Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs reveals his top Ironman swimming training and race tips Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs is a fantastic swimmer thanks to his background in surf lifesaving competitions, but even he has to spend serious time in…
Knock minutes off your triathlon swim splits and save valuable energy with these tips from coaching editor Phil Mosley Photo courtesy of triathlon.org / Arnold Lim / ITU If you can’t swim from A to B in a straight line…
Reduce drag from your legs to go quicker in the water with Phil Mosley’s kicking masterclass. Set your speed There are no rules that say how many kicks you should do per stroke cycle but normally it’s two, four or…
Save vital seconds in transition by following these seven simple steps to removing your wetsuit 1 Stand up, get steady When you come out of the water, you’ll be dizzy. Take a second to get your bearings and get your…
Fine-tune your open-water stroke with these essential tips for wetsuit swimming from elite triathlete Tamsin Lewis Get your head up Practise water polo drill (head-up front crawl) in the pool and open water. It encourages good turnover and forces you…
Outdoor swimming requires mental strength. Follow these top tips to overcome your fears. (Photo credit: Triathlon.org / Spomedis / ITU) Swimming in open water can conjure up images of Jaws, the Loch Ness Monster and giant man-eating squid. It can…
Training too hard for too long can leave you feel flat and fatigued. Here’s how to turn things around Months of hard winter miles are behind you and you’re reaching the highest volume of training for this season’s big race.…
Triathlon coach Andy Bullock explains five ways to swim better in open water Open-water swimming is a completely different kettle of fish to swimming in a pool. While the indoor environment is generally calm – aided by flat water, lane…
Triathlon coach Andy Bullock explains the pros and cons of mixing swimming strokes Front crawl is the stroke that all triathletes aim to master, but Masters, swimmers, swim coaches and triathlon coaches support the idea of swimming the other main…
Expert Andy Bullock explains that improving swim speed isn’t just down to drills. Traditionally, improving your swimming technique requires you to practice a series of drills, breaking down your technique into smaller parts and then putting the swim stroke back…