Try swimming in Jell-O at your next triathlon
By David Wendkos I recently heard a great ‘word picture’ to help describe how to initiate your catch in the water and maintain a grip as you pull through your stroke. It is the common thought to view a...
View ArticleHow to Swim Straight in Open Water
The trick to swimming straight in open water (and in pools with lane lines!) is breathing. Here are 6 tips to swimming straight: 1. Using alternate (or bi-lateral) breathing will help you to swim...
View ArticleInterview with triathlete coach extraordinaire Daniel Smith – Podcast #35
On this podcast, I discuss the last chance to get the $1 trial of Tri Swim Secrets 4-month intensive course, and I interview coach/athlete/photographer Daniel Smith of...
View ArticleDrafting During a Triathlon Swim
Question: Is it legal to draft off other swimmers during a triathlon? Answer: Yes! Question: Is it a good idea? Answer: Yes! Most people (other than the leader) draft during the swim portion, whether...
View ArticleOpen Water Race Day Secrets That The Pros Won’t Tell You | Part 1 of 2
by Alan Kipping-Ruane Sitting down to think about some great race day tips for new triathletes seems easy, but thinking about pre-race rituals and strategies I use made me realize so many things on...
View ArticleOvercoming Triathlon Race Anxiety
by Chris Hague It’s race day morning, and the sun is just peaking over the horizon. The conditions are perfect with cool temperatures, a cloudless sky, and calm waters as far as the eye can see. Right...
View ArticleWhat causes your race day anxiety?
Since our last post, Overcoming Race Day Anxiety, there has been some discussion among my colleagues as well as a couple of comments from athletes, and it seems to be a bigger issue than I even...
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