in the Dyfi estuary
