and excitement can make swimmers go off too fast," says Furniss, "but they often end up blowing up. And that's before the bike or the run. Learn to pace yourself well and you'll have a much more successful race." Don't go out too fast in the swim section of a
. "If you look around any pool, you can spot people who are nervous and uptight when they're swimming: they will be grimacing," says Kelly. The result is that the muscles in the face, neck and shoulders tense up and stroke efficiency plummets
should be aiming for complete relaxation and a flat position in the water, which is essential for reducing drag once you start swimming.1. Start by floating on your back in the pool by forming a star shape and looking directly up.2. Step two is to float
