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Master the Water: Triathlon Swim Clinics for Every Level

Sunday, January 31 at 1 PM

at Northwest YMCA of Austin

Master the Water: Triathlon Swim Clinics for Every Level

IM 70.3/140.6 Swim Success Bundle (Pool + Lake) Dates & Times: • Pool Clinic — Sun, Feb 1, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM CST • Open Water Clinic — Sat, Feb 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CST Locations: NW YMCA Pool + Walter E. Long Lake Includes: Pool technique clinic + open water skills clinic & supported practice swim (1,000 yd or 1.2 mi) Goal: Improve swim efficiency, reduce race-day anxiety, and execute a confident long-course swim Requirements: Must be able to swim 100 yds continuous (pool), 100 yds (OWS) | Swim safety buoy required IM 70.3/140.6 Swim Clinic – Pool Only Date: Sun, Feb 1, 2026 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM CST Location: NW YMCA Pool Focus: Stroke efficiency, body position, energy conservation Goal: Leave with targeted drills to improve endurance and efficiency Requirements: Must swim 100 yds continuously IM 70.3/140.6 Open Water Swim Clinic – Lake Only Date: Sat, Feb 28, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CST Location: Walter E. Long Lake Focus: Sighting, drafting, navigation, cold-water entry Practice Swim: 1,000 yds or 1.2 miles (fully supported) Goal: Build open-water confidence and race readiness Requirements: Must be able to swim 100 yds (OWS) | Swim safety buoy required Level 1: New Triathlete Swim Clinic (Pool) Date: Sun, Mar 1, 2026 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM CST Location: NW YMCA Pool Focus: Breathing rhythm, body position, foundational technique Goal: Swim calmly and efficiently with confidence Requirements: Must swim 25 yds continuously Level 2: Intermediate Triathlete Swim Clinic (Pool) Date: Sun, Mar 1, 2026 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM CST Location: NW YMCA Pool Focus: Speed development, stroke efficiency, race strategy Goal: Swim faster without working harder Requirements: Must swim 50 yds continuously ======================== Check-In: Arrive 15 minutes early More Details: Prep and logistics info will be emailed prior to your clinic Swim Bike Run Fun Club

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