The Wales Swim Friday, June 27, 2025
Race Pack

The Wales Swim Race Pack

We want to ensure the Wales Swim is an amazing day for all athletes! We also want to make sure that everyone competing knows exactly what’s happening, when it’s happening, and most importantly what you need to keep safe and have a great time!

You can find the Race Pack below, along with the Race Briefing Video.

In order to take part in the event you MUST bring Photo ID to registration. It is also imperative that you watch the Video Briefing prior to the event.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PROVISIONAL RACE PACK AND THE FINAL VERSION WILL BE EMAILED LATER THIS WEEK.

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Dive in Without Drowning: 5 must know tops for first time triathlon swimmers.

So, you've signed up for your first triathlon—congratulations! You're about to enter a world of foam rollers, body glide, and Type 2 fun. But let’s be real: if the idea of plunging into open water surrounded by 200 thrashing wetsuit warriors makes your stomach do backflips, you’re not alone

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The importance of your leg kick in open water swimming.

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Training the Swimming Energy systems
Training
Training the Swimming Energy systems

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