Survive or thrive? When it comes to open-water swimming for triathlon race day, there are two camps of thought. The competitors who just want to get through it without losing too much time (or ...

At the break of dawn, a group of swimmers step into a quiet lake, scanning the open horizon. There are no lane lines, no black lines on the bottom of the pool. Simply the water, wind, and the unknown.

As temperatures rise and families flock to the water to cool off, safety should be at the top of our minds, especially for those with young kids. To help us all swim smarter this season, I spoke with ...

Laura Reineke is an avid open water swimmer. Her passion has taken her from crossing the English Channel to circumnavigating Manhattan Island. But the hobby has also made her feel poorly on several ...