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Issue #86- May 18, 2007 |
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Check out this month's special! |
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Coming Soon- New Interactive Log Product Release! |
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Tip of the Month- Bend Your Elbows |
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Dear Friend,
Overwhelmingly, when I talk to triathletes and aspiring triathletes, I hear a similar theme when it comes to their view on swimming. It usually goes something like this:
"I could to a triathlon, if it weren't for the swim!"
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"My training is going well- except for my swimming- I'm just not getting any better!"
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"I love doing triathlons, but I hate the swimming part!"
If you've thought or said anything like the quotes above, the first thing you need to do is change your attitude!
Admittedly, swimming is the most difficult part of triathlon in terms of technique and learning curve. It takes a lot of practice and drill work to get from beginner to competent open water swimmer.
Most triathletes just want to work out hard and see the results in their race. Swimming starts to be looked at as a thorn in their side because it is much more complicated than just putting out more effort or adding distance.
In order to succeed in swimming, and to fully enjoy the sport of triathlon, you must let go of these negative thoughts! There is no room for holding on to the beliefs that will hold you back.
If you continually say that you "hate" swimming, you will dread going to the pool, and you will show up to your race with all kinds of uncertainty- and your chances of success will be slim!
On the other hand, if you can train yourself to actually enjoy the swim, success will be yours!
Try these tips to turn yourself around and get the most out of your triathlon:
1. If you're using the word "hate" around swimming, drop it! Hate is a powerful word, and the more you say it, the more your brain will prevent you from being successful in the water, and it will make it pretty tough to ever enjoy the process!
2. It's not a destination! It's a journey! Yes, it's a cheesy, sometimes overused expression. But keep it in mind with swimming. You will grow as an athlete and as a person while you spend time doing your drills and improving your stroke.
3. Set reasonable goals and reward yourself. Don't think that because your race requires you to swim 1 kilometer, you have to do that distance on your first workout. Instead, set attainable goals for each swim workout (or each week of your training). The first few weeks it may be just working on one drill until it feels comfortable. Later, you may need to add 100 yards to each workout. Make sure that you recognize your accomplishments, even the ones that seems small!
4. Realize that you are not a "bad swimmer". Nor do you "suck at swimming". You are a good swimmer that just has not realized your potential yet! Do all the right things and in time, you will see massive improvements.
The physical part of training is easy. This is why many triathletes get tripped up in the swim- it goes far beyond cranking out hard workouts to improve.
Improve your mental outlook and the way you look at the swim, and you will be amazed at the progress you make- and the FUN you will have along the way!
Enjoy,
Kevin
"If we all did the things we are capable of,
we would astound ourselves."
-Thomas Edison
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Waterproof 50 Tri-Specific Swim Workouts
You arrive at the pool, jump in the water and begin to swim.
But what is your focus? What should you be doing in the water to get ready for that next triathlon?
Swimming lap after lap is boring.....as well as being pointless! Unless you have a good guideline on what to do, and unless you are having fun in the pool, you're wasting your time.
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Work on your stroke while you build endurance and speed, instead of doing mindless laps or trying to make tighter and tighter intervals until your technique falls to pieces.
This is the answer for those times when you just need to pull out a workout, you don't have a coach, and you don't have much time.
The Waterproof 50 Tri-Specific Swim Workouts is a laminated guide you can bring to the pool with you and choose a focused workout for the day. No coach? No problem, the workouts are designed to improve your stroke technique for the open water, and push you just enough to pick up some speed in your workout.
If you train with a group, or if you train by yourself, these workouts can be the solution to your swim training plateaus. It's the perfect supplement to The Complete Guide to Triathlon Swimming and will keep your swims targeted and on track while you prepare for your next triathlon.
Stop wasting time and start enjoying your swim training!
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