Open Water Series Clinic 3 - Utilizing Different Energy Systems

Open Water Series Clinic 3: Energy Systems & Performance

Train smarter by understanding how your body fuels performance—and how to target specific energy systems for open water success.

This session breaks down the science behind endurance performance, helping you understand how different energy systems power key phases of a race—from the opening sprint to the final push. You’ll learn how to train each system effectively, why pacing matters, and how to design workouts that support your open water goals.

Knowing how to swim fast isn’t enough—elite athletes know when and how to apply their effort. With guidance from national-level coaches, you’ll walk away with a smarter approach to training and a clearer understanding of what it takes to hold speed and form under pressure.

Why this clinic is different:

This pool-based session combines education on targeted swimming sets with insights into race-day energy use. Coaches will teach you how to structure…