tend to use far fewer strokes per length than beginners. This drill encourages you to ‘glide’ for as long as possible with each stroke and, although you wouldn’t do it in a race, it helps develop longer strokes.HOW? As you swim, keep your non
There are no rules to stop you swimming breaststroke or backstroke in a triathlon - and you'll see plenty of people doing exactly that in lots of races - but if you want to exit the water in the quickest time possible while using the least amount of energy, then it
We've all committed open-water swimming sins. And no, that doesn't mean the undignified fisticuffs at the start of a race, but offences that are entirely our own fault: aiming for a swan instead of a buoy; forgetting everything we know about
triathlete you will eventually have to take the plunge into the great unknown. But every time you brave an open-water session you'll build the crucial confidence and skills that will prove invaluable on race day.Open-water swimming may seem deep, dark and a
Whether you're serious about racing your first triathlon or you just want to do some cross-training in the pool, there are two types of swimming workouts that offer the most benefits for runners. The first is swimming laps, or endurance swimming, where you
select set of training aids, along with interval training and drills, will help to fine-tune your technique. Whether you're a beginner or an elite swimmer, there are certain items you should have in your swim bag. Training aids improve technique, develop
air but I'm focusing so hard on trying to keep my head down and my body flat that I keep forgetting. In any case the last time I tried it I caught a mouthful of water and I'm anxious not to repeat the experience. If they ever introduce a triathlon race
by piranhas. Or if you see yourself as a seasoned veteran, they'll show you how it is possible to shave off the seconds without having to shave your legs.If you're training for your first triathlon, it's fine to opt for any stroke in the swim but the focus
