’, directing each stroke to the opposite side, as this wastes energy and risks injury. Ensure your hands are always lower than your elbows in the water. CATCH-UPWHY? Top swimmers tend to use far fewer strokes per length than beginners. This drill encourages you
triathlon. It's for subscribers only (and you can subscribe here for instant access) – but non-subscribers can read this short guide to four efficiency-boosting technique drills. Cycling However fast you pedal, you’ll spend more of the race on your bike
explicitly prohibited in races. Also known as slipstreaming.Drills Repetitive exercises focusing on technique to promote efficiency. (See also, fingertip drag.)DuathlonA run-bike-run race (no swim section as in a triathlon).FFingertip drag Time
