Swim Tips for Triathlon Training


Triathlons have three sports athletes need to be competitive and comfortable with, cycling, running and swimming. Any decent tri training plan should cover all three of these to improve your performance. For those new to triathlons, the swimming part of the leg can be intimidating and challenging though. Most of us have run before and know how to ride a bike. Not everyone can swim, or if they can, not strong confident swimming that you need to have for triathlons. Here are some things to help you past any fears or uncertainties when it comes to swimming in a triathlon.


Spend time in the water as often as you can

It is essential you feel comfortable in the water so do what you need to do to get there. At the start of your triathlon training plans, there should be a focus on hanging out in the pool. If you have a pool, spend time in it daily. If you use a local public pool spend time there at least 4 times a week if not more. Get comfortable with water going in your face, swimming past other people, and build up how long you are happy to stay in there.


Have an expert help you with where to focus

It is important when you create your triathlon training plans to consider what you need to focus on for your swim. There are different styles of swimmers, though for a triathlon usually, the freestyle works best to get across the distance at a decent time. If need to, some swimmers do a combination of styles to get through if your muscles need a break from one style for a time. Find a triathlon expert that can help coach you with the ladder. This means as you swim freestyle you pretend you are reaching for a ladder rung as you swim. This makes sure you increase your reach in your downstroke and makes you swim more efficiently.


Remember to breathe

When focusing on the swimming part of your tri training plan it is essential you learn how to breathe properly and work on your technique to improve it. Getting your breathing right can make a huge difference in how you perform. Stay relaxed, breathe as deeply as you can, avoid short quick breathing.



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