Explore new horizons with Unlocking the Open Water Swim, the ultimate guide for anyone eager to overcome their fear of open water and experience the excitement of competing in their first open water event.



Whether a beginner triathlete preparing for that first race or a swimmer dreaming of new challenges, this book motivates and empowers the reader to take the plunge. Packed with practical tips, mental strategies, and motivational insights, this step-by-step guide takes the reader from the safety of the pool to the vast, exhilarating open water. They will

•learn the difference between swimming in the pool and open water;

•find out what gear is required for pool training;

•practice and develop the best swim stroke techniques;

•discover how to train in the pool for open water swimming;

•master sight and navigation in open water;

•feel prepared for race day;

•and so much more!



The reader will further be inspired through captivating stories from first-time swimmers and experienced competitors, and through them will quiet any doubts, build confidence, and change their mindset to see the water not as a barrier, but as an opportunity.



With this book, readers will unlock their potential and embrace new challenges.



Hilary Topper is a USA Triathlon Coach, USMS Level 3 Swim Coach, Adult Learn-to-Swim Coach, RRCA Running Coach, WOWSA Open Water Swim Coach, and ESCI Endurance Coach. She is an accomplished triathlete and open water swimmer, having just completed an 8.2-mile swim around Mackinac Island. Hilary is a blogger with ATriathletesDiary.com and NY Lifestyle blog, HilaryTopper.com. She is also a podcaster with Hilary Topper on Air. She lives in New York with her husband, where she trains and motivates others to unlock their potential. She has two children, a grandson, and a grand dog named Daisy.