As triathletes, we are inclined not to skip workouts even when feeling sick, but training with a cold or flu can be risky. Consider using the “neck rule” to determine if you should train through symptoms or take a rest day. The neck rule is a guidelin...
No matter if you’re a first-timer or a seasoned triathlete, there’s just no substitution for open water training.
No matter if you’re a first-timer or a seasoned triathlete, there’s just no substitution for open water training..
It’s extremely important athletes have the right gear and apparel to reach their potential on race day. Your choices include one-piece and two-piece racesuits. Find an apparel brand that is commitment to innovation and quality so your investment will p...
Triathlons push athletes to their physical and mental limits.
Because swimming is a technical sport, simple improvement in one area can have residual benefits in others. For instance, by simply improving an issue such as eye and neck position, you can improve your body position and level in the water. Each of the...
Open water swimming and the emotions swirling around it get plenty of attention these days. Many triathletes describe the “panic attacks” as feelings they experience in open water and not in their pool swims. Maybe their attacks are not panic at all. M...
3 Easy Steps for Incorporating Physiological Testing Into CoachingIn recent years there has been an increasing interest in using the power of scientific data to achieve optimum athletic performance.“When you really look at where the sport of Triathlon ...
Underwater Pull/Initial CatchEarly Vertical Forearm is a popular term used when we talk about getting our elbow up during the underwater pull phase of your stroke. You want a big surface area that acts as your paddle, which is from your fingertips to y...
Open water swimming can be daunting, but meeting a target stroke rate can help athletes succeed in the open water.
