Triathlon Swim Training Workouts

4 25 free swim with dragsox or parachute 30 rest.

Triathlon swim training workouts.

Some masters swim programs don t include workouts geared specifically for triathletes instead focusing training toward masters swim meets. Previously i wrote a run workout column and an indoor trainer column to those seeking logical order it makes sense that i include a swimming column in this buffet of workouts. Week 2 workouts 3 and 4. Here are the best swim workouts to try from top coaches and trainers.

Most triathlon swims are at 1 2 miles or less until you get to the ironman level. The main difference is that open water swimming often involves longer distances than triathon. Swim 10 x 50 yards take 20 to 30 seconds of rest between each 50. Using structured swim workouts for triathletes can help you focus on.

Swim 10 x 50 yards take 30 to 45 seconds of rest between each 50. 4 100 free swim hit your target race pace minus 2 seconds 20 rest. These workouts are designed to give you a healthy balance of speed endurance and technique work so you can become an overall stronger swimmer. Whereas the longest swim is 2800 yards or.

Triathlon swim workout instructions. Find triathlon training plans schedules workouts race day advice nutrition for triathletes and much more from triathlon coaches and experts. More swim workouts from coach sara mclarty. Week 4 workouts 7 and 8.

The open water swim preparation workouts are very similar to the triathlon training workouts. 7 essential pieces of swim gear for triathletes. All seven swim workouts assume you can swim at least 500 meters or yards non stop. Bump the distance up a bit to 8 x 75 yards with 30 seconds between each 75 yards.

Cover the basics with this must have list of swimming equipment for peak triathlon training. The shortest workout is 1400 yards or meters with frequent rests. The swim portion of a triathlon is the shortest leg which leads many triathletes to undermine the importance of their swim training. 100 warm up swim 4 25 fingertip drag drill 4 25 catch up drill see right 4 25 kick without a board 200 swim no walls.

More stuff like this. A beginner s guide to triathlon. Week 3 workout 5 and 6. 40 ultimate swimming workouts.

However swim training is a crucial part of a triathlete s training program because it lays the groundwork for a successful bike and run. Swim workouts are a great cardio and total body workout to add to your fitness routine. These workouts can be used for various types of triathlons including sprint distance olympic and ironman 70 3.