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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?
so that you have plenty of time to warm up properly. “Unless you are a very strong swimmer who can warm up once the race starts, plan on a good 10 to 12 minutes of warming up before the race and, ideally, complete it 15 to 20 minutes before the start
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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
're doing 10x100m, increase the pace throughout the set and make sure you swim each 100m slightly faster than the previous one. This will build an awareness and feel for a pace you can maintain.And If you do only one thing..."The best bit of advice I can
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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
to keep them from fogging up.2. Swim fins help you learn a tight, efficient kick. Use short, stubby swim fins such as Aqua Sphere Micro Fins (£13; www.aquasphereuk.co.uk) which allow a more natural kick than big, floppy scuba fins. 3
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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.
Open water swimming's poster girl Keri-Anne Payne made history when she took silver in the very first Olympic 10K marathon swim in Beijing. A year later she followed this feat with gold at the 2009 World Championships.A true water baby, Keri
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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.
Weeks 1-3Focus on building up the distances of each discipline and preparing your body for the demands of the race. ➊ You should aim to be able to cover the distances you will be racing. Build up the distances slowly, especially if you're slightly
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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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