Swimming
6 articles
RecoveryAugust 26, 2026 · 9 MIN
Swimmer's Shoulder Prevention for Triathletes: A Complete Guide
Up to 91% of competitive swimmers experience shoulder pain. Here's how triathletes can identify early warning signs, correct technique flaws, and build a prevention routine that protects the rotator cuff for the long haul.
TrainingAugust 22, 2026 · 11 MIN
Essential Swim Drills for Triathletes: Build Speed Without Wasting Energy
Most age-group triathletes waste 10-15% of their energy on inefficient swim technique. These 8 targeted drills will improve your catch, body position, and bilateral breathing — cutting seconds per 100m without increasing fitness.
TrainingAugust 12, 2026 · 7 MIN
Open Water Swimming: Mastering Sighting, Drafting, and Navigation
Poor sighting adds 10–15% to your swim distance. Learn the head-up crocodile sight, drafting positions that save 18–25% energy, and navigation tactics for triathlon and open water races.
HydrationAugust 4, 2026 · 7 MIN
Cold Water Swimming: Physiology, Performance, and Safe Preparation for Open Water Triathletes
Cold water triggers rapid cardiovascular and respiratory stress responses that can impair open water swimming performance within seconds of entry. Understanding cold shock, thermal adaptation, and wetsuit selection is essential for triathlon success in water below 18°C.
TrainingJuly 2, 2026 · 8 MIN
Cross-Training for Runners: Maintain Fitness Through Injury and Extend Your Career
Cross-training isn't just for injured runners. Used strategically, cycling, swimming, and aqua jogging can fill aerobic capacity gaps, reduce injury risk, and maintain fitness through disruptions that would otherwise cost weeks of conditioning.
TrainingJune 19, 2026 · 7 MIN
Swim Training for Triathletes: Open Water vs Pool and How to Build Swim Fitness
Swimming is the triathlon leg where fitness gains have the smallest impact on race time — yet it's where training effort is often disproportionate. Here's an evidence-based approach to building swim fitness efficiently.