Triathlon Tips! – Swimming Video

New to triathlon swimming

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Triathlon Tips – Things you should know about Goggles!!

New to Triathlon

At every triathlon you'll inevitably spot one person before the swim, frantically running around and asking if anyone has a spare pair of goggles. It's just one of those things! Forgetting your goggles or having the strap break on them … [Read more...]

Triathlon and a Torn Rotator Cuff

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As injuries go I've had a few, but no more than any other active person. I've strained muscles, sprained ankles and suffered from those annoying shin splints that always seem to arrive at the most unsuitable time. But last November I managed to … [Read more...]

Swimming and Sinus problems – Tips & Advice!

New to triathlon swimming

For some Triathletes and Swimmers, swimming in chlorinated water can serious irritation to their nose and sinuses. I know from personal experience just how bad it can get. After every pool session I had last year I suffered from a stuffy nose and … [Read more...]

Open Water Swimming Tips for Triathlon! Part 2

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Part 2: 6. Pacing yourself, well almost... Just like the run or bike, you don’t want to burn yourself out that you can’t get to transition. You have either gone to fast or you used up too much energy in the swim.  Solution? Pace yourself, well … [Read more...]

10 Open Water Swimming Tips for Triathlon!

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Part 1 of a 2 Part series: Open Water Race Day Secrets That The Pros Won’t Tell You Sitting down to think about some great race day tips for new triathletes seems easy, but thinking about pre-race rituals and strategies I use made me realize the … [Read more...]

Joey Hannan 2011- A Beginners Perspective!

Picture by Gordon Thomson

With the 2011 Joey Hannan Memorial Triathlon due to take place on Sunday May 8th, NewToTri.com checked in with the Race Organisers to see what advice they might offer beginner Triathletes taking part in this years event! Question: What would … [Read more...]

Triathlon Purchases by Ability & Experience

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By Joe Fiel Author of the Triathletes Training Bible An author asked me today what purchases I'd suggest triathletes make to help them improve and grow based on their ability and experience levels. This is a tough one as there are many, many … [Read more...]

Triathlon Swimming Tips!

Waterford Triathlon

Swimming is very much a 'Technique' discipline. You can be extremely fit but  without the right technique in the water, you'll waste energy and slow yourself down! Here's a great video from Mr Smooth which helps to give you an idea of how … [Read more...]