Ironman Swim Secrets: More speed, Less Effort | Ep 476

How do you train to improve your swimming for Ironman and 70.3 triathlon? In this episode, you’ll hear: Why learning to be calm and efficient can be more important than improving speed Why runners and cyclists often struggle to translate aerobic fitness into swim speed - and what to do about it Breathing techniques and practices to help you stay calm and relaxed in the water Why you should learn to breathe bilaterally The importance of breathing out, fully, into the water Why a strong push-and-glide off the wall can be an unexpectedly important skill, even if you’re racing in open water The kind of swim progression that you can expect to have in a six month, one year and three year time frame. SPONSORS Like what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict!⁠⁠ http://team.oxygenaddict.com⁠⁠ -  The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers.  To find out more,⁠⁠ You can book a zoom call with Rob or the Team here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠precisionfuelandhydration.com⁠⁠ Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free ⁠⁠Fuel & Hydration Planner⁠⁠ to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event.  And then⁠⁠ book a free 20-minute video consultation⁠⁠ with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use ⁠⁠this link⁠⁠ and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout. ⁠⁠Watch on youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen on Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠