
Should I cup my hands when I swim?
One common question beginner triathletes often ask is whether they should cup their hand when pulling underwater. This question is understandable since it may seem
Many triathletes dread the swim. Some fear it. While others just find it draining. It doesn’t have to be this way. Practicing a handful of adjustments to your stroke can turn the swim from a chore to a relaxing — dare we say fun — activity.
Our FREE guide teaches you these skills, plus gives you workouts to practice each one. After all, if you’re going to swim laps to help your endurance, doesn’t it make sense to also work on techniques that will make it easier?
One common question beginner triathletes often ask is whether they should cup their hand when pulling underwater. This question is understandable since it may seem
Beginner triathletes are often anxious about the swim leg. That’s completely natural. If anything should happen while on the run or bike, you simply sit
Swimming in open-water is very different from swimming in a pool. Underwater visibility, water currents, temperature, and maintaining the correct direction are just a few
It’s common for triathletes to have anxiety over the swim leg of a triathlon. After all, we run and ride bikes from an early age,
Fins can make swimming more enjoyable by giving you a fish-like experience. However, as a triathlete, you may not require a killer freestyle kick as
Most swimmers have a natural breathing side — normally the side of the dominant (writing) hand, but not always. It’s fine to exclusively breathe to