Swim

Sharpen up your sighting, drafting and turning with this session from John Wood so you’ll be ready to race

Holland regularly includes these 3 swim drills to tune up the most important aspects of her stroke.

Tri coach John Wood explains how much triathletes should kick in the swim so they maximise their performance, without tiring their legs for the next two disciplines

Swim coach John Wood shares some swim tips and drills that will help you engage your core and improve your technique, so you glide faster through the water

Work on your swim-specific strength through the winter and swim injury-free into the new season

Wondering what the point of fins are when you’re not allowed them in races? Ironman legend Dave Scott explains why, if used right, they can be a crucial bit of training kit.

The off-season is the time to get your stroke assessed, set specific goals and start to measure your progress

Tri swim coach Rory Buck explains four different intensity levels, and why and how you should be adjusting your front crawl pace in your swim workouts.

Wondering how much your body should roll and rotate in freestyle? John Wood explains the perfect swim technique

Swim at one pace in open water and get caught up at the start? Then here’s the speed session for you

You’ll improve your propulsion in the water by making your front crawl streamlined. Coach Robin Brew shows you why relaxing is key…

The rollover turn is very fast and requires very little extra effort. Robin Brew explains how to do it

The propulsive phase is a key area of the swim stroke that’s predominantly executed below the surface of the water. Here, with the help of our underwater photo sequences, you’ll gain a clearer picture of the specific movements.

Struggle to swim straight in front crawl? It could be due to your technique, says Dan Bullock. Here, he explains four possible causes…

Do you find swimming in a wetsuit actually makes you slower, rather than faster like it does for the majority of triathletes? John Wood has this advice

During your tri career there’s a very good chance you’ll encounter currents in the open-water swim, which can impact your performance. Andrew Potter has this advice

Give your front crawl some extra oomph by training with paddles and pull buoys!

Swim specialist Martyn discusses swim-lane etiquette. Or as he likes to call it, the ‘Top Six Annoying Habits of Swimmers’

Wondering what the correct head position is in front crawl and whether you should change it when swimming in open water? John Wood explains all

Swimming in a pack can be daunting, and it is often difficult to race at your best. We asked some of the world’s best open-water swimmers for their advice and tactics