Open Water Swim Clinic

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  • Date: August 29, 2009
  • Address: 124 Lake Street Coventry, CT, Coventry, Connecticut Get directions
  • Country: United States
  • Race type: Swim (Other)
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  • Organization: Hartford Marathon Foundation
  • Website: http://http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/marathonnew/training/traininggroups.htm
  • Contact email: [email protected]
  • Description: Open Water Swim Clinic

    Who: Triathletes & Swimmers wanting to improve their open water swimming
    When: Saturday, August 29th from 7-9 a.m.
    Where: Patriots Park Beach, 124 Lake Street (Coventry Lake) Coventry, CT
    Cost: $40

    Featured Coach: Marcy MacDonald
    Learn open water swim techniques from record holder Marcy MacDonald who has crossed the English Channel more than any American woman (9 times). In 2001, she was the first American woman to complete a double crossing in 21 hours, 19 minutes. When not swimming, Marcy MacDonald practices podiatry in Andover, CT.

    The Clinic will cover the following topics:
    • Why swimming in open water is different from pool swimming
    • Techniques for swimming with a crowd & staying calm
    • Swimming the shortest distance possible
    • How to Sight
    • Exiting and entering the water
    • Transitions & wetsuits

    (Notes: This clinic does not provide swim lessons. All participants should be able to swim at least ½ a mile. Every participant needs a USAT Membership or must purchase a one day USAT pass for $10.00)

    Registration & Questions:
    Call to reserve your spot. The $40 registration fee must be paid prior to the event via check or credit card.
    Hartford Marathon Foundation
    Attention: Peggy/Swim Clinic
    41 Sequin Drive
    Glastonbury, CT 06033
    860-652-8866

    Directions to Patriot’s Park 124 Lake Street, Coventry, CT from Hartford area:

    84 East to 384 East to 44/6 East. Stay on 44 when it splits with 6, right at 31 South (Main St), right at Lake Street (at gas station). Gated entrance will be on your right.

    USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event
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