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Triathlon Swimming: Made Easy
Extraordinary Swimming for Every BodyMary learned to ‘think on the fly’ at Masters workout. She set a PR in the 100 Free on the very next set — and got invaluable prep for her next triathlon. If that;s not enough, it also ‘creates new brain cells!’
Archive for the ‘Effective Training’ Category
Swim Faster Artfully, not Physically
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 10th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 10th, 2011
An emphasis on smoother, quieter, more *precise* strokes (the opposite of what your instincts urge you to do) is revealed as the best way to improve your mile pace.
Using Metrics that Matter
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 4th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 4th, 2011
How did 58-year old Steve Howard improve his pace per 100 yards by 20 percent in two weeks? By focusing on Stroke Count and Tempo, instead of yards swum.
How to Excel at Thinking (and consequently at Swimming)
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 2nd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 2nd, 2011
Why did you do that set or drill? Why did you swim that distance? Or choose that interval? Asking such questions — and evaluating your choices after the fact — is essential to improvement. And to being ‘excellent at thinking.’
Secrets of Swim Speed Part 9: How to Swim Faster
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 2nd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 2nd, 2011
How Nicholas Sterghos had the most-dramatic 2-year swimming improvement in triathlon history – while his West Point Tri team rose from 14th and 19th (men and women) to 2nd and 5th in College Triathlon Championships.
Video: Secrets of Swimming Speed Part 7 of 9 — A Practice Guide for YOU
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 26th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 26th, 2011
Stroke Length is the # influence on how fast you swim. Here’s a guide for how many strokes YOU should take.
Video: Secrets of Swimming Faster Part 5 of 9
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 24th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 24th, 2011
Training for Bigger Lungs or Muscles cannot solve the three Speed Problems that are as inevitable as death or taxes – Energy Waste, Resistance, and Age. Only Neural training can solve them.
Stroke Length Practice: First Improve. Then Maintain.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 22nd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 22nd, 2011
Nearly every choice you make about planning practices and sets should be driven primarily by whether your repeats strengthen your ability to stay efficient at a range of distances, tempos or paces.
Video: Secrets of Speed Part 4 of 9
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 21st, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 21st, 2011
How did Jason Lezak pass Alain Barnard in the Olympic 4 x 100 Relay — and what’s the lesson in that for the rest of us?
Video: Secrets of Speed Part 2 of 9
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 17th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 17th, 2011
There is no payoff – and potentially enormous cost – from swimming hard in a triathlon. Therefore every thought and action should be directed at making ease and efficiency an unbreakable habit.