A long-standing argument in the triathlon community goes like this: Is it more beneficial to use long strokes in freestyle? If yes, how can this be made possible? What are Long Strokes? Long strokes require arm extension and gliding after each arm stroke. This allows you to save energy while gaining more distance from each ...…
A swimmer should be knowledgeable enough when it comes to the right position of hands, fingers and arms throughout the stroke. Injuries of the shoulder are often caused by a swimmer entering his or her hand into the water too far or too close to the so call “midline of the body”. Postures ...…
Balancing your energy levels throughout the triathlon swim is difficult. Regardless of the training you have had prior the race, there are always a number of factors that are out of your control, such as the wave and wind conditions, bumping into other competitors, or an unexpected mishap with a buoy! These factors can ...…
Q: Should I wear a wetsuit? A: Wearing a wetsuit on a race depends on the rules. The majority of age groups allow triathletes to wear wetsuits. In this case, you definitely should wear a wetsuit. Not only will you be able to withstand the freezing cold water on the swimming part, but it will ...…
The fastest method in improving your freestyle swim technique is to have your stroke analyzed by qualified coaches. Indeed, after swimming without any improvements, stroke analysis is the most indispensible tool when it comes to becoming a better swimmer. Self-Diagnosis? There is no way that you can do self-diagnosis and correct, by yourself, ...…
Many beginners training for a triathlon swim operate under the mistaken assumption that Masters swim teams (coached group workouts comprised of swimmers 18 years or older) are the realm of top athletes, who have been spent the majority of their lives swimming competitively. Those who work up the courage to attend a Masters workout ...…
You would never come across the term “relax” in the standard triathlete bible – which says you basically train and train until you’re be able to continuously move for anywhere from 2 hours (Sprint) to sixteen hours (Ironman). Training normally means just one thing: mile upon mile (or kilometer upon kilometer) of swimming, running, and ...…
Here is an easy-to-remember list of tips to help improve your swimming efficiency. Regularly count your strokes. Your best measure of efficiency is how many strokes you take getting from one end of the pool to the other. As fatigue increases and efficiency falls, your stroke count may go up by thirty percent, ...…
You have a significant psychological advantage over a lot of triathletes who dread swimming when you’ve got a swimming background. Here are some suggestions you should keep in mind if you have gills rather than lungs: Learn open-water skills. This suggestion goes for everyone. But if your swim background comes mainly from pool swimming, ...…
It is swimming in open water that’s feared by many triathletes, not swimming itself. Whether in a small lake, one of the Great Lakes, or the ocean, open-water swimming can make first-time triathletes very anxious. Practice in the Pool There are various approaches to prepare for open-water swimming in a pool. These exercises ...…
