As a demographic, the participation of women in the sport of triathlon has increased in recent years. Here in the Midwestern United States, women’s triathlon races are getting more and more competitive at all levels of the sport, from the weekend warrior up to the elites. One of the things that...
I'm looking to do my first triathlon next spring. I was a competitive swimmer all through grade school, high school, and college, I've done a few open water swims of up to 10k, and I currently run a 42 minute 10k and have run 6 marathons. So I'm not fussing about the first and last legs.
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I have the itch to make my first attempt at a tri but I am an adequate swimmer at best, I definitely could use some one on one instruction, any ideas where I can find an instructor, I live in rockville MD thanks, Paul
Been biking and running for many years and thought I'd do a triathlon next summer. Was told that learning to swim correctly is crucial to having enough juice left to do the bike and run - so I figured spending the winter learning how to do it right would be a good way to be ready for next season....
Okay, So I am on my third week of training for my first tri in October. I've been swimming in my condo complex pool. I know I have to start doing laps at the Santa Clara Swim center where there's real pools but I have no idea what to do. I went there during lap swim once just to check it out and...
I just completed my 3rd sprint triathlon. The swim is 750m in a lake.
I'm a decent but not good or fast swimmer, having been a mediocre member of a swim team as a child.
My training for the triathlon was generally swimming 1,000 - 2,000 yards once or twice a week, all freestyle,...
Hello Triathletes!
I very recently have been getting interested in triathalons. I have been a swimmer for 10 years, and been coaching swimming for about 7 years. I have been reading about triathlons and how most people's weakest aspect of the race is their swim. I would love to give out...
Does anyone know where I can look for a coach to help with my swimming? I know HOW to swim and I can swim atleast a mile but I have really poor form and technique and I would like to improve upon that and learn different strokes. The only stroke I know how to do is freestyle. Every place I have...
Hi everyone.
This might seem like a pretty stupid question - but I am running my first tri in August of this year. I've never even watched one on TV, so I have no idea how this works. I'm a little - okay - a lot - nervous about the open water swim and being shoved under water and all that...
Hi. I'm working on my first sprint tri and really struggling with the swimming, breathing especially. I live in a very rural area with no masters swimming course. I've tried swimming lessons at the Y (the only pool in the area) but it didn't meet my needs. Can't seem to find anyone who gives...
On the anniversary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen reaching the south pole, British swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh has plunged into the icy waters off the antarctic peninsula to smash the world record for the most southern long distance swim ever...
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Swim coaches like to talk about how swimming gets harder as a swimmer goes faster because of an increase in drag. The swimmer must decrease the impact of that drag or apply a great deal more muscle power while swimming....
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hey i was wondering in swimming for triathlons are you supposed to use mainly your arms to save energy in your legs for the bike and run? How much are you supposed to kick?
Also, in swimming how often do you get a breath of air? Is it after every stroke or every 3 strokes? And do you switch...
Triathletes taking part in the VisitScotland Triathlon have an extra insurance policy provided by the race organizers. The swim is in Urquhart Bay, home to many Loch Ness Monster (or Nessie) sightings. The swimmers are insured against any injury caused...
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Recently I was forced to move my swim workouts from the morning to the evening. It seems that I am more likely to get foot cramps when I swim in the evening, although I have no idea why. I usually crawl about 2000 yards, and I can tell I'm headed from cramps pretty early in the workout, although...
Any easy recommendations to prevent this???? Has anyone tried washing their goggles with shampoo? I realize I can buy defogger at a local swimming store and will do this as a last resort but was hoping for a fix utilizing a product I already have at home. Will the enzymes in your saliva...
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I'm recovering from a knee injury and have been doing pool workout. It's been three weeks since I ran and i'm going crazy. So until I get the okay from my doctor, I'm looking for new swim workouts that would help me out for my races. Thanks so much. :bannana:
This is a must-have item for triathletes, freestyle swimmers, and any coach that works with those athletes. It is a complete freestyle, open water, and triathlete swimming technique guide, from start to finish, and with the included extras, it becomes...
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There are at least three important things for triathletes to remember during the swim portion of race. Following these three rules for triathlets during the swim can make the rest of their race better. (Andreas/GoSwim)...
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