A lot of triathletes say that if it wasn´t for the swimming they would enjoy the whole experience more. If you want to enjoy your triathlon swimming more are only 3 things you need to know. They are changing your perceptions about swimming, learning bilateral swimming and wearing a wetsuit.
If when you think about swimming you are using the “hate” word then drop it! You will never improve if take that attitude to the pool Believe that you are not a bad swimmer. That you have not fulfilled your potential and you only need to follow the right plan, doing the right things in a disciplined manner to achieve you goals.
If you are prone taking in gulpfuls of water that you had better learn bilateral swimming. If in the open water you have trained to breathe to the right and the waves are coming from that direction then you will take in a lot of water. If you have difficulty training this way then use a pull buoy until you get used to it. This technique also has the added benefit of making swim straighter.
It is very advisable to wear a wetsuit as firstly it will keep you warm, it will help you swim faster as the neoprene helps buoyancy enable you to swim faster and it compensates for any flaws in technique.
Enjoying your swimming is essential for you to improve your triathlon time. It´s important to change any negative feelings you might have towards swimming. Learning how to swim bilaterally will reduce the amount of water you take in and wearing a wet suit will make your swimming easier and faster. If you learn these three things then you will enjoy your swim and the whole triathlon experience.
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