, balance, core rotation, aquatic breathing skills and core kicking. It doesn't matter where you are in your swimming career, everyone has to first master these skills.3. Since TI believes swimming is a technical rather than an endurance sport, drills always
training partner but ideally you should seek out a qualified swim coach. The easiest place to find one is at a triathlon club (go to www.britishtriathlon.org/clubs) although there are also a number of more individual and expensive options available. Try www
- and sometimes even in the pool when you're training. However, he's right: making friends with water could be the difference between loving every minute of a triathlon and metaphorically holding your breath until you exit the water.Triathletes from a non-swimming
. Pacing: the timed swim sessionRather than swimming to a distance you can alter your training by using time to check on your progress. "This session, in which you swim as far as you can in a set time, is worth repeating once every few weeks to get a better idea
, that's progress.At least now I can clearly understand that trying to breathe while swimming with my head mostly out of the water is counterproductive. It forces my hips down and my chest up; much of the effort of my arms and legs is then focused
select set of training aids, along with interval training and drills, will help to fine-tune your technique. Whether you're a beginner or an elite swimmer, there are certain items you should have in your swim bag. Training aids improve technique, develop
to improve your front crawl is to seek a second opinion. "It's always good to get some advice from a trained eye," says Williams. "Go along to your local triathlon club and ask the swimming coach to assess your technique." You may find it tough
progress by regularly timing how long it takes » you to swim a certain distance. Swim a timed 250m, 500m or 1000m and note in your training diary how long it took. Revisit the distance every fortnight or so (as suits your training plans) to chart your
thinking about trying an open-water session if you’re targeting a race that features an open-water swim.” One of the best – and easiest – ways to improve your front crawl is to seek a second opinion. “It’s always good to get some advice from a trained eye
