From pool workouts to open water swimming, this guide will help you master the first leg of your next triathlon.
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The Principles of Freestyle Swimming Technique
Blending how an athlete moves out of the water with skills and training in the water—is a very effective way to swim better.
4 Open Water Fears?and How to Conquer Them
When it comes to open water swimming there are two types of people: those who get nervous and those that don't. Here's how to overcome your fears so you can join the confident crowd.
Break Down Your Freestyle to Boost Efficiency
Variations of certain techniques work best for different swimmers. To reach your full swimming potential, your training should incorporate individual styles with a mastery of the basic elements of technique.
Set a Training Benchmark with a Swim Time Trial
Gauge how well you're improving with a benchmark time trial. Test your Olympic- to long-distance tri swimming ability with this workout.
Psych Yourself Up for Open Water
It's that time of year when you transition from the comfort of heated pools to the challenges of open water. Arm yourself with these strategies to help you stay calm and safe.
One of My Favorite Fast Swim Workouts
When training for sprint and Olympic-distance triathlons, speed is the name of the game. Try this fast pool workout to add some giddy-up to your swim leg.
How to Swim Faster
Find out the real formula for swimming speed, and how to apply it to your workouts.
2 Top Swim Workouts for Triathletes
Following are two swimming workouts geared specifically to triathletes. The first incorporates a drafting exercise into an aerobic base workout. The second utilizes negative-splits to practice metering energy levels.
Race Rehearsal Tips for the Triathlon Swim Leg
The swim leg of a triathlon is the most difficult race situation to practice. Before your next race, these tips will prepare you to tackle the open water, no matter what level triathlete you are.
Swim Fast to Get Fast
Has your swimming speed hit a plateau? Stop pacing over long distances during your pool workouts and try these three fast sets instead.
Swim Sets to Jump-start Your Season
You've taken some time off after the end of the season and you're feeling rested, refreshed and ready to get in the water again. The only problem is you feel slow and sloppy. Here are several workouts to jump-start you toward blazing swim splits.
2 Pull Drills for Faster Freestyle
Are you a frustrated back-of-the-pack swimmer? Speed up your freestyle with these drills.
Proper Breathing Technique for Swimming
Learn how to get comfortable in the water and find a rhythm to your breathing, even through a stressful triathlon swim start.
Break the Rules to Swim Fast
Have you been swimming the same speed for years? Here's how to shake things up and swim your way out of your rut.
Why Triathletes Should Swim Other Strokes
Hey triathletes, time to mix your swimming up! Use this workout to inject some stroke-work into your pool sessions.
12-Week Swim Workout Plan for Sprint Triathlons
You've signed up for a sprint tri, but are having second thoughts about the swim leg. Fear not. This workout plan will your build endurance and have you ready when the gun goes off.
12-Week Swim Workout Plan for Olympic-Distance Triathlons
Don't flounder during the first leg of your Olympic-distance tri. Here are 12 weeks of swimming workouts to help you reach T1 feeling strong.
3 Drills for Open Water Swimming
Training with a group in open water is often limited to aerobic development. These drills will improve your swim-leg skills and give you the edge on race day.
Start to Finish: Owning the Open Water
The first five minutes of a triathlon can be chaotic. Learn how to manage this hectic time with a smooth entrance and proper pacing.
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