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Swim Start: Eight Top Tips
By Courtney Johnson on 11/05/2012 13:00:00
Hundreds of people, one starting point. What should you do?
It is normal to have mixed feelings about the swim portion of a triathlon. Even experienced triathletes can feel nervous about the washing machine-experience that is the swim start. But with the right guidance you can make a first-class start.1
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Five Common Swimming Mistakes - And How to Fix Them
By Nicola Joyce on 29/10/2010 15:54:26
Elite swimming coach Bill Furniss identifies five common swimming mistakes - and how to overcome them
the length you're producing from one end of your stroke (outstretched fingertip) to the other (outstretched toe). The longer you let that long line stay in unbroken contact with water, the further you'll travel per stroke. Top tip: Swim an endurance set (say
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Triathlon Training - Swimming
By on 19/06/2006 12:28:03
Jump in at the deep end with our lowdown on swim training and how it can help your running
tips from a keen observer will save you weeks of struggling on your own.Experts also advise beginning swimmers to forget about speed. "If you're competing in a triathlon, you can't afford to use your legs too much in the swim because you'll need them
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Sylvia Franklin on 21/04/2004 15:56:10
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time not givenThe thing that kept me going - the thought of a swim, a steam and a massage on Monday!Also Paula Radcliffe's tip of counting to 100 backwards. If it works for her..... although I got through a lot more 100's than she probably does
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Q+A: How do I use hand paddles?
By on 13/06/2011 12:00:00
upper-body strength and power. Elite training tips Again, start by introducing short sessions into your training regime and gradually increase.Other swimming aids to consider when training for a triathlon are pull buoys, kick boards and fins, which all
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Pose your questions to Speedo's experts
By on 17/06/2011 10:13:37
Introducing a series of live forum Q+As taking place in May and June
, Bike and Run Training (June 17) Steve Trew, Triathlon coach Solid Gold: Training Tips from Rebecca Adlington's Coach (June 24) Bill Furniss, GB Swimming coach Race Day: How to Prepare for Big Events (July 1) Helen Jenkins, GB
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Six Open-Water Goggles
By Nicola Joyce on 03/05/2010 09:35:38
The right mask or pair of goggles can mean the difference between a comfortable, confident and fast swim, and one that is none of those things
to swimming in the outdoors, you can choose from goggles, masks or a hybrid. Some people like the extra feeling of protection offered by masks, while others are happy with larger styles of goggles (we've tested both types here).Whatever you choose, your open
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TW Interviews: Keri-Anne Payne
By on 07/03/2011 17:05:23
TW grills Keri-Anne Payne about how she tames tough open water races and discovers her very best beginner tips.
have to deal with.If you could give just one tip for people who are new to open water swimming, what would it be?Just make sure you can comfortably do the distance in a pool and even train over that distance. That helps to give you confidence in your
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Perfect 10: Essential Tri Training Tips
By Ralph Hydes on 09/05/2011 15:39:41
Following out beginners' triathlon training schedule? Follow these training tips to get the best results.
to using them.For the swimIn your training sessions try to swim the distance that you are going to complete. For a sprint distance this is 750m. Don't worry if you can't do it just yet. Make a note of how far you can swim and the time it takes you. The next
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Swim Secrets (Preview)
By on 31/03/2010 15:36:48
Taking to the open water can be daunting; here's how to feel at home (non-subscriber preview)
, eventually, glee.Your stroke in the open water should differ to the one you use in the pool. These tips and drills won't let you down.1 Body PositionTo swim long distances, a streamlined body position will markedly reduce your effort. Poor leg position is a
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