Fearless Swimming is all about learning practical tools to calm the body and mind so you can build your confidence and enjoy your race. Skills include: handling cold water, mass start, murky water, swimming straight, sighting, equipment, troubleshooting seasickness and muscle cramps, along with important safety precautions. Lecture and water practice. Optional 500 or 1000 yard (2 x to the buoy) swim. Pre-Registration required. No Walk-ins.

What is Fearless Swimming?

A fearless swimmer looks forward to the triathlon swim as the easiest, most comfortable part of the race. This clinic will teach you how to control/manage/prepare for many of the aspects of open water swimming that can make it difficult. The clinic is based upon the Ironman Series book by the same title and is taught by the book's author, Ingrid Loos Miller.

Is this a practice swim for an upcoming race?

No. In fact, if all you want a practice swim, go to a different clinic. This clinic focuses heavily on teaching and practicing specific open water skills. It is not a glorified workout.

Why do I need this workshop?

Swimming in a triathlon is wild. It is nothing like a swimming pool which is clean, temperature controlled and has lane lines to give you adequate elbow room. The triathlon swim is the most dangerous part of your race day. It is very crowded, your vision is impaired, you are wearing a wetsuit and you want to perform well too! The more prepared you are for these challenges, the more fun and the safer you will be when you race.

Will I learn any swimming technique?

No. This clinic is for Open Water skill building only. If you are interested in improving your swimming technique, look for Ingrid's Freestyle Improvement Workshops or contact her directly.

Who is the workshop for?

This workshop is for beginners to the sport, especially those that are reluctant to do so because they are anxious about the swim. You should be able to swim about (30- 40 laps/lengths) continuously in a pool.

What if I am REALLY scared of open water swimming?

If you are truly afraid to get into the water, you should take a Fearless Swimming Open Water Pool Clinic first. You will learn many of the basic skills that will make your transition to open water much easier. Contact Ingrid at Ingridloosmiller at gmail.com if you have questions.

What makes a Fearless Swimming workshop unique?

Space is limited at our workshops so we can give you adequate attention. Our workshops are longer than most and we go into lots of detail about overcoming fear, hence the title. We take a slower, step-by-step approach to building the skills you need to feel good about your ability to manage swimming in triathlons.

Who is the teacher, Ingrid?

Ingrid Loos Miller is a USAT Certified coach and author of 3 books in the Ironman Series. More important, she is exceptionally competent in wild water! As the first woman to lifeguard a beach in the City of Laguna Beach, she competed regularly in the surf and has seen just about every kind of trouble a person can get into in the water. Ingrid specializes in coaching beginners and nervous swimmers.

What if it rains?

The workshop will be held rain or shine. It will only be canceled if there are thunderstorms. Participants can opt out if it rains and can choose between a refund ( less $10 processing fee) or a raincheck for a future clinic.

What if I sign-up but can't attend the workshop?

No worries. Your entry will can be applied to a future workshop.

How can I learn more?

Go to our website for more information about upcoming Clinics, Workshops,coaching and personal instruction. http://www.ingridloosmiller.com or http://www.FearlessSwimming.com

Additional Information

This workshop will be held at the South Shore of Puddingstone Lake in beautiful Bonelli Park in San Dimas, CA - an easy drive from the heart of Orange County. Questions? Contact Ingrid at IngridLoosMiller at gmail.com

More Information

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Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.