Here’s the Tri Swim Coach interview with long time Pro Triathlete Jan Frodeno! THEMAGIC5 is how we were able to access Jan for this interview. More on this below. Jan Frodeno is a German triathlete. He is the gold medal winner in men’s triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, 3-time winner of the […]
The Mastering of Your Mind with Robert Szentes – TSC Podcast #145
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this [FINAL] episode of the TriSwimCoach podcast, Kevin has a chat with Robert Szentes. Robert is a life and success strategist, transformational master trainer, visionary, and thought leader. It is his passion to inspire and authentically lead the next generation of conscious influencers and leaders who seek to empower others […]
Strength Training for Swimming: Upper Body
Posted Articles5 key areas to focus on when training the upper body for swimming improvement. Great for at home workouts when you can’t access a pool. Triathletes need this more than anyone!
Quarantine Eating Tips + 3 Dryland Exercises (Part 3 of Coronavirus series)
Posted UncategorizedStruggling with eating during quarantine, and looking for some new exercises? Here’s Part 3 of our “Coronavirus Series”:
How to stay in swimming shape without a pool (Part 2 of Coronavirus series)
Posted UncategorizedContinuing with more talk of what you can do to stay in swimming shape when you don’t have access to a pool (or open water), and coronavirus has got you quarantined at home.
How to Stay In Swimming Shape During Coronavirus Shutdown (Part 1)
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How You Can Learn To Swim For Triathlon
Posted ArticlesAre you trying to learn to swim for a triathlon, but are finding the stroke technique (and other aspects) a daunting uphill battle? Here’s a break down to help you feel less overwhelmed, and get some basics under your belt. If you are a true beginner swimmer, you will need at least a couple of […]
You signed up for your first Ironman…now what? – TSC Podcast #143
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach podcast, Kevin interviews Coach Todd Malcolm. Todd is a Calgary Ironman Specific coach who has been involved in the sport of triathlon both as an athlete and a coach. Todd has been a 4-time member of the Canadian Triathlon Team, 3-time Olympic Distance […]
Motivation and How to Avoid Burnout in Triathlon – TSC Podcast #142
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of the TriSwimCoach podcast, Coach Chris Hague is back! Kevin & Chris talk about the idea of motivation and how to avoid burnout in triathlon. Chris recently completed his Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology and talked about it for a short time in the interview. They also discuss […]
Benefits of Long Straight Swims – TSC Podcast #141
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In today’s episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin talks about the 3 benefits of doing long, straight swims in your workout. He discusses some facts about swimming straight without rest. Listen and enjoy! Topics discussed in this episode: Swimming straight distances Advantages of straight swims Mental strength Relaxing Measure your endurance Link: […]
Swim Training Plan For Triathlons
Posted NewslettersStructure Your Swim Training Plan for Your Next Triathlon There are generally two types of people who seek out swim help for their triathlon swim (and become Tri Swim Coach subscribers!) and are looking for a swim training plan for triathlon: A) Novice. This person hardly swims. They have not done a race yet or […]
5 Common Myths and How to Thrive in Triathlon at Any Age With TriDoc Jeff Sankoff – TSC Podcast #140
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In today’s show, Kevin interviews TriDoc Jeff Sankoff. Jeff is an emergency physician and multiple Ironman finisher in Denver, Colorado. He has completed more than 50 70.3 distance races (including 5 world championships) and 6 Ironman distance races (including 1 world championship) since taking up the sport in 2001. In the […]
Drop The Grind And Succeed – TSC Podcast #139
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach Podcast, Kevin discusses dropping the grind and still succeeding- including 4 things one needs to do when creating that “space” to do better. Topics discussed in this episode: His take on the audiobook he listened to How the best ideas come while swimming […]
The Top 5 Essentials for Swim Success – TSC Podcast #138
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin covers the top 5 essentials for swim success. Topics discussed in this episode: The top 5 essentials for swim success Rotate hips Self Acceptance Breath control Consistency Positive self-concept **If you’ve enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us […]
The Art of Getting Faster In The Water – TSC Podcast #137
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In today’s episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin covers a blog post he wrote on getting faster in the water in 3 steps. He also shares upcoming events for the podcast. Tune in and enjoy! Topics discussed in this episode: Updates about the podcast Question on how to get faster 3 things […]
What is the mental edge in swimming?
Posted ArticlesHave you heard of the expression “Act as if”? Some will say “Fake it til you make it”… I don’t think this applies here, but it is possible to build your confidence by “faking it”… just a little. When I was a college swimmer, I spent my last year as a sprinter- both in backstroke […]
Do this and you can never fail
Posted ArticlesI’ve had plenty of setbacks and perceived “failures” in my life. I’ve had times when I want to just stay in bed all day, curl up in a ball and sulk. My self confidence and self esteem plummeted and it may take weeks to get back up to where I was. I’m sure you can […]
Breaking FREE from traps
Posted ArticlesThis morning I was listening to some motivational stuff I found on one of the podcasts I subscribe to. The show was on “the identity trap”, and it’s about how many of us fall into the trap of believing we have to be who people early in our lives (usually parents) expected us to be. […]
Some pool & open water swim essentials (+ workout)
Posted ArticlesWe all know how open water swimming (OWS) and pool swimming are very different, and it is hard to translate gains in the pool to gain in the open water. There is typically a small gap between your pool splits and your OWS splits, but the more you swim in the open water, the smaller […]
4 essentials for EVERY swim workout
Posted ArticlesI recently moved, and got a little out of my routine. It meant I started doing things in a different order, missing workouts, and overall feeling disorganized. But to avoid spiraling too far out of control, I kept a few things in mind each day: – Do 10 minutes of meditation in the morning no […]
Swimming From Asia To Europe with Kevin Koskella – TSC Podcast #136
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of the TriSwimCoach podcast, Kevin was interviewed by Dominic Latella on his Swim Out Of The Box Podcast. They talked about Kevin’s latest event in Europe and the preparations he did prior to the race. Topics discussed in this episode: What marathon swimming is Why he decided to […]
Hit the reset button?
Posted ArticlesIt’s a crystal-clear Monday morning here in Southern California. And today, let’s talk your upcoming week. This week, is YOUR week. This week… you will have absolute clarity on what you are doing with your training in the pool, and in the open water. This week… you will continue to practice drills. This week… you […]
Resist the resistance
Posted ArticlesToday, I finished up a meditation series with the Headspace app on the idea of Acceptance. Acceptance is such a great thing to keep in mind no matter what part of life you are trying to get better at. Accept the present moment for what it is, and the world is “yours”. I went to […]
The 1% Rule
Posted ArticlesYou’ve probably heard of the 80/20 rule, or the “Pareto Principle”. 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. This can be applied to all parts of life. Using this principle, only 20% of people will accomplish their goals. But I’ve observed that it’s even more lopsided than this. Because: -Most people don’t follow through […]
Using all the systems [FIRE!]
Posted ArticlesSystems Part 1 We have a lot to think about in training for a triathlon. I break it down into four systems. Each system must be functioning (or “firing”), or everything falls apart. Here they are: 1. Mental state. Your mindset/psychology needs to be tended to on a regular basis. If you are going full […]
When is cheating okay?
Posted ArticlesWhat’s your choice of poison when it comes to swim practice? It’s a joke- I don’t think there is actually a “poison” when you’re practicing swimming (unless you’re downing too much of that chlorinated pool water!) At Tri Swim Coach, we’re known for being minimalists when it comes to equipment in swim training. It’s not […]
Why finishing dead LAST is OK
Posted ArticlesI recently got a message from a Tri Swim Coach subscriber who said: “My last Tri which was this past Sunday… the swim was only 600 meters. Swimming is my down fall! I was the last out of the water of 140 participants. But one thing…I never stopped! I swam all the way using whatever […]
Competitive at 50+
Posted ArticlesThe Tri Swim Coach community has been on fire recently…with inspiring performances and….email reports! Yesterday I received an email from a Tri Swim Success member that I wanted to share part of: “I wanted to drop an email to thank you for this entire year of videos and emails. My big race is Aug 27th […]
A marathon not a sprint?
Posted ArticlesWhy is it that it seems most people sprint at the beginning of a race? Think about any race you’ve ever done, triathlon, 10k, marathon, whatever. The beginning is a mad rush to get out fast. It feels so competitive right at the start. In open water triathlon, this can involve physicality- kicking, punching, bumping […]
Why balance is important (to your tri swim success)
Posted ArticlesWe hear a lot about “having balance in life”. What is balance? It seems like a vague word that can mean a lot of things. When we talk about balance in swimming, we mean swimming on the surface of the water, not sinking, and not favoring one side much over the other. But there’s a […]
Doing something that you’re afraid of with marathon swimmer Kim Chambers – TSC Podcast #135
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviews Kim Chambers of kimswims.com. Kim completed many water swims and one recently featured on a Netflix documentary is an ocean swim from the Farallon Islands to San Francisco in Northern California In this inspirational interview, they talked about her life growing up, how […]
The most important relationship you can have
Posted ArticlesOkay, NO I’m not about to start doling out relationship advice here. Except where it relates to your success at swimming and triathlon. And no, the most important relationship you can have here is not with your bike. Or your Garmin. Or even with your significant other! As you may have guessed, this is your […]
Rethinking the Propulsive Phase In Freestyle With Dominic Latella (Also: Tri Swim Clinic in Boston June 22-23!) – TSC Podcast #134
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of the TriSwimCoach Podcast, Coach Dominic Latella returns to the show once again. The two coaches discuss an upcoming clinic that Dominic is going to be running and also some really cutting edge information that you cannot miss. Enjoy today’s episode! Topics discussed in this episode: Announcement on […]
Can routines give you wings?
Posted ArticlesI traveled to New York City on March 15th and just got back to the west coast on Monday night. One thing that stood out was the importance of routines. Even in the midst of hard core tourism, I made sure to keep a mini-routine each day. I found a coffee shop near where I […]
5 Things Triathletes Would Be Crazy Not to Pay Attention To – TSC Podcast #133
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviews Coach Chris Newport, triathlon coach, registered dietician, nutritionist, endurance coach, and metabolic and sweat expert at The Endurance Edge. In today’s show, they tackled 5 things triathletes would be crazy not to pay attention to. You’ll surely learn a lot of things in […]
Perfecting Your Freestyle Catch
Posted TrainingTime for more of everyone’s favorite swimming topic, the catch! I know, I know, I talk about this WAY too much. But that is because it is one of the main parts of your freestyle that propels you through the water. It ups your efficiency, and helps you maintain your balance as you move through […]
The HVMN Ketone Experiment with Chris Hague – TSC Podcast #132
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin and Chris discuss Chris’s experiment with HVMN Ketone Esters. They discuss the different aspects of ketones, training, and what we can determine. Don’t miss it! Topics discussed in this episode: What ketones are Two ways the body starts producing ketones “Keto fog” How ketone production […]
What to focus on after a break
Posted TrainingIs it just me, or does today feel like January 53rd? First it was Thanksgiving in November and then Christmas in December. New Year’s seems to fall in some weird limbo land where time and space cease to exist. We exist in a fog for three or four days thinking it’s acceptable to live off […]
Seiler’s Hierarchy of Swim Training Needs with Mikael Eriksson – TSC Podcast #131
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode, Kevin interviews Mikael Eriksson, a top age-group triathlete coach, founder of Scientific Triathlon and the host of the podcast “That Triathlon Show.” They discuss Seiler’s Hierarchy of Endurance (& Swim) Training. Topics discussed in this episode: Mikael’s background and how he got into triathlons Steps he took to get […]
The Freestyle Catch progression
Posted ArticlesIn this video, Coach Dominic gets into a progression you can use to improve your freestyle catch, or high elbow pull. Enjoy! Don’t forget to secure your spot in Tri Swim Success today to set up your season for swim success.
A Compare and Contrast of Improper and Proper Shoulder Movements
Posted TrainingIn this video we work on correcting shoulder movements with one of our swimmers. https://www.dropbox.com/s/msrridvkmkaxxsk/Avoid%20Pivoting%20Your%20Arm-1.mov?dl=0 Coach Lissa, Tri Swim Coach
Getting Healthy Through Fasting with Jason Ryer – TSC Podcast #130
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode, Kevin interviews Jason Ryer, a health coach, and Bulletproof coach. Jason works with all kinds of people—from weight loss clients to athletes and everything else in between. They talk about the benefits and risks of fasting, his fasting program, and much more. Enjoy! Topics discussed in this episode: Jason’s […]
Building Strength Out of the Water
Posted ArticlesWhenever it’s cold outside I find that I don’t really want to move. I don’t want to get out of bed. I don’t want to leave the house. And I DEFINITELY don’t want to get in the pool. Because of this I ramp up my dryland routine over the winter months. When I was younger […]
In Depth Discussion on Wim Hof Breathing and Swimming – TSC Podcast #129
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin chats with Coach Dominic. They tackled Wim Hof breathing and swimming. Plenty of helpful insights in this episode, don’t miss it! Topics discussed in this episode: The Wim Hof method Over-oxygenating yourself On whether or not Wim Hof breathing should be done before a race […]
Triathlon Swimming Q&A With Coaches Kevin & Chris – TSC Podcast #128
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin and Chris go through some member and subscriber questions Topics discussed in this episode: Off season advice and how to maintain one’s focus Getting component and consistent How to effectively leverage indoor training tools Ensuring you know the purpose of each workout Being mindful of […]
Level Up Your Swim and USAT Certification – TSC Podcast #127
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin and Chris discuss an article Chris wrote called “Level Up Your Swim”. Chris also touches on the USA Triathlon coaching certification that he just completed. Topics discussed in this episode: What people should focus on in each level How to focus on your form Finding […]
Keep those ribs closed!
Posted ArticlesEveryone always seems to be asking what’s the ONE thing they should focus on above all else when it comes to improving their swimming. Just like with everything else in life, there’s no magic button that will make everything better and get you to the Olympics overnight. But in this instance I can tell you […]
Defeating Obesity and Getting Fit with Brian Bielanski of Team Kick Obesity – TSC Podcast #126
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviews Brian Bielanski. Brian has been a journalist for nearly 30 years covering some of the biggest news stories of our time. Recently, he founded Team Kick Obesity, a project that aims to help people participate in and enjoy endurance events. Topics discussed in this episode: […]
How to Get a Proper Catch in Freestyle – For Triathlons
Posted ArticlesCoach Dominic discusses the early vs. late catch in freestyle. It’s clear from this video which one will help you swim!
Overcoming Anxiety and Obesity With Bryan Falchuk – TSC Podcast #125
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode, Kevin interviewed Bryan Falchuk, the best-selling author of the book “Do a Day.” His work has been featured in several top publications like Inc. Magazine, The LA Times, Chicago Tribune, and more. He has spoken at multiple TEDx events and has been a featured guest on over 100 […]
Different Types of Normal
Posted ArticlesWhen you spend your life around one type of athlete, you tend to think their idiosyncrasies are the norm. Since I’ve been swimming competitively since the age of six, everything swimming related is my normal. And it is what I compare all other workouts to. Keeping that in mind, the longest race I ever had […]
Stroke cadence and more with Coach Dominic Latella – TSC Podcast #124
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode, Kevin chats with Dominic Latella, the owner and lead instructor at SwimBox. They discussed many topics including how to come back after a time off from swimming, off-season tips, cadence, body positioning, and more. Topics discussed in this episode: Teaching and learning in progressions and phases The issue with […]
Who Thought Having Loose Ankles Was a Compliment…
Posted ArticlesHave you ever thought the word “loose” as a description for any part of your body would be a good thing? Or, something you should be working towards? When it comes to your ankles, this is exactly what you want to be striving towards. Loose ankles. That’s what you want in order to generate the […]
Not All Training Should be Physical
Posted TrainingEver since I started competing, regardless of the sport, I’ve had massive trouble with the mental side of things. When I was growing up, I didn’t even know it was something I could work on. All my practices focused on the physical side of things. In college, we visualized before our big champs meet of […]
The Cross Body Connection
Posted TrainingA common misconception in swimming is that it’s made up of a ton of small pieces that don’t really connect. However that’s just not true. Each movement you make in the water is connected to another movement. And those movements rely on each other to be performed properly. So if one of them is done […]
Being a Work-in-Progress is a Good Thing!
Posted ArticlesDuring my workout this morning I spent over two hours working on my catch position, catch depth, cadence, and rotation. I did my best not to get too frustrated and yell at my coach (who is also my husband, so I do my best to play nice). But at one point I had a realization […]
Good Balance vs Bad Balance
Posted ArticlesWhen you first learn a new skill it’s easy to think of it as all or nothing. Can or can’t. I get this feeling because I’m not totally aware when I’m starting to grasp a concept but haven’t quite gotten there yet. I only seem to have those really impactful moments when I’m struggling to […]
The Importance of Goals
Posted ArticlesIf you grew up on a sports team of any sort, raise your hand. And if you remember your coach having you sit down at the wise age of 13 and write down your goals for the season while you groaned, rolled your eyes, and pouted, keep that hand up. Not sure what I’m talking […]
Why your pool times don’t match your OWS times
Posted ArticlesIt is peak triathlon season, and we have a ton of clients asking the same question. “Why are my pool times so much faster than my open water times?” To start, there is no “right” answer. The exact reasoning varies from person to person. But there are a few factors that affect everyone – even […]
An Easy Way to Prevent Shoulder Injuries
Posted ArticlesShoulder injuries in swimmers are like Starbucks. They’re everywhere you turn. I can’t even start to count the times I had to sit out of practice because of my shoulder issues. Back when I was competing, I thought shoulder injuries were just par for the course for swimmers. Everyone I knew seemed to have some […]
Swimming When You Travel!
Posted Articles, TrainingIf you’ve been online ever, and you don’t live under a rock (although nowadays I’m sure you’d be able to find a way to surf the web from pretty much anywhere, so I doubt the rock would get in your way), I’m sure you’ve seen multiple blog posts about workouts you can do in your […]
The Importance of Timing
Posted ArticlesWhen I say the word “timing”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably the most notable would be the overuse of it as an excuse for relationships not working out on TV sitcoms. But that’s not what I want to talk about. I want to talk about the importance of timing in terms […]
Workout done. Now, what can I eat?
Posted ArticlesHands down my favorite part of competitive swimming during my teenage years was all of the food. And I’m not exaggerating when I say ALL of the food. We’re talking 5-6 big meals a day here. Swimming 4-5 hours a day, 6-7 times a week, with school in between, really builds up an appetite. When […]
Rotation. Rotation. Rotation.
Posted ArticlesIf anyone who is not a realtor knows anything about real estate, it is what they say are the top three most important things. Come on, I know you know this one. Location. Location. Location. And they are right (says the wife of a swim coach who likes to think she has knowledge about everything). […]
Travel Tips for Your Next Big Race
Posted ArticlesOne of my favorite things about swim meets growing up was always getting to travel to new places. So I love that triathlons and open water swims are held in locations all over the world. But what I didn’t like was spending all of this time training and tapering just to be thrown off of […]
Ways to Maximize Your Swim Training – With Rob Sleamaker of Vasa – TSC Podcast #123
Posted Podcasts Download this episode In this episode, Kevin interviews Rob Sleamaker of Vasa. He is an exercise physiologist, co-author of Serious Training for Endurance Athletes, and the author of Serious Training for Serious Athlete. He is also the CEO of Vasa, a company that provides premium quality functional sports and fitness exercise equipment. Today, they’ll […]
Ever heard of UpKick?
Posted ArticlesFor the past couple of weeks it seems like all I’ve been posting about on the SwimBox instagram stories is upkick. And I’ve come to find that a lottttt of people have never heard of it. Sound familiar? Probably not because it is not a widely discussed topic in the swimming world. People like to focus […]
Keeping the Fun
Posted UncategorizedWhen I was 6 years old, I started swimming for the team at my local neighborhood pool. I got to learn something new, play in the water, and hang out with my friends. Sometimes the coaches even brought us candy. What more could a kid want? After a few years I joined a club team […]
Best dryland moves for swimmers
Posted TrainingGetting up early for swim practice when I was in high school meant my alarm went off at 3:45 am. If you think that sounds fun to a 16 year old girl, or anyone for that matter, you’d be wrong. And to make matters worse? The pool I had practice at kept their water at […]
Finding the right nutrition for you
Posted ArticlesBefore I get into anything today, I want to preface this post by reiterating the fact that I am not a doctor of any kind, and these blogs are not research papers. I write them based off of my life, my experiences, and to start discussions with you guys. Just because I write something that I do personally […]
Not all injuries need to put you out of commission
Posted ArticlesBefore I really started to take swimming seriously, around 9th grade, I had a brief foray with my middle school track and field team, competing in such events as the discus and the shot put. Swimming since I was 6 years old, combined with my mother’s fabulous genetics, gave me some incredibly broad shoulders. I’m […]
Drinking Water is Crucial to your Training!
Posted ArticlesIn the morning when I wake up (before I put on my makeup, Aretha Franklin anyone?), I drink 32 oz of water. Pretty much before I do anything else. And throughout the day I make sure to drink at least 3-4 more bottles of water, sometimes more. My water bottle is 32 oz. If you’re […]
Sighting is Crucial to OWS Success
Posted ArticlesAfter college I took a break from working out, then slowly found my way back to it. I started training again and went back to my old club swim team to practice with them. I did a full season both short course and long course. And ended up having a lifetime best in the 100 […]
Learning How to Take an Active Rest Day
Posted TrainingI don’t know about you guys, but it’s really hard for me to take a rest day lately. I’m not sure why, but every time I plan one, I end up getting in the pool or going for a run instead of just taking the entire day off. Because of this I’ve been learning how […]
Swimming Different Strokes is Good for you
Posted ArticlesBefore we jump into today’s topic, I wanted to take a second to address my last post about the importance of sleep. I had a lot of feedback about different kinds of sleep, amounts of sleep for people of different ages, how the modern day has changed the way we think about sleep, etc. Everyone […]
The Importance of Sleep
Posted ArticlesFor kids with early bedtimes, there always seems to be that one TV show that comes on just a little too late at night to watch on a school night. For me, that show – and I’m sure I’m going to date myself here – was Alias (any Sydney Bristow fans out there?). It aired […]
Why Not Kicking During Your Triathlon is a BAD Thing.
Posted ArticlesBefore you try to tell me I’m wrong, I know that at least 75% of you have thought to yourselves: “If I don’t kick during my swim, I’ll save that much energy to use for my legs during my bike and run.” And you know what? I can’t blame you. On paper, that makes complete […]
Coming Back After a Break
Posted ArticlesFirst things first, I need to apologize to all of you. Last week I wrote about the lovely and talented Will Ferrell and his obvious connection to the swimming world. However, I misquoted him, claiming what I was writing about was from Anchorman, when it was actually from Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. […]
Is Will Ferrell secretly a swimmer?!
Posted Articles, TrainingWho remembers Will Ferrell’s character from Anchorman when he first gets on camera and confusedly says, “I never know what to do with my hands…”? Well guess what Will, neither do I. When I was first learning how to swim, I learned the keyhole stroke. Then 10 years down the line, I find out I’m […]
The power of your brain could be holding you back
Posted ArticlesBetween the ages of 6 and 11, I absolutely loathed the word “sick”. Don’t even get me started on the words “throw up” and “vomit”. Somewhere along the line, I convinced myself that if I heard those words, I would become those words. So maybe loathe is the wrong descriptor. I was petrified of those […]
How your “onlys” improve over time
Posted Articles, TrainingSwimmer’s Progress It’s very easy to get caught up in the minutiae of swimming. Dominic likes to say it’s a sport of centimeters, and I 100% agree with him. For example, the difference between proper and improper head position in freestyle is measured in inches. And you’ll be working on perfecting and maintaining this, probably […]
Focus on Drills for Progress
Posted Articles, UncategorizedLissa Henderson here. During my swim practices growing up, there was nothing that I dreaded more than a giant set full of freestyle drills. Well, except maybe an entire workout made up of butterfly sets. Those were the worst. 4000-6000 yards made up of 80% butterfly? No thank you. Those dreaded drill sets just bored me […]
Staying a beginner triathlete to make you faster
Posted Articles, Newsletters, TrainingIn a previous blog post, I gave you some quality tips on how you can graduate from being a beginner triathlete to an intermediate or advanced triathlete. If you have not read it yet, check it out. If you feel stuck, you will find ways to change your training to take your game to the […]
Swimming up stream in a pool
Posted Articles, TrainingOver the weekend, the world’s best competed in Chattanooga at the 70.3 world championships. From all reports, the course was definitely championship quality with a partially against current swim, plenty of climbing, and an undulating run. Athletes had their training cut out for them. The up river swim in particular got me thinking about how […]
How to Graduate from being a Beginner Triathlete
Posted TrainingSo you made it through your first or second full season in triathlon. You may have a one or two races underneath your fuel belt, and may have scheduled your races for 2018. But are you ready to take your triathlon training to the next level and graduate from being a “newbie”? Going from a […]
The Benefits of Hypoxic Training
Posted ArticlesHypoxic training, or specific sets where you control how much or little you breathe, has received a bad reputation over the past years especially in the triathlon community. But it potentially has the power to unleash massive swim gains and transform your form. Breathing is one of the most common form issues that we at […]
Mastering the triathlon taper
Posted ArticlesAfter a quick glance at our social media and private Facebook pages, we have noticed a significant uptick of “taper” related posts. It seems that many of our TSC athletes are in “taper mode.” “It’s race week! Time to put the feet up #tapertime”. “Only 2000m in the pool. It must be time to #taper”. […]
Sink or Swim in Your Next Triathlon
Posted Articles, TrainingTriathletes like to say that they swim, bike, and run during a race. But actually, they “swimbikerun”. What makes multisports unique is that the success of one leg depends on the previous stage. This is why swimming is so critical. Without a good swim leg the rest of the race can easily go wrong. […]
How to plan your triathlon swim strategy
Posted ArticlesCoach Kevin on 6 steps to plan your triathlon swim strategy in a race:
Fall in love with swimming to get faster
Posted Articles, NewslettersTriathlon coaches hear this all the time: “I just want to survive the swim” “Once I get on the bike, I will be fine” “I suck at swimming” “I have a love-hate relationship with the water. I love it because it makes me a triathlete; but I hate it because it’s swimming” “Thank goodness the […]
Training with a tempo trainer is ruining your stroke
Posted Articles, TrainingMany websites, swim coaches and programs recommend that beginner swimmers train with a tempo trainer (i.e. a “wetranome”) to help them find the ideal stroke rate. This little device goes underneath your swim cap and beeps every time you “should” take a stroke. In theory, this is supposed to help swimmers get their stroke rate/cadence […]
Swim sighting for open water triathlons
Posted ArticlesIn this video, Coach Dominic takes you through the drills you will need to practice to improve your swim sighting for open water triathlons. This is a crucial part of the swim that can’t be overlooked! Make sure to practice in the pool, and then in the open water.
What the Karate Kid can teach you about swim drills
Posted Articles(from Coach Dominic) I just got back from a weekend of teaching coaches certifications and stroke clinics. Everyone, coaches, swimmers and triathletes wanted to know what swim drills to do for x, y, and z corrections or how to get faster. It made me realize that so many people think there is some secret swim drill […]
5 Reasons You’re Not Swimming Any Faster Review – TSC Podcast #114
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode Questioning “Why Can’t I Swim Faster” or “How to train to swim faster”. Kevin and Chris tackle an article from TriathlonWorld.com titled “5 Reasons You’re Not Swimming Any Faster.” The two hosts discusses each reason and what they think about it. Get tips to swim faster and learn the pros and cons from […]
The Tri Swim Rules Part 2 – TSC Podcast #113
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode This is the second part of the Tri Swim Rules episode where Kevin discusses the rest of the “Tri Swim Manifesto”. If you haven’t listened to the first part, here it is: Part 1 In this quick episode, you will learn about a TriSwimSuccess story, the four remaining triathlon pool swimming rules, and […]
The Tri Swim Rules Part 1 – TSC Podcast #112
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode Kevin is flying solo on this episode and he shares about the “Tri Swim Rules”, the redesign and sort of rebranding of the TriSwimCoach website. Exciting things are coming and one of them is the Tri Swim Manifesto. It’s basically the triathlon pool swim rules for beginners that encompass the whole Tri […]
Swim Outside The Box With Dominic Latella of The Swim Box – TSC Podcast #111
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode Coach Dominic Latella is the only US Masters Swimming (USMS) Level 4 (the highest certification available) certified coach in VA. He is an instructor for USMS Certifications and the USMS Adult Learn to Swim program. He is the owner and lead instructor of SwimBox, where they specialize in swim lessons for people of […]
Not All Swim Training Is Equal: How To Train For Your Level – TSC Podcast #110
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode Topics discussed in this episode: Swimming training plan for beginner, intermediate, and advanced swimmers importance of swim drills overcoming fear of water and swimming better breathing watching YouTube videos to help improve your technique when to incorporate more intensity interval training swimming sprints vs. distance fixing bad swimming habits building endurance yoga & strength […]
Overcoming Adversity and the Transformational Power of Sisu with Emilia Lahti – TSC Podcast #109
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode Emilia Lahti (MSc, MAPP) is a researcher and social activist, whose life mission is to simply be a catalyst for human connection, compassion and non-violence. She has given talks at Stanford, UC Berkeley and TEDx, as well as at Singularity University at NASA Ames, where she studied futurism and exponential technology. Her […]
Is high level triathlon training healthy? – TSC Podcast #108
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode Questioning “Is advanced & high Intensity triathlon training healthy”? In this episode, Brad Kearns, host of The Primal Endurance Podcast, joins Kevin & Chris in a discussion on the health benefits and health factor of high level triathlon training. They discuss: Balancing health and fitness Stress management Sleep & Circadian Rhythm Genetic […]