This topic is right in Coach Robbie's wheelhouse and Mike is a great Guinea Pig due to his long history of open water swim anxiety. This podcast is loaded with gems on how to be a better open water swimmer. Included: • Pre-race rituals including a great way to prep for cold water • Getting mentally stronger • Wet suit chest pressures • Controlling your heart rate • Dealing with contact • The importance of warm ups • How to not worry about what's under the water • Training for congestion • Why stroke turnover is king • Positioning for a floating start • How to train harder than the race • How to use a sandy beach to make you stronger Please subscribe and comment on iTunes Email: CrushingIron@gmail.com www.crushingiron.com