Dynoswim Triathlon / Open-Water Swim Start

Triathlon / Open-Water Swim Start

posted July 1, 2006 @ 9:19 PM | Technique, Tips, and Drills category

Mastering the Swim Start

By Lance Watson / Triathlete magazine / May 31, 2006

Although in most triathlons the swim is relatively short, it nonetheless can be the cause of considerable apprehension, and much of this uneasiness can be traced to the often-chaotic start, where athletes frequently struggle with feelings of disorientation and claustrophobia as pre-race angst gives way to an early adrenalin surge as hundreds of swimmers jockey for position.

Mastering the Swim Start

Note: Although this is written for triathlon these principals apply to open-water too. If you're swimming the "Ed Gaw" on July 8, you should read this...

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