Swim Training
Swimming Articles and Tips
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Swim Tumble Turn 101. How And Why You Should Do It!
Ah, the tumble turn. The bane of many a swimmer’s (and triathletes!) existence. If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent…
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Preparing For Your First Aquathlon (Includes sample training program!)
An aquathlon is a multi-sport race that combines swimming and running. It can be a great challenge for both experienced…
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Benefits of Training Indoors vs Outdoors for a Triathlon
Lalabas pa ba tayo o sa loob na lang ng bahay? Training for a triathlon can be done both indoors…
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How to Stay Swim Ready During ECQ
The ongoing pandemic has denied us access to training, which may cause anxiety. The thought of not being able to…
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Coaching and the Curse of Conventional Wisdom – Swim Technique
Almost universally the swim is the area of triathlon where everyone struggles. As an athlete you can get out and…
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Open Water Swimming: Becoming Comfortable In An Uncomfortable Situation
If you are one of those people who dream of joining the growing sport of triathlon, the thought of open…
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Free Speed Indeed: Drafting for a Quick Swim Split
You work hard in the pool 2 – 3 times a week. You buy all the latest swim toys, take…
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Marathoner Has Limited Time To Train | Ask The Coach
Coach Ani de Leon is a Certified Level 2 Triathlon Coach by the International Triathlon Union and has completed coaching,…
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“ALL OUT” means “ALL OUT!”
“ALL OUT” means (slightly more) “ALL OUT”. I recently had my eyes opened by Matt Fitzgerald’s article in Inside Triathlon- “You…
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Appropriate Race Day Swim Gear That Can Make You Swim Faster
As the triathlon world has its eyes on the Ironman World Championships this weekend, in the warm waters of Hawaii,…
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Swim Fit
Swimming is often overlooked in Ironman as it’s seen as a short warm up before the main event. This thinking…
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How Can I Swim Faster? Are Pool Paddles Effective? | Ask The Coach
Coach Ani de Leon is a Certified Level 2 Triathlon Coach by the International Triathlon Union and has completed coaching,…
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