Swimming For Triathlon And Open Water

Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water has the advice and tips you need to become more confident, more efficient and faster in the water.
The drills and practices target specific key movements and skills to help you build a simple, effective front crawl style. This means you use less energy and swim further in comfort than ever before. Ideal for open-water swims and for longer-distance pool-based swimming.
As well as technique, find advice about how to train for an event, on-the-day preparations, what happens during a swim, the psychological side of open-water swimming, race tactics, nutrition and equipment.

Paul Mason is a former international swimmer, British champion and record holder. Though retired from top-level racing, he still competes regularly in open-water events and triathlons. Today he combines a career as a writer with swim coaching.

Want to swim better front crawl?
1 Technique Basics
2 Arm Stroke
3 Body Position
4 Breathing
5 Kick
6 Timing and Rhythm
7 Turns
8 Open-Water Events
9 Skills and Fitness
10 Flexibility
Glossary
About the author
Acknowledgements
Index