The Dreaded Swim

Many triathletes love the bike and run portions of the race, yet cannot stand the swim portion of the race. For many athletes, this is because of a lack of efficient form. More than any discipline, the swim portion of the race requires efficient technique throughout the entire swim cycle. From the entering of the hand, to the pull, and to the exit of the hand, every part of this must be efficient to allow the swimmer the desired result - to be fast.

For many triathletes, a good way to learn the proper technique of the swim is to have another athlete check your form out or hire a coach to look at your form and give you the proper pointers. However, it is always a good idea to understand the fundamentals of the swim stroke by reading and studying articles from other coaches.

One of the most overlooked part of the freestyle stroke is how to breathe properly. For proper breathing, one must breathe in when coming up to breathe and constantly exhale while underwater all to repeat the cycle again.

For more information on how to breathe properly during the Freestyle stroke, check out this article. For any questions or comments, email coach@triyourbest.com.