Train Swimming in your Race Environment
When training for an open water swim, part of your training should be in an environment similar to the one you will be racing in. If you are doing an ocean swim, don’t let the race be the first time you set foot in the ocean! It’s important to get your body used to the [...]
Read More Of This Article...Minimize your use of equipment for a better freestyle
Everybody, especially triathletes, seems to love the pull buoys, kick boards, big paddles and long fins. However, these items are not going to help you when training for a triathlon swim. Buoys and boards are floatation devices and give you a false sense of being on top of the water, and are allowing you to [...]
Read More Of This Article...Tri Swim Coach Podcast #9- Triathlon Race Day Swim Tips
In this episode, we cover: 6 Frequently Asked Questions on race day swimming Question of the week: In freestyle, when should your hips start to rotate? References: Tri Swim Coach Newsletter with 5 free online swim lessons: http://www.triswimlessons.com The Essential Triathlon Swimming DVD: http://www.triswimcoach.com Tri Swim Coach podcast comments: Open up iTunes and type in [...]
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8 Tips to Training the Open Water
So you’re ready to get out there and do some open water swimming to prepare for your next triathlon? Before you go dipping into your local body of water, keep these tips in mind: 1. Never swim alone. For safety purposes, always swim with a group or bring along a friend. Given the unknown elements, [...]
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