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Open Water Swimming Equipment Checklists
I hate showing up for a swim only to realize I've left a crucial item by the door at home. These are lists that I've started using to...
Nutrition and Feeding Schedules
Humans need to eat and drink to stay fueled, especially in endurance sports. Whether you're swimming or paddling for a nice leisurely...
Bringing Your Floating Friend To Life
I'm so excited to have Quackpackers venturing out into the world! I wanted to be sure to explain how they are "assembled" once you...
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Daniela Klaz
Dec 2, 20241 min read
Prevent the Pain: Shoulder Workouts
Do you suffer from rotator cuff, neck, collarbone pain during or after swimming? Do you want to have buff-super-tough shoulders that...
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Daniela Klaz
May 31, 20243 min read
Open Water Workout Ideas
Swimming in the pool to train provides different opportunities for speed, endurance, and technique training because it's a...
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Daniela Klaz
Feb 13, 20242 min read
Valentine's Day Swim Workouts
You may love (or hate) today's workouts. The intent is to play with different speeds and build up your cardio and lung capacity. XOXO...
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Daniela Klaz
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Freestyle Technique Overview
In an effort to provide a resource for swimmers focusing on technique during their workouts, I've created a series of cards (downloadable...
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Daniela Klaz
Jan 22, 20242 min read
Monday Motivation: Pyramid Sets for Stamina
Today's workouts are geared toward building up to distance with some flair. A fun way to do this is with pyramid sets that contain...
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Daniela Klaz
Jan 15, 20243 min read
Monday Motivation: High Intensity Middle Distance
Today's workouts are geared toward increasing intensity over middle distances, elevating your heart rate and working to make intervals. ...
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Daniela Klaz
Jan 8, 20243 min read
Monday Motivation: Non-Freestyle & IM Workouts
Today's workouts are geared toward changing muscle groups and gaining technique across strokes. Wait, what does that mean? There are many...
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Daniela Klaz
Jan 1, 20244 min read
Monday Motivation: Open Water Practice without Open Water
With the new year upon us, this week's Monday Motivation is going to be a little different. Instead of publishing a few pool workouts,...
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Daniela Klaz
Dec 25, 20234 min read
Monday Motivation: Holiday Focus & Spirit Week
Today's workouts are aimed toward technique and learning how to feel more self-aware in the water. If your goal is to start bulking up...
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Daniela Klaz
Dec 18, 20234 min read
Monday Motivation: Distance Day
Today's workouts are aimed toward gaining yardage and endurance. If you're training for a distance event, or using these workouts for a...
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Daniela Klaz
Dec 11, 20233 min read
Monday Motivation: Sprint Workouts
Today's workouts are targeting speed changes and sprinting. Despite these being lower yardage, you'll need to be lifted out of the pool...
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Daniela Klaz
Dec 4, 20234 min read
Monday Motivation: Kick & Pull Workout
Today's workouts are focusing on kick and pull efficiency. When you're kicking freestyle, backstroke, or butterfly, you want to kick...
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Daniela Klaz
Nov 13, 20231 min read
1 Mile to 5K: 26 Week Training Plan
You: I want to swim a 5K next year. Me: Rad. Let's do it. You: I don't know where to start or what yardage I need to aim for. Me: No...
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Daniela Klaz
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Drills for Body Position, Rotation, and Extension for Freestyle
Let's face it: swimming is TOUGH. For most people, swimming efficiently doesn't come naturally, and unlike most land endurance sports,...
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