Do you know someone who you comfortably swim with in training, but always comes out of the water ahead of you in a race? Open water swimming is not purely about your stroke and your fitness, there are certain skills required that can put you ahead of the pack. Heather shares 5 crucial skills so you can nail your next race!

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