Should You Always Race In A Wetsuit?
The buoyancy of a wetsuit is a great thing for weaker swimmers, but whether donning neoprene all the time is a good idea is up for debate.
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Is Open-Water Swim Training Necessary?
Ah, the comfort of a lap pool: calm water, walls to push off, lane lines to keep you swimming straight. Is it enough to prepare for a race?
What Is Proper Pool Etiquette?
Swimming is the most technique-focused of the triathlon disciplines, and it’s also the most etiquette-driven.
Debate: Are Kicking Sets That Important?
Beyond initially learning how to kick, how important are kicking sets? Sara McLarty debates this month’s contender: Shaun Guest.
Should You Count Swim Strokes?
Optimal stroke count is highly individual. It can depend on your height, speed, fatigue level and workout length. Should you count your strokes often while swimming?
Sara’s Slam: Technique Vs. Open-Water Skills
When prepping for their first race, should new triathletes focus more on technique or open-water skills?
Sara’s Slam: Should You Count Strokes?
Optimal stroke count is highly individual. It can depend on your height, speed, fatigue level and workout length.
Sara’s Slam: Fitness Vs. Technique
To challenge Sara McLarty on this month’s topic of “what’s more important—technique or fitness?” is Scott Bay.
Sara’s Slam: Can You Get Enough From A 30-Minute Session?
Typical Masters workouts are an hour long, but busy triathletes don’t always have time for a full session.