How can I improve my swim time in a triathlon?
Improving your swim time in a triathlon can offer numerous benefits, but it also carries potential downsides. This might sound strange coming from a swim…
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What are the best open-water swim tips for triathletes?
Swimming in open-water is very different from swimming in a pool. Underwater visibility, water currents, temperature, and maintaining the correct direction are just a few…
Five Strategies to Reduce Anxiety During the Swim Leg of a Triathlon?
It’s common for triathletes to have anxiety over the swim leg of a triathlon. After all, we run and ride bikes from an early age,…
The Pros and Cons of Fin Training
Fins can make swimming more enjoyable by giving you a fish-like experience. However, as a triathlete, you may not require a killer freestyle kick as…
How to Train for a Triathlon Swim While Traveling
“How do I train for a triathlon while traveling?” is one of the most common questions I get. Traveling can be fun and exciting. But…
Why Use Interval Training in Your Workouts
Most competitive swimmers don’t just jump the water and swim straight for an couple of hours before hitting the showers, unless they’re an ultra-distance swimmer…or…
The Two Keys to Preparing for Your Swim – Time and Patience
Most people have some sort of a biking or running base when they start training for a triathlon. The swim is a different story, however.…