TriSwim

For most beginners, the first leg of a triathlon is both exciting and terrifying. The race starts in the water, and how you handle the swim often determines how confident, calm, and strong you feel for the rest of the day.​ What Is the First Leg of a Triathlon? In a traditional triathlon, the first […]

Introduction Ask any triathlete about their biggest challenge, and swimming often tops the list. The front crawl improvement drills—the primary stroke in triathlon—can feel like a constant battle against technique flaws, breathing difficulties, and that frustrating feeling of sinking legs. Whether you’re preparing for your first sprint triathlon or aiming to qualify for Kona, mastering

Are you transitioning from pool to open water and feeling frustratingly slower? Do you struggle to maintain your pace when waves start chopping or when navigating around course buoys? You’re not alone. Speed workouts for open water swimming presents unique challenges that can’t be fully addressed through traditional pool training. The good news? With targeted

Tired of feeling slow in the water? Want to shave seconds or even minutes off your swim times? You’re not alone. Many swimmers struggle to improve their speed despite putting in countless hours at the pool. The good news? You don’t need marathon training sessions to get faster. A focused, well-designed 1-hour swim workout for

Struggling to fit swimming into your busy schedule? Think you need hours for a good workout? Think again! One-hour swim workouts can deliver incredible results when structured properly. This comprehensive guide provides you with over 20 expertly designed 1-hour swim workouts tailored for different goals and experience levels, helping you maximize your time in the

The swim leg of a Half Ironman (70.3) triathlon is often the most anxiety-inducing part of the race for beginners. Questions like “Will I make the cut-off?” or “What happens if I’m too slow?” can overshadow the excitement of the event. This guide demystifies the Half Ironman swim cut-off time, offering actionable strategies to help you conquer the clock and

Ever feel “flat” in the water during freestyle, struggling to generate power or maintain rhythm? The secret to unlocking effortless speed lies in body roll and core rotation—the foundation of a streamlined, powerful stroke. Enter the Domino Swim Stroke, a transformative drill designed to amplify these skills. Unlike superficial tutorials, this guide dives deep into the mechanics, benefits, and

Why Most Triathletes Fail the Swim (And How to Avoid It) Open water swimming technique accounts for 10-15% of DNFs in triathlons—not due to fitness, but poor technique adaptation. While pools teach clean strokes, race day throws chaos: 360° navigation, jellyfish encounters, and panic-inducing “washing machine” starts. This guide merges hydrodynamics research, pro triathlete strategies, and survival psychology

Picture this: You’re treading water in a cold lake, surrounded by splashing athletes. The starter horn blares, and suddenly you’re swimming in a chaotic whirl of arms and legs. This is why 72% of triathletes rank swimming as their most feared discipline. But here’s the good news—with the right preparation, you can transform panic into