Category Archives: Triathlon

Cross Training for Swimming

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jen Schumacher   |   Jen Schumacher

Cross training for swimming is a delicate balance. As any triathlete can tell you, too much running and cycling can decrease ankle flexibility (not great for your kick) and increase muscle mass in the legs to the point of changing … Continue reading →

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Fear in Open Water

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jen Schumacher   |   Jen Schumacher
Fear in Open Water

           Have you ever lined up at the start of an open water race or triathlon only to find your heart rate skyrocketing beyond what you normally feel in a workout? Or perhaps you’ve had that … Continue reading →

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Hold the Salt!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jen Schumacher   |   Jen Schumacher

One of the most noticeable differences between pool and ocean swimming is the presence of salt water. For some, high salt concentrations can even be a deterrent to open water swimming. Fear not, here are some tips on what to … Continue reading →

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One Tool – and Five Sets — That Will Transform Your Swimming

Posted on February 25, 2012 by FINIS, Inc   |   FINIS, Inc

By Terry Laughlin INTRO There’s only one guaranteed way to swim faster. It’s not training for more yards, harder repeats, nor to build ‘limbs, lungs or muscles.’ It’s to build a long, efficient stroke, then hardwire your brain to maintain … Continue reading →

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FINIS® Unveils Hydro Tracker GPS

Posted on February 23, 2012 by FINIS, Inc   |   FINIS, Inc
FINIS® Unveils Hydro Tracker GPS

FINIS Hydro Tracker GPS provides swimmers and fitness enthusiasts with one device that maps, tracks and analyzes their workout session Livermore, CA – (February 23, 2012) – FINIS, the worldwide leader in technical swimming development and provider of select training … Continue reading →

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Master’s Swimmers and Triathletes: Should You Be Swimming With Fins?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Mallory Mead   |   Mallory Mead

One of the most common questions I am asked by Master’s Swimming newbies and triathletes is whether or not they should be using fins. It seems as though many of them have been told at some point that “fins” is … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Your First Open Water Swim

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Mallory Mead   |   Mallory Mead

Competing in an open water swim for the first time, either as a stand-alone race or as a portion of a triathlon, can be an intimidating prospect.  Here are some general tips to get you started. 1)      Brush Up Your … Continue reading →

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Training for Kona with the Tempo Trainer

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Vince Matteo   |   Vince Matteo
Training for Kona with the Tempo Trainer

I’m in the final weeks of my preparation for Kona and part of that process includes heat acclimatization.  In a nutshell, in the remaining four weeks leading up to the race, I slowly add layers of clothing until the final week when I … Continue reading →

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Freestyle Side-Kicking Drill with a Twist

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Kyle Leto   |   Kyle Leto

I am sure most of you have done the basic side-kicking drill during a swim workout. This common drill works on body position by having one arm extended out in front and the other arm lying flat at your side. … Continue reading →

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Pulling Eliminating the “S” Curve

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Kyle Leto   |   Kyle Leto
Horizontal vs. Vertical Pulling Eliminating the “S” Curve

Recently while coaching my athletes, I realized they were all doing some of the same improper techniques during the pull portion of their stroke. When I asked them how they were taught how to pull their arm underwater, they all … Continue reading →

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