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 [...]
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Aug
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Jan
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 [...]
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Dec
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 [...]
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Nov
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 [...]
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Nov
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 [...]
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Nov
ET Masters Swimming at Central Park Lisle
Winter session starts November 21 - Registration open! Group swim and instruction for all abilities ET Masters is a weekly swimming program designed for triathlon and fitness swimmers. USA certified coaches will [...]
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Aug
Swim, Bike, Done!
aka, How to Never Miss Seeing Your Friends Finish a Race by Matt B. About 16 years ago I tore my ACL, had it surgically repaired and proceeded to spend the [...]