Swim Training Tip – Use the Pacing Clock
Learn how to swim with the pace clock—If you can teach yourself pacing in the pool by swimming on timed intervals that include your swim and your rest time, [...]
Swim Training Tip – Flexible Ankles
Efficient kicking requires flexible ankles and a pointed foot. To increase flexibility, use fins during kick sets. You can also regularly stretch your ankles by kneeling and sitting back [...]
Swim Training Tip – Body Rotation
Body rotation is important with proper swim technique. Your body should rotate along its long axis in which your hips and shoulders should only rotate approximately 45 degrees above/below [...]
Swim Training Tip – Get New Goggles!
Change out swim googles when they become difficult to see out of due to fogging or scratches. It's amazing how having a clearer view under water can brighten your [...]
Swim Training Tip – Pull Faster and Flick
One of the keys to an efficient swim stroke is accelerating through the pull. Arm recovery out of the water should be slow and controlled while the underwater pull [...]
Swim Training Tip – Off Season Conditioning
One of the biggest mistakes a triathlete can make is not spending time in the pool during the off season. Swim endurance and speed are built slowly and over [...]
Swim Training Tip – Look Down
One common swimming problem is a high head position which causes the rest of the body to drop. Look straight down at the bottom of the pool at all [...]
Swim Training Tip – Join a Group!
Many triathletes have a difficult time motivating themselves to get to the pool for a solo swim workout. Training with a group is a great way to combat this [...]
Swim Training Tip – Use Fins
Use of short fins or zoomers is a great way to improve your kick if you tend to have weak ankles or kick from the knee. The larger surface [...]
Swim Training Tip – Hand Entry Point
Good hand entry is critical for an efficient swim stroke. The hand should enter the water about 12-18" in front of the head and in line with the shoulder. Coach [...]