Whether it’s your first time in open water or you’re polishing your race-day skills, these 1-2-1 coached sessions will get you there — faster than you think.
There is something uniquely daunting about open water swimming. No lane ropes, no black line on the floor, no walls to push off — just you, the water, and the horizon. It stops a huge number of triathletes from ever reaching their potential on race day. If any of that sounds familiar, you are in exactly the right place.
This summer, F4L Triathlon Coaching is offering dedicated 1-2-1 open water swim sessions at an inland lake — and spaces are filling up. Whether you have never ventured beyond the pool or you simply want to sharpen the skills that matter in a race, these sessions are built for you.
What to expect
Coach Paul Jones — British Triathlon Level 3 Coach and IRONMAN Certified Coach — will be right there with you from start to finish. Every session is tailored to where you are now and where you want to be. That might mean building confidence in open water for the very first time, or drilling the race-specific skills that make a real difference when the gun goes off: sighting, mass-start navigation, buoy turns, drafting, and clean exits from the water.
There are no group dynamics to navigate, no pace to match. Just focused, expert coaching with your goals at the centre of it.
Who is this for?
These sessions are ideal if you are:
- New to open water — anxious, unsure, or just wanting to build confidence in a safe and supportive environment with a qualified coach by your side.
- A triathlete preparing for race season — you can swim, but open water is a different beast. Sighting efficiently, managing a start, holding a line — these are skills, and skills can be coached.
- Anyone who wants to swim smarter — technique doesn’t stop mattering just because there are no lane lines. Open water rewards good habits and punishes wasted effort.
Why now?
Race season is here. Every week you spend uncertain in open water is a week your competition is gaining confidence. These sessions get you ready — not just to finish, but to race. Spaces are strictly limited to ensure the quality of coaching stays high, so the sooner you book, the better.
Spaces are limited — book your 1-2-1 open water session with Coach Paul now. Click the link below to choose a date and time that works for you.
Book your open water swim session →
Train Your Mind. Transform Your Race. Join F4L.
Triathlon isn’t just a test of physical endurance. It’s a mental crucible. The athletes who thrive aren’t just the fastest—they’re the ones who know how to stay calm in chaos, grounded in discomfort, and focused when everything else is trying to pull them off course.
That’s why mindset matters. And why F4L Triathlon Coaching is built around more than just metrics and mileage. We coach the whole athlete—body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, your first finish line, or simply want to feel more confident in your training, F4L offers a coaching experience rooted in stoic principles and emotional intelligence. We help you:
- Focus on what you can control
- Prepare for the unexpected
- Embrace the journey
- Build resilience through discomfort
- Stay present in every moment
- Keep perspective when it counts
- Show up and do the work
This isn’t just theory—it’s how we train. Every session, every plan, every conversation is designed to help you become the kind of athlete who doesn’t just endure, but evolves.
If you’re ready to train smarter, race stronger, and think clearer—join us.
👉 Sign up for F4L Triathlon Coaching and start building the mindset that lasts
