5 things we wish we knew before our first swimrun

We spent an hour fumbling with our gear in our first swimrun

Coming from triathlon? Swimrun hits different. Here's what actually matters:

Swim more than you think – you're going in and out of the water constantly, shoulder fitness is key
Train your gut – fuel with grams of carbs per hour, carry electrolytes in your wetsuit
Dial in transitions – 10 transitions at 5-10 min each? That's literally hours. Make them crisp.
Tap into the community – hit up shakeout swims, ask questions, everyone's stoked to help
Invest smart in gear – swimrun-specific wetsuit, big pull buoy, hand paddles (rental programs exist!)