Swimming Faster: Triathlon Training Principles

Category: Swim Articles  Coach: Jack Maitland  Month: August 2010  

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Make technical changes early in the training programme Become an efficient pool swimmer Prepare for specific demands of triathlon swimming Ten Point Plan for improved swimming performance: Please... 

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What’s In Your Swim Bag?

Category: Swim Articles  Coach: Simon Ward  Month: August 2010  

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As a swim coach I’m regularly asked by athletes if I can lend them a pair of goggles or a pair of fins. And while I am happy to help if I can, what if I weren’t there? No goggles,... 

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Fundamental Swimming Drills

Category: Swim Articles  Coach: Jack Maitland  Month: August 2010  

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In this article I will cover ten fundamental swimming drills which when performed correctly, will really improve your performance and in the water.Please Login or Register to read the... 

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Swimming Faster: The Basic Principles

Category: Swim Articles  Coach: Jack Maitland  Month: August 2010  

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Difference between Triathlete’s needs and a competitive swimmer? Open water swimming has a large number of added elements. Ideal body type for a swimmer is unusual in a top-level... 

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Swimming With Heavy Legs

Category: Swim Articles  Coach: Jack Maitland  Month: August 2010  

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Do you have a problem with your legs sinking in the swim? If you do then you will be creating a lot of drag. Water is 800 times denser than air so it is going to make a massive difference... 

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