After a well-executed high elbow set, adopting a precise underwater pull pattern will help generate more power speed to your freestyle stroke. This is part 6 in my 10 part series: Progressive Swimming Skills All Triathletes Should Master. I hope you like it! Dave https://youtu.be/ZkTTvgpCLqg
After a demanding triathlon like a 70.3 or full-distance IRONMAN, we all know the feeling of that post-race hobble. As your body recovers, it's okay to swim and cycle within 2 days after the event, but don't jump back into running too quickly. Athletes who return to running too soon after a race will often feel flat, tired [...]
The high elbow set is the single-most important skill you can master for faster freestyle. Follow my tips to help perfect this skill. https://youtu.be/WTkFg9hpSMs
It's not uncommon to cramp in an open water swim. Here are my tips to avoid cramping during your race. https://youtu.be/wvsNzM3mopc
Most age groupers look to "just get through" the swim so they can compete on the bike and run. I think this is a mistake. The swim is the perfect time to set the tone of your race, and start out confident and strong without depleting your energy for the bike and run. The first mistake I [...]
In the 3rd episode of my series Progressive Swim Skills All Triathletes Should Master I cover an important topic: arm trajectory. Triathletes quite often exhibit one of these arm trajectory problems: In an effort to gain more "distance per stroke" (a teaching styles that drives me nuts!), they over-extend their reach. This causes their elbow [...]
Long slow cycling workouts during the race season will not get you stronger or faster on the bike. Training slowly guarantees that you'll be racing slowly. Most of us know that sinking feeling when a competitor passes us and we can’t respond to their pace. Don’t let that be you! For athletes racing all distances, it’s important to mix [...]
This simple drill dramatically helps improve your form. Try adding it into your swim routine to help improve your bi-lateral breathing, mobility and overall mechanics. https://youtu.be/0hpgerVM-yI
