We are well into 2023 and there are some excellent swim and triathlon instagram accounts out there that are helping to make people faster and stronger athletes. Whether you need some pointer or inspiration, we have 5 Instagram accounts that are must follow for the 2023 open water and triathlon season. Let’s dive in and see who made the cut!
Read MoreOver the years I have been lucky enough to coach and train with many triathletes, I have seen many new triathletes make similar mistakes when training for the swim. In this article I am going to discuss the top 3 mistakes I have seen triathletes make over and over again throughout the years along with how to not fall victim to them. Don’t make these 3 major mistakes!
Read MoreIf you’re new to Open Water Swimming, welcome to a very exciting time in your life. You may chose to travel some of the world’s most exotic environments to race and see earth’s beauty in rare form. You could also be a triathlete just looking for that competitive edge on your next Ironman Swim - either way - these 4 drills will help you get better!
Read MoreOver the past two years Instagram has become a great resources for all things swimming and triathlon! There are so many great tips and tricks for technique, dryland activities and workouts available for free. You just need to know where to find them. Here are 5 instagram accounts that we actually follow that will help take your triathlon, pool and open water swimming to the next level!
Read MoreThe 2021 holidays are right around the corner and you might need some ideas for gifts to get that swimmer or triathlete in your life. Don’t worry, we have your back. We have picked 6 gift ideas to help your loved one get better in the water. All the gift ideas here have been vetted extensively by our coaches, so you can trust that these are the right pieces of equipment for the swimmer in your life no matter the skill level. Let’s start shopping!
Read MoreOver the years I have experimented with many different dry land routines to help supplement my swimming and triathlon endeavors. I have found one particular form of exercise that has produced more favorable results than any of the others. Read on to find out which routine has helped me overcome injuries while making me a faster and stronger open water swimmer.
Read MoreThere is no such thing as the perfect swim stroke but there is a perfect stroke for your body. No matter how good of a swimmer one is, there is always going to be room for improvement. We are going to explore the top 3 commonalities that elite swimmers share!
Read MoreCovid-19 continues to cause our pools to close or have limited hours. Many people are looking to extend the open water season into the cold winter months. Learn about all the gear available to make your winter swimming an enjoyable and safer experience!
Read MoreNo matter what level of swimmer or triathlete you are, there are many benefits to getting a swim lesson from a reputable swim coach. You may have taken a lesson or two in the past or have at least considered it, but now is the perfect time to act! I am sure you are wondering why now is the perfect time and I am here to give you a few reasons why! Get that swim coach!
Read MoreInjuries and injury prevention are both huge aspects of sports and more specifically endurance sports. At some point in your swimming or triathlon career, you will have to deal with an injury. Sometimes injuries happen from a trauma, bad technique, overuse or a myriad of other reasons. In swimming, it will usually be the shoulders that start to give you trouble. Coach Craig has created a video of his shoulder prevention routine to help give you some ideas for your personal swimming and triathlon injury prevention routines.
Read MoreAt this point you are sitting at home and have probably watched every Netflix, Disney+, Prime and Hulu show available. Now it is time to switch your focus to Instagram. Whether you are new to Instagram or not, we are giving you 5 accounts that are definitely worth following to help you on your quest to a faster swim in 2020!
Read MoreThe air is cooling but you still aren’t totally comfortable with heading back to the pools because of Covid-19…what do you do? The answer is pretty easy…just keep the open water season going!
Read MoreWe are about a month in and we are still only talking about the Coronavirus AKA Covid-19. At this point your pools have probably been closed and for many of you, your beaches are closed too! This leads to the obvious problem of there is no place to swim! Don’t worry, we have a great 8 minute dryland routine sure to keep you fit for the next time you are able to hit the water.
Read MoreObviously there is only one thing the entire world is talking about…Covid-19 AKA The Coronavirus. As a swimmer or triathlete, this can really throw a wrench into our training plan but beyond that our daily routines. Just because there is no pool or gym to train at, doesn’t mean you still can’t work on your swimming while stuck at home. Learn three ways you can continue to improve in the water, without the water!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is all about going long and then pushing a little bit more. If you are looking to squeeze in a lot of yards in a short period of time, then this workout is for you. The perfect workout for helping you to understand different paces that can be used in any distance triathlon or open water swim. Let’s have some fun!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is all about threshold effort swimming and some fast kicking. If you are looking to squeeze in a workout in under an hour, then this 3000 yard or meter workout will do the trick for all you triathletes and open water swimmers!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are working on speed. This is a 2000 yard/meter workout that is perfect when you need to squeeze in a quick 40 minute to 1-hour workout. Whether you are a swimmer or a triathlete, this workout will have you suffering. Get ready to work your tail off and to have some fun!
Read MoreOver the past several years we have worked with triathletes and open water swimmers. We recently posted an article explaining all the equipment you will need to get started in the pool. As the weather gets nicer and you begin to transition from the pool to open water swimmer, there is even more equipment that you will want to consider adding to your swim bag.
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are working threshold, threshold, and more threshold. This is a quick 2000 yard/meter workout designed to push you to your limits. There is not much rest and you will be riding the red line the entire main set. If you are looking for a great workout for a quick lunch time freestyle swim session, then this is the one for you.
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are working on improving our vo2 max and flutter kicking This is perfect for swimmers and triathletes who are looking to take their fitness to the next level. Get ready for some heart pumping action with this workout! As always have fun, share with your friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!
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