Running in your wetsuit during a swimrun event can get very hot, especially due to the locations and lengths of races. Precision Fuel & Hydration is an essential part of our race strategy and helps us perform at our best.
Rhian and Ben Martin
UK's No.1 Mixed Swimrun Team
Ben and Rhian were early pioneers of swimrun in the UK and were ranked the World's No.1 mixed team in 2017 and 2018.
They remain one of best mixed team in the business as they've qualified for the ÖTILLÖ World Championships four years running and have podiumed at numerous ÖTILLÖ World Series and Breca Swimrun events.
They combine their training with a busy work and family life as Rhian runs a fitness business and Ben works in finance, while they also have two young children to keep them on their toes at home.
Running in your wetsuit during a swimrun event can get very hot, especially due to the locations and lengths of races. Precision Fuel & Hydration is an essential part of our race strategy and helps us perform at our best.
Notable Achievements
2019 | 2nd at Breca Gower |
2018 | Ranked World No1 Mixed Swimrun team |
2017 | Ranked World No1 Mixed Swimrun team |
2018 | 2nd at ÖTILLÖ Isle of Scilly |
2018 | 1st at Breca Gower |
2018 | 3rd at ÖTILLÖ 1000 Lakes |
2017 | 3rd at ÖTILLÖ 1000 Lakes |
2017 | 3rd at ÖTILLÖ Isle of Scilly |
Rhian's Top Tips
It's essential to have a plan and execute it - your fueling and hydration strategy makes or breaks your raceResearch the race course profile and try to prepare for it in training Expect the unexpected! Lots of things can happen in swimrun events - don't stress and take it in your stride (or stroke)