#788 – Three Techniques to Master Faster Swimming

A lot of us really complicate things in the water, but today we’re looking at a few “simple” concepts that can really make a difference in your swim speed. We’ll look at how and why to master these techniques and what it will mean for your overall enjoyment of the sport and the swim. These are not drills, they are effective and relatively simple techniques that you must make second nature before you will get faster. We also look at Louisville 70.3 and the panic around water and road conditions.

Topics:

• Louisville 70.3
• Race water quality
• Facebook panic
• Road conditions
• Online swim school
• What we see in swim analysis
• Early vertical forearm
• Breathing
• Tucking chin
• Out of breath?
• Sink to the bottom
• Lungs too full of air?
• Hydrodynamics vs. aerodynamics
• It’s all about the drag
• Going out too fast
• Finding good breathing BEFORE the race
• When drills make no sense
• Firm but not rigid
• The Clock analogy
• Do drills WHILE you’re swimming
• Swim slower and own your form

 

Mike Tarrolly - [e-mail]

Robbie Bruce - [e-mail]