Category Archives: Swim

When you open a door, you grab the knob and “pull.”  Your hand moves toward you and your elbow and shoulder slide backward in the process.  Swimmers who don’t anchor effectively, do the same thing in the water, slipping as … Continue reading →

When a pool swim is offered as the first leg of a triathlon, it is often billed as “perfect for beginners.” Other than the fact that you have the ability to hold on to the wall after each length, a … Continue reading →

One of the most common technique errors I see in swimmers with the freestyle stroke is the use of a wide scissor kick instead of a compact flutter kick. Usually, the scissor kick is happening unknowingly, most often in conjunction … Continue reading →

“Uggh! Do I really have to slow down to learn proper swim technique?” I get this reaction all the time. No one wants to slow down in their quest to go faster. Two steps back to move three steps forward—for … Continue reading →

How wide are you opening your mouth to breathe?  And are you clamping it down hard when your face is underwater? Two very small details, but two important ones.  There’s quite a bit of facial tension caused by both—tension which … Continue reading →