-up (50m easy swim, 25m pull and 25m kick. 30-second recovery, then repeat). Pulls and kicks are technique drills in which you use only your arms or legs, with a float or pull buoy to assistTechnique drills (pulls or kicks, or practise breathing on each
. Fiona Ford, a professional triathlete, coach and founder of coaching service Triathlon Europe, says February is the ideal time to work on your weaknesses. "For many triathletes swimming presents the biggest challenge and winter is the perfect time
include getting swimming coaching to help you identify ‘dead’ parts in your stroke and practising drills to improve, or following a strength and conditioning programme to help you improve your hillwork on the run and bike, for example
Armstrong charged ahead for a mile or so, Isaacs, whose shaved head, Marine’s physique, and South African accent give him the bearing of a really friendly drill sergeant, said his approach was to keep things interesting and Armstrong injury-free. "The
