The winter is a useful time to build strong foundations. Swimrun.com contributor, Alex Sheen shares some of his top five tips for using the winter wisely. Becoming a swimrun superstar is about being the best version of yourself while not losing sight of those important things such as family or friends, the offseason is a […]
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ÖDYSSEY Swimrun Austin Pace Bend Race Report
Alex Sheen who only started participating in swimrun this year, reports on his first full distance course at Ödyssey’s Austin Pace Bend Swimrun. He finished inside the top 10 in the solo category and had a blast. About Ödyssey Swimrun Lars Finanger and the Ödyssey team have done a terrific job of finding locations across […]
The Best Swimrun Goggles: Colting Open Water Goggles (OW) Under Test
Swedish brand Colting Wetsuits is a specialist swimrun gear producer borne out of founder Jonas Colting’s frustration with the lack of swimrun availability in the early days of the sport. Our tester, Alex Sheen put Colting’s Open Water goggles through their paces in training and at swimrun races (inland and sea). Ultimately, their utility as […]
Do I Really Have To Use Swimrun Hand Paddles?
Experienced swimmer, Alex Sheen talks about his journey into using hand paddles for swimrun. Some of the most common questions I get asked by people who have watched a swimrun video relate to hand paddles! Ranging from “what are those ruddy great things on your hands?”, to “do I really have to wear them?”, as […]
Race Report: As Keen As Mustard Bewl Water
Alex Sheen, who is new to swimrun this year reports on his race at Bewl Water. Bewl Water is As Keen as Mustard’s 3rd race of the season and one of precious few in the South East of the UK, making it extremely popular among the many triathlon and running clubs in the area. Offering […]