Are you a beginner in the triathlon that was intimidated by swimming? Don't feel bad – most beginners find swimming to be the toughest of the three disciplines. Here are 6 swimming tips to help you perform well during the first Triathlon or improve your swimming time as you move forward.
1. Swimming skills. The longer you exercise, the more effective your stroke is and the less energy you have when swimming. You can find five key techniques on the Triathlon Swimming Tips page on my website. You can also ask for help from the owner's swimming program. Sometimes even teaching children how to swim will help adults who want to swim competitively. One of the best self-study courses I have ever seen is from "Tri Swim Coach" Kevin Koskella.
Repeating is the key to becoming a good swimmer. The only way to improve swimming is to continue swimming. If you are doing an open water race, you must add some practice open water to your training program – you…
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