Feeding

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noun or verb - Feeding is the process of eating (fueling) or drinking (hydrating) during an open water swimming race, relay or solo marathon swim. Feeding is done while the swimming is treading water. It is one element of the concept of interleaving in the training of open water swimmers and triathletes.

Contents 1 Feeding Process 2 Origin 3 Synonyms 4 Feeding Explained Virtually 5 External links

Feeding Process

The feeding process is generally considered to be a four-step process:

1. Seek and Spot
2. Reach and Roll
3. Gulp and Go
4. Toss and Turn

The swimmers stopped momentarily for a feeding.

Origin

bef. 900; ME feding, OE féding

Synonyms

Drink, gel pack, fueling, hydrating

Feeding Explained Virtually

Feeding explained by Open Water Source's Chris and Dan:

External links

• 2 Seconds Of Pressure On Coaches And Athletes
• Open Water 6T - Teaching Open Water Feeding
• Hydration And Fueling Drills For The Open Water
• Feeding Fast In The Open Water
• Open Water Swimming - Feeding Drills
• Open Water Swimming Moves and Tactics
• How Olympic Marathon Swimmers Feed (Drink)
• Tasting Love In The Open Water
• Getting Lost In The Open Water
• Officiating Intent In The Open Water World
• What Is The Correct Call In The Open Water?
• Open Water Swimming
• Marathon Swimming
• World Open Water Swimming Association
• World Professional Marathon Swimming Federation
• Will Interleaving and IM Help You Swim Faster?
• Open Water Swimming Moves and Tactics
• Reach And Rolling So Nothing Is Spilled