coach at Swim Smooth (www.swimsmooth.com) says, "The longest possible freestyle stroke isn't necessarily the most efficient in all situations and for all swimmers."Jack Maitland of TheTriathlonCoach.com agrees the emphasis on increasing stroke length has
forward in the water.Superman kickSwimming with one arm ahead of you and one arm to your side, propel yourself for a length with only your kick. Focus on being horizontal in the water, keeping a soft leg and kicking from the hips.FistsAs it sounds, swim a
demanding interval session with the emphasis on quality and hard work.Test yourselfUse this test to give yourself an idea of what your RPE might be in swimming.1) Swim 50 metres fast (a level 9, almost flat-out but not quite), then rest for two minutes.2
it there.Rudd has been competing in triathlons since 1994 and has firm ideas about the swim. "It's about thinking and training smart," he says. "If you only have a few hours in the water each week, you need to use every single minute to its maximum."If your
pace with a 20-second rest after each 50m interval. Finally, cool down with a few more easy lengths.Nearly all triathlon swims take place in open water and in a big crowd, which is very different from cruising along in your own lane with the black line
the lifeguards cause to fret. Speedo's soft Aquatic Mitts (£13.00, www.speedo.com) are one example. Made of neoprene, they are durable, hold their shape and dry quickly (although you shouldn't leave them languishing in the bottom of your bag). Choose the correct
"Water is 1,000 times denser than air," says Laughlin. "So the single most important factor is to slip your body through the smallest hole in the water." Imagine a central axis extending from the top of your head to the opposite end of the pool. Rotate your
great way of getting a resistance workout without giving the lifeguards cause to fret. Speedo's soft Aquatic Mitts (£13.00, www.speedo.com, above right) are one example. Made of neoprene, they are durable, hold their shape and dry quickly (although you
, 10x100m) at a controlled effort of around 85 per cent of your max. As well as timing the 100s, count the number of strokes you take (one arm pull). Maintain this pace, or even reduce it.5. The Mistake: Inconsistent Pacing"In a triathlon, adrenalin
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