425 Ironman Swimming (Part 3) : Your Questions Answered

On this week’s episode, Coach Rob and Coach Chris answer the questions you’ve sent in over the last three weeks regarding how to improve you swim for Ironman.

The questions they cover include:

My swim times aren’t getting any faster - how do I deal with plateaus in my performance?

I see my swim times improving in the pool but can’t translate that into faster open water times. Help!

How do I best use technology (such as a Garmin watch) during a swim set?

How should I use Pull buoys?

When should I move to swimming in Open Water vs pool swimming

Do I need to do lots of kicking drills?

Should I use Fins?

Should I swim with 3 stroke breathing? I had a lesson and the teacher said I should be aiming for  5 or 7 stroke breathing.

Should I make my swim endurance intervals longer than 100m?

My ankles are really stiff and mean I can’t do kick drills - I literally go backwards ! What shall I do?

How do I overcome the fear of swimming in open water?

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424 Ironman Swimming (part 2) : Swim Faster for Less Effort

How do you train to improve your swimming for Ironman triathlon?

In this episode, part 2 in our series, you’ll hear:

Why training for the swim is a different thought process, and physical process, to training for the run or bike

Why it’s your technique, not your fitness, holding you back in the water - especially if you’re from a run or bike background

How to structure your training for Ironman swimming

The three different types of swim session, and why the most important one changes over time

When to switch from ‘improving your stroke mechanics’ to ‘improving your swim fitness’

The three key drills that will improve the technique of almost EVERY swimmer

The key test set to measure your swim progress

Why you SHOULDN’T be doing long, continuous swims until very close to your goal race

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Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. They provide educational tools, Sweat Tests and a range of electrolytes and fuel to help you perform at your best. 

Take the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your next race. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.

If you want to try out some fuel and electrolytes to use during your training and races, Oxygen Addict listeners get 15% off their first order. If you missed the code during today's show, click here https://visit.pfandh.com/OA23 and the discount will be automatically applied, or, email James at hello@pfandh.com and he'll be happy to help.

423 Ironman Swimming: Swim faster for less Effort

How do you train to improve your swimming for Ironman triathlon?

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why learning to be calm and efficient is more important that getting fast

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 really helpful in learning to breathe more effectively

The kind of swim progression that you can expect to have in a six month, one year and three year time frame.

The difference between ‘training to be faster’ and ‘training to be more efficient.’

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

Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamOxygenaddict

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Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

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Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. They provide educational tools, Sweat Tests and a range of electrolytes and fuel to help you perform at your best. 

Take the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your next race. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.

If you want to try out some fuel and electrolytes to use during your training and races, Oxygen Addict listeners get 15% off their first order. If you missed the code during today's show, click here https://visit.pfandh.com/OA23 and the discount will be automatically applied, or, email James at hello@pfandh.com and he'll be happy to help.