#657 – How To Not Suck at Swimming #9

Not sure how much or how far to swim? Wondering why you don't get faster? Have open water anxiety? This podcast is for you. We look at how to properly use time in the pool. We look at building fitness BEFORE technique. Then show you how to marry them both in an effective progression. We look at the difference between pool swimming and open water. We look at drills… which ones work and which ones are wasting your time. Anxiety beating techniques. Wetsuits. Fear. Swimming in salt water and techniques for two loop swim courses so you can avoid congestion. Check out our FREE Beginner's Programs: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-development-programs/ Topics: How much should you swim? Time professions Build FITNESS to HOLD FORM 25s, 50s, and long stuff in combination "I don't get any faster" Fine tuning the connection of technique and fitness The drills you're doing don't work Commit to swimming more days than you're not Pools have nothing in common with open water racing Thinking slows you down Marry "drills" into your swimming Reach for the corners - Railroad Tracks Single Arm Drills  Paddle work and Pull Buoy with Band Hanging - engage lats Open Water ANXIETY Why are you afraid? Control your breathing Warm up Breathe and get a lather Practice in your wetsuit Learn to feel how it feels The fear behind the feeling is the problem Swimming in salt water Second loop of race techniques Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected] www.c26triathlon.com