Coach Victor Vizcaíno with EYM Coaching always talks about how race day nerves don’t just magically disappear… you prepare for them too.
One of the biggest mistakes athletes make is showing up rushed, frantic, and already stressed before the race even begins. Getting to your triathlon early gives you time to breathe, settle in, and actually enjoy the experience instead of feeling like you’re chasing the clock.
You have time to:
• Set up your transition area properly
• Double-check your gear and nutrition
• Walk through the flow of transition
• Get your body warmed up
• Get in the water and acclimate
• Calm your breathing and your mind
The goal isn’t to arrive in panic mode. The goal is to arrive prepared.
Confidence on race day is built long before the horn goes off. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do before a race is simply slow down, take a deep breath, and remind yourself: you trained for this. 🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️
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Whether you swim like a graceful dolphin… or like you’re losing a fight with a pool noodle, Victor’s Swim Clinic is here to help 🏊♂️🔥
This clinic is designed for athletes who want to:
✅ Improve swim technique
✅ Learn better breathing & efficiency
✅ Build open water confidence
✅ Acclimate to cold water
✅ Increase endurance
✅ Learn race strategy
✅ Stop feeling personally attacked by the swim portion of triathlons 😂
What I love most about Victor’s coaching is that he truly meets athletes where they are. No ego. No intimidation. Just real coaching, encouragement, and breakthroughs in the water. 💛
I’ve watched athletes go from panic and frustration… to swimming farther, calmer, and stronger than they ever thought possible.
And let’s be honest… surviving the swim usually makes the rest of the race feel a whole lot better 😆
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Coaching hits different when you’re not on the sidelines… you’re in it.
Out here at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon putting down 13.1 miles with my client Crystal — and yeah, this is what EYM Coaching looks like in real life.
Not perfect splits.
Not pretty miles.
Just grit, laughs, and a whole lot of “we’re doing this anyway.”
Because here’s the truth — anyone can write a plan…
but not everyone will lace up, show up, and run it WITH you when it gets hard.
Crystal’s out here building toward her Ironman.
I’m out here building toward a Boston Marathon qualifying time.
Two different goals. Same mission: get better, one mile at a time.
And somewhere around mile 9 when everything starts getting real…
we look at each other like, “this was your idea.” 😂
But that’s the work. That’s the standard.
At EYM Coaching, we don’t just talk about it — we live it, we breathe it, and sometimes we question it mid-run… but we finish it.
13.1 miles closer.
Boston, I’m coming.
Ironman, she’s coming.
Let’s go. 🏁
04/21/2026
🌊 OPEN WATER SWIM CLINIC (3 HOURS)
📍 Saturday, May 16th | 9:00 AM
This isn’t just “swim practice.”
This is where you learn how to:
✔ Stay calm when your heart rate spikes
✔ Control your breathing in open water
✔ Swim straight without wasting energy
✔ Navigate buoys and crowded starts
✔ Build real confidence before race day
No guesswork. No panic. Just ex*****on.
If open water makes you nervous… this is for you.
If you want to level up your race… this is for you.
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(We keep this small for safety and real coaching attention)
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If open water has ever made you hesitate… we got you.
Stay tuned 👀
Open Water Swim Clinic coming May 17th
Registration drops soon 🎉
I’m beyond excited to get out there, get uncomfortable, and help my friends turn fear into power in the water 💪🏽🌊
Let’s gooooo. Mission Possible.
Ditch the Black Line: Why Your Training Needs Open Water 🏊♂️💨
Staring at the same tiles at the bottom of the pool? It’s time to trade the chlorine for some Vitamin Sea (or lake water!).
I see it every season: athletes who are “pool fast” but panic when they hit the start line. Open water swimming isn’t just about fitness; it’s about adaptability.
Why you should get out there:
*Sighting is a Skill:*
You can’t follow a lane line in a race. Learning to lift your head without dropping your hips is a game-changer.
*Managing the Chaos:*
Between the chop, the sun, and the “washing machine” start, your brain needs to learn how to stay calm under pressure.
*Wetsuit Comfort:*
Don’t let race day be the first time you feel that chest compression. Get used to the buoyancy and the fit now!
The secret to a PR isn’t just swimming harder—it’s swimming smarter in the elements.
Need a hand (or a stroke correction)?
If the idea of deep water makes you anxious, or you’re tired of swimming extra meters because you can't sight straight, let’s fix it.
I offer 1-on-1 open water clinics and customized triathlon plans to get you race-ready.
**DM me "OPEN WATER”** or click the link in my bio to book a consult. Let’s make that swim the best part of your race! 🚀
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