Train for the Triathlon Swim in 2 Hours a Week
Building up your swimming fitness isn't a fulltime job. Here's how to make sure you're ready for the first leg of the triathlon in just two hours p...
By Kevin KoskellaSwimming Articles & Techniques
8 Tips for Open Water Swimming Newbies
Perhaps nothing scares a firsttime triathlete more than the open water swim. Head into your race confident by following these eight open water tips.
By Chris Kaplanis
Busy Pool? Lap Swim Etiquette for Sharing Lanes
Jumping into a lane with one or two other swimmers can be intimidating if you're unaware of the etiquette. Here's how to best approach lap swimming...
By Ryan Wood
Key Principles of Open Water Drafting
Understanding where to position yourself while drafting in open water is crucial to maximizing its effects. So why are you still swimming directly ...
By Steven Munatones
The Pyramid of Open Water Success
Achieve your open water racing goals by focusing on these building blocks to optimal performance.
By Steven Munatones
6 Ways to Improve Your Open Water Swimming Technique
Swimming in the pool isn't quite the same as swimming in choppy, cold water with many other swimmers. These tips will help you tweak your training ...
By Nicole Morell
3 Drills to Fix Your Swimming Stroke and Eliminate Drag
Want to learn how to swim faster? Discover the three most common freestyle mistakes and the swimming drills that will help you fix them.
By Michelle Valenti
4 Yoga Poses to Prevent Swimming Injuries
Increase your mobility in the water and prevent injury with these four yoga poses.
By Laura Waite
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