Before 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 […]
Relaxed Rigidity
Posted Articles, TrainingTo have an effective, smooth swim stroke, your whole body–from your extended fingertips down to your (hopefully) pointed toes–needs to move as one unit. If you look at videos of many beginner swimmers, their bodies are all over the place with their upper body moving one way and their lower body moving the other. They […]
What to do when you fatigue…
Posted ArticlesThis morning was the first time I was able to get to the pool in two weeks. Before this, I had a good swim streak going. Then the pool shut down for repairs and left me stuck on dryland. Fortunately, I was able to swim on the Vasa SwimErg. So I was able to keep […]
Project #SwimReboot Week 3: Take a chill pill to get faster
Posted Articles, Training, Vasa Swim(Continued from Part 2 of the #SwimReboot series) This past week in project #swimreboot was a tough one. It was tough not because of the training was heavier or higher volume. But because of all of the other stress in life that come up in addition to training. I am sure everyone at some point […]
Week one of #SwimReboot: Busting off the Rust
Posted Articles, Training, Vasa Swim(from Coach Chris Hague) This is from the #SwimReboot series starting with Part One here. Have you ever taken a long break from running or biking or swimming or even training activity completely, and then come back to it? Those first workouts are definitely rude awakenings. You just feel rusty and crusty. Before, the workout […]
Welcome To Project #SwimReboot
Posted Articles, Training, Vasa Swim(From Coach Chris) Back in February, I fell out of love with swimming. I had no interest in getting in the pool, getting on the Vasa, or doing anything in the water–not even getting in the hot tub. I am not sure what triggered my disenchantment because I was coming off a series of breakthrough […]
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 […]
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 […]
Distance Per Stroke
Posted ArticlesFor those who come from a running and cycling background, the common thinking is that the higher the cadence the better. If you are able to move your feet or pedals faster than you speed up. Thus, when you throw yourself into the pool the same principle should also apply right? WRONG! One of the […]
Breathing in Freestyle – Issue #33
Posted NewslettersDear Friend, I hope that if you have ordered the Essential Triathlon Swimming DVD or the Platinum Package and you are enjoying what you are seeing. I am planning on adding more video clips to the site in the future, at no extra cost to paid users! What I need is some feedback and ideas […]
Stroke Counting in Swimming – Issue #1
Posted NewslettersWelcome to the first issue of the Tri Swim Coach newsletter! Every 2 weeks you will receive a new article, stroke tips and other tidbits to help you improve your triathlon swimming. Feel free to reply with any suggestions or questions. Let us know about your successes and failures in the water! Why Count Strokes? […]