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Become a 'Power On' Swimmer in Six Easy Steps
By Simon Griffiths on 15/09/2010 15:32:02
are high throughout the stroke and the recovery phase is relaxed.3. Master the ‘catch’ at the front end of each stroke and apply power backwards throughout. It may require a lot of practice but the results will be worth it.4. You will need to develop
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Q+A: How can I improve the pull phase of my stroke?
By on 07/11/2011 12:31:54
and Run In England leader, and also oversees the Parachute Regiment selection process. He has sub-1:00 Ironman swims to his name and regularly competes in triathlons and challenge events.
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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
simply swim for a pre-determined amount of time or complete a designated distance at a moderate intensity. Lap swimming is a great form of active recovery after a hard run, while it also prepares you for the rigours of a triathlon's open-water swim
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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
) or too late (while your arm is in the recovery phase). Think smooth and low as you turn your head, and imagine the timing of the turn is prompted by the pull of your arm underwater. Rotate your head rather than lifting it. Never hold your breath
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Swim drills
By on 15/04/2013 12:56:03
is both under and out of the water. This will also position your hand well when it enters the water at the start of every pull.HOW? As you swim, keep your elbows bent, imagining you are lifting your arm out of your pocket with each recovery, and aim
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Seven Steps To Better Swimming Technique
By Matt Bean and Ethan Boldt on 23/11/2009 17:04:32
If you think that swimming is your weakest link, this expert advice will help you to keep up with the triathlon pack
by piranhas. Or if you see yourself as a seasoned veteran, they'll show you how it is possible to shave off the seconds without having to shave your legs.If you're training for your first triathlon, it's fine to opt for any stroke in the swim but the focus
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Pool Your Talents
By on 18/11/2009 12:56:12
The majority of your swim training may take place in the pool, but it can still improve your open-water skills
to swim, so the more familiar you can become with water the better," says Team GB swimming coach Sean Kelly. Using one or two of your swimming sessions every week as recovery time after bike and run sessions will teach you to swim efficiently and
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Learn to Love Open Water
By on 23/11/2009 17:32:21
Most triathletes come to the sport through running or cycling, which means that swimming can pose problems. But even if you thrash about the pool as if you're very angry at something, you can learn to love the water
It would never previously have occurred to me to seek out external help to improve my swimming or even to have a sense of introspection about it. But now, on the cusp of my first serious triathlon season, the obvious limitations of my swimming have become
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Pool Your Talents
By on 04/06/2010 08:37:23
The majority of your swim training may take place in the pool, but it can still improve your open-water skills
to swim, so the more familiar you can become with water the better," says Team GB swimming coach Sean Kelly. Using one or two of your swimming sessions every week as recovery time after bike and run sessions will teach you to swim efficiently and
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Open Secrets
By Terry Laughlin on 18/11/2009 12:10:55
The swimming techniques you use in the open water should not be the same as those you use in the pool, says Terry Laughlin
other words, pit stops for your arms) occupy about a quarter of the time and distance. In open water, a mile will take at least 10 per cent more time to swim (because push-offs boost your speed) and there are no pit stops.Meeting these challenges demands
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