How A 2:15/100m Swimmer COULD Go Under 2-mins
Are you stuck at a pace slower than 2:00/100m? In this video, you’ll see some common things that cause that to happen, and how you can change your stroke to finally break the 2:00/100m barrier. Transcription: If you are new to the sport and you’re willing to dedicate the time, you can absolutely become a […]
Look Forwards At 45° Triathlon Swimming Tip
Is it okay to look forward? Not directly forwards, but a few meters in front? For triathlon and open water swimming, it can be helpful for maintaining your awareness about what’s around AND it can help with posture and position in the water. Transcription: And often there are so many different ways to describe the […]
You Can Swim Without Getting Tired…Now What?
In this video, we analyze a swimmer with good balance, rhythm, and style. What can he change in his technique to swim faster? 1. Reduce upper body rotation on his breathing strokes 2. Avoid the fingers rising to the surface after entry 3. Increase stroke rate by 5-10% 4. Avoid hands drifting outwards during the […]
What To Do If You Can’t Sprint
I was recently asked by a triathlete what they could do sprint faster. In their fast 25’s and 50’s they couldn’t go any quicker than their fastest 100m pace. So what can you change in your technique to be a better sprinter and lift your pace for 25’s and 50’s? 1. Stay Relaxed 2. Deeper […]
Can A Few Minor Tweaks Make A 1:50/100m Swimmer 10 Seconds Faster?
This swimmer is doing a lot right, and with a few small tweaks to his technique, I believe he could quite easily knock 10 seconds of his 100m pace. Transcription: If you’re trying to get a good and strong powerful catch with this arm that’s in the water, but this arm is this far back […]
Do Triathletes Need To Kick?
How much do you need to you need kick when swimming in triathlon? The answer is you don’t need to kick a hard or a lot, but it needs to be EFFECTIVE. How do you make you kick effective? Watch until the end and I’ll share with you the 300m set I’ve been giving a […]