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Discover 15 key front crawl swim drills to improve your technique
These front crawl drills are designed to improve the four key elements of good swim technique; body position, leg mechanics, arm mechanics and your breathing and timing.
What is a good swimming pace? Coach shares the key swim benchmarks for triathletes
Want to know how your swimming pace during a triathlon compares to others? Coach Andrew Sheaff shares the swim benchmarks you need to know and how you can get faster…
Six ways to solve sinky legs and improve your swim kick, according to a technique expert
Addicted to your pull buoy? Terrified of swimming without a wetsuit or buoyancy shorts? It’s likely that you need to fix your sinking legs – and in turn your kick. Here’s our expert guide.
Want to swim faster, not harder? Fix your catch and pull first, say the experts
For some swimmers, the ‘catch and pull’ can seem like a dark art – but
they are a fundamental part of the front crawl stroke if you want to move quickly through the water. We unpack some easy ways to improve…
Follow these easy wins to maximise your front crawl on race day
Dermott Hayes shares 8 key tips for honing your swim stroke for maximum gains with minimal effort on race-day.
When you should and shouldn’t learn tumble turns
Doing flip or tumble turns in the pool can help take your training to the next level, but are they necessary for triathletes? Andrew Sheaff has the answers
Experts share how to transform your front crawl in six weeks and swim more streamlined
In less than two months we can help improve your front crawl and shape you into a tri-torpedo, capable of exiting every swim in super swift time. Here’s how…
Overcome your open-water swimming fears with me, one stroke at a time
Ultra triathlete Claire Smith of Brutal Events shares how she battles her fears of the open water when tackling some of the world’s toughest events, and how you can too.
Swimming makes triathlon sexy, I dare you to disagree
You’ve finished racing for the year and want some time off. Fair enough! But how do you find the motivation to get back in the water? Our resident tri columnist and weekend warrior, Martyn Brunt, has these 15 tips…
Swim coach reveals the real benefits of cold water swimming
What are the benefits of cold water swimming and is it good for our health and mind? Find out here…
How to warm your cold body up after open-water swimming
It’s important to warm your body up safely after open-water swims. Here’s our step-by-step guide, plus some essential items of kit to help get you warm again
How to adapt to cold-water swimming and extend your open-water swimming season into winter
Want to keep open-water swimming throughout the winter? Here’s Professor Greg Whyte with key advice so you can stay safe
How to improve your swim performance in cold water and not sabotage your swim
Does your performance suffer when you’re swimming in cold water? Professor Mike Tipton explains what you can do to improve it
Wim Hof Method: what is it and can it help your swimming?
Heard of the Wim Hof Method but don’t know what it is? John Wood explains how this breathing method can help with the cold and stress of open-water swimming
I swam a mile in icy water – and it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
With the annual ice swimming championships coming up, here’s a deep dive into the sport and the challenges that Spencer Matthews faces in his Antarctic triathlon attempt.
Why fatigue is great for learning swim skills
Working on skills when you’re tired is valuable for several reasons, as swim coach Andrew Sheaff explains here…
How to sight and breathe in open water according to an Olympic medallist
Olympic open-water swimmer Keri-anne Payne explains how to incorporate your sighting into your breathing so you waste less energy
How to deal with tides when open water swimming
Open water swimming can pose a challenge even for the experienced pool swimmer. John Wood talks us through the best techniques and practices for training and racing with tides.
How to master the Kona swim according to the previous course record holder
Previous Hawaii swim course record holder Jan Sibbersen gives his top tips to deliver your best performance during the 2.4 mile swim on race day.
How to spot currents and stay safe when open-water swimming
There are a wide range of factors that can cause different kinds of currents. These include wind, tidal movement, river and estuarine flow…and of course, rip currents. Swim England has this advice…
How to build adaptable skills in open water
Improve your ability to perform in all open water racing conditions by building adaptable skills into your training schedule, explains Andrew Sheaff.
How to improve your Ironman swim
Just because the swim in a long-distance triathlon is less than 10% of the total doesn’t mean you should ignore training for it in favour of the other two disciplines says Andrew Potter. Here he explains the importance of a successful Ironman swim and how to get faster…
Get ready for Ironman: Conquer the swim
You can’t win the race on an Ironman swim, but you can certainly lose it. Here’s how to prep – and quell your nerves – for the 3.8km starter on your 226km day of destiny.
