Swimming Smarter: The SWOLF Score And Beyond
In their quest to become better swimmers, most athletes have long sought ways to measure and enhance their efficiency in the water. SWOLF is a straightforward metric that’s steadily emerged as a go-to indicator for swimming prowess for just that. With a nod to golf, where less is more, SWOLF is a testament to the […]
Tips for Deliberate Swim Practice
Tips for Deliberate Swim Practice Coach Chris discusses swimming skill and how it can be developed effectively, and how to avoid the typical pitfalls of technique practice that most newer atheltes fall into. Swimming for a triathlon can be quite a daunting experience for those new to the sport, especially if their knowledge of swimming […]
Training for an Ironman – Swimming
Training for an Ironman Swimming In this article, we discuss some of the basics of swim training for a beginner Ironman. We look at how you can structure your sessions, how many a week and for how long to help you on your way to your first Ironman 226 Training for Ironman can be a […]
The Swim – Kit essentials
The Swim – Kit essentials This article will guide you through what kit you need for swimming and what it would be good to have if you have the spare cash. If triathletes like anything, it is kit! We, after all, have 3 sports to do, which means three times the amount of kit we get […]
The Dreaded Pace Clock!
The Dreaded Pace Clock! This article covers the pace clock’s use and how it can help you be a better athlete and more confident in your swim sessions. Understanding Pace Clocks We’ve all seen the magical pace clock sitting spinning around to itself in pools across the land. You may have even looked at it […]
Wetsuit Removal
Wetsuit Removal This week we will look at what you can do to make you that little bit quicker in transition when taking your wetsuit off. All Change! Swimming in a wetsuit can affect a swimmer’s experience in a number of ways, particularly with regards to buoyancy, mobility, and warmth. Firstly, a wetsuit provides additional buoyancy […]
Just how important is kicking?
Just how important is kicking? Today we discuss the horror of kicking when swimming and how triathletes are cheating themselves if they don’t kick. If there is one thing that strikes more fear in a triathlete than a partner finding that ‘real’ receipt for their last bike purchase, it is looking up at the whiteboard […]