The Swansea 5k Sunday, May 25, 2025
Road Closures

Road Closures

To make your day as easy as possible, here is a list of Road Closure we have on the day of the event.

4pm - 7.30pm

East Burrows Road
Oxford Street
Temple Street
Nelson Street
Westway
Whitewells
Cambrian Place
Union Street
Dunvant Place
A4067 Victoria Road
A4067 Oystermouth Rd
A4067 Mumbles Road

Road closure times are approximate and are subject to change. The sweep vehicle will trigger the roads to open again. Diversions will be in place to make your journey less stressful.

The importance of your leg kick in open water swimming. The importance of your leg kick in open water swimming.

Ever heard people saying, ‘You don’t need to use your legs in open water because you’re in a wetsuit’?? OR ‘You need to save your legs for the Bike & Run’??

Training the Swimming Energy systems Training the Swimming Energy systems

As triathletes were all familiar with the 5 training zones but in swimming, we like to make things more scientific and slightly more technical. This month I will be explaining the Swimming Energy systems with an easy-to-follow guide to help you put together your own swim session plan.

Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing?? Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing??

Top Tip - Start with a sprint tri early in the season. Swansea is a good one to get your confidence up as the swim is in SA1 Dock which is a great environment as you don’t have to battle the seas tide and currents.

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