Tonight at Tough Cookies we had our first swim practice. We were all ready to go in our onesies, goggles and swim caps when we found out the pool had just had new chemicals put in it and we weren't going to be swimming. So instead we learned about the technique and form for the best movements in the water. It is quite interesting how much the style of swimming has evolved over the years to teach us how to swim more like a fish. If you move your body from side to side and have great balance in the water you will glide like a pro through the water.
The trainer told us to think of the triathlon as a full course meal. The swim is the appetizer: it is the shortest distance and will be your shortest time spent doing it. It will prepare you for the next two events as you shouldn't over exert yourself from the start. The bike is the entree: this is the longest distance and will be the biggest time. You will be able to enjoy the ride as the bike carries you, push yourself a bit more and prepare you for the final event. Last, the run is the dessert: this is going to be the hardest event but the best part is that you are past the halfway mark, can easily run or crawl to the finish, and you will push yourself until you just can't go any further. I liked this analogy as it puts it into perspective on the effort you will need to complete each event.
Great link on Swimming:
How to Improve Your Swim (great video!)
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