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May 17, 2018It's that time of year again when event organisers deem the British open water venues to be warm enough to host races - it's unlikely to be warm though! If you're taking on your first open water triathlon, what can you do to prepare?
The first thing you'll need is a swimming specific wetsuit, rather than a 'shorty' or sailing type wetsuit. Thanks to support from Solo Sports, I use the fantastic Arena Carbon Tri Wetsuit which offers buoyancy, great flexibility around the shoulders and a reverse rear zip for a quick transition. The most important thing is to get a wetsuit that fits you - too big, small or tight and you will have reduced movement for swimming and may feel constricted and struggle to breathe normally. On the other hand, with a wetsuit that's too big, you'll have water flushing through with every stroke which can be cold and unpleasant, not to mention create extra drag. It's worth trying on a s
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April 30, 2018arena UK is pleased to announce the signing of Plymouth Leander Swimming Club to the arena team.
Over the years, Plymouth Leander has nurtured swimmers at every level – from youngsters starting out to Olympic and World Champions. They have grown in size and reputation but strive to develop and encourage grass roots swimming as well as elite performance.
We look forward to working with Plymouth Leander and helping to maintain this level of achievement.
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April 13, 2018Sunday 8th April
"The West Lancs Triathlon is one of the earliest triathlons in the area and the impressive, modern campus of Edge Hill University was a great location to kick off my 2018 multisport season. I recently returned from a week-long warm weather training camp in Mallorca with Racepace where I was able to get some good sessions in across all three disciplines as well as put my Arena Carbon Triathlon Wetsuit to the test. Back in the UK and with some specific sessions for this event completed I was raring to go!