Fun Triathlon Open Water Swim Practice & Training Meetups

🏊 Open Water Swim Training in Austin | Get Race-Ready at Walter E. Long Lake

Race coming up? Don’t let open water be your weakness.

If you’re training for a triathlon, your swim shouldn’t start on race day.

Join our Fun Open Water Swim Meetups in Austin, TX and build real confidence in the conditions that matter—no pool lines, no guesswork, no panic.

Swim your pace. Swim your distance. Get race ready.

🚀 Build Confidence. Swim Strong. Race Smart.

Train in a safe, supported open water environment designed for triathletes and endurance swimmers.

• ✅ Swim Your Way – Any pace. Any distance. No pressure.
• 🏊 Mentor-Led Support – Technique, sighting, race strategy
• 🛶 Kayakers on Course – Guidance + visibility where it counts
• 🛟 Certified Lifeguards – Safety always comes first
• 👥 In-Water Support (Swim Angels) – Real-time help when you need it
• 🤝 Community Vibes – No ego. Just athletes getting better

🌊 Designed for All Levels (Yes, Even If You’re Nervous)

First time in open water?
You’re exactly who this is for.

Experienced triathlete?
Dial in your race skills and efficiency.

• 🔁 400–750m Loop Courses – Build endurance and race rhythm
• 🐥 200–250yd Shoreline Loop ("Duck Loop") – Stay close, stay confident
• 🧠 Practice sighting, breathing, starts, and open water flow

🌟 New to Open Water? We’ve Got You.

Before you even swim, we set you up for success with a pre-swim briefing and skills coaching:

• ✔️ Safety and buoy use
• ✔️ Sighting without a pool line
• ✔️ Race starts and exits
• ✔️ Managing anxiety and breathing resets
• ✔️ Gear tips (wetsuits, goggles, etc.)

👉 This is where confidence is built.

📅 2026 Swim Dates (Austin Open Water Training)

Every 2nd Saturday | 7:15 – 8:45 AM

• April 11
• May 9
• June 13
• July 11
• Aug 8 (tentative)
• September 12

🛟 Safe. Supported. Structured.

We’re not just a meetup—we’re a race-prep environment.

• Lifeguards and kayakers on course
• Clearly marked swim loops
• Beginner-friendly shoreline option
• Pre-swim safety briefing every session

🧳 What to Bring

Swimsuit • Goggles • Towel • Sunscreen
🛟 Safety buoy required

👉 New? Limited loaner buoys available.

💲 Simple Pricing

$15 Drop-In | No commitment | Must pre-register

📍 Location

Walter E. Long Lake Metro Park (Swim Beach)
Austin, TX

🔥 Ready to Feel Confident on Race Day?

👉 Register Now for Open Water Swim Training in Austin

Train Smart. Swim Confident.

The Fun Triathlon Open Water Swim Practice & Training Meetups brings an exciting race distance to Austin, Texas on March 11, 2024. Don't miss this beautiful event!