Tag Archives: swimming
Triathlon Training: Tips for Overcoming The Intimidation Factor of the Swim
By Chris Carmichael The open expanse of water that greets triathletes at the beginning of a competition is intimidating. That is an almost universally true statement from novice triathletes, at least those who didn’t come into triathlon from a swimming … Continue reading
Triathlon Training: Swimming for the “Offseason” Triathlete
By Natalie Bojko, CTS Senior Coach For most triathletes, swimming is the sport that is first to get cut out when time gets short for training. Since it is the shortest part of a triathlon, triathletes can often justify spending … Continue reading
Power Burst Workout: The Speed You Need for a Great Swim
By Colin Izzard and Jim Rutberg After long hours of diligently staring at the black line at the bottom of the pool, you’re finally getting ready to break out of the natatorium and get into competition. But do you have … Continue reading
Swim Like The Shark, Not The Guppy
By Nick White, CTS Premier Coach Last summer, one of my athletes felt great going into the water at the start of her goal event, a half-Ironman at Buffalo Springs Lake in Lubbock, Texas, only to get stuck behind a … Continue reading
Ramp Up Your Swim Training By Focusing on Strength and Technique
For those of us who did not grow up with gills, swimming fast can be a difficult skill to acquire. A great aerobic engine is important, but without great technique in the water you’re not going to move forward quickly. … Continue reading
