Back into the water today with an explosive episode focusing on early vertical forearm and the catch. We get into things like the proper entry, whether or not you should glide, and how to get maximum efficiency from your stroke. We go over tons of typical mistakes by triathletes, including diving too deep with your hand. We look at a few great drills and how they can help you develop better form and be more economical, which is the key to great triathlon swimming. We talk about technique sets vs. swimming long just to build yards. We get into efficiency, anxiety, and how to build confidence in the water. Sometimes it's just hard because you think you're bored. Start slow. Be patient. Build.

Topics:

• Snow shoveling tips
• Swim as compared to a bike fit
• Body position and breathing
• Early Vertical Forearm - what does it mean
• The catch phase - propulsion
• Bad return on investment
• Why hand control is underrated
• Should you "glide?"
• What about entry
• Should fingers be spread open?
• Diving too deep with the hand
• Understanding early vertical forearm "leverage"
• Hip driven freestyle
• Shoulder over elbow over wrist
• Paddle and visual cues
• Tarzan drill and swimming with balls
• Long sets with rocks
• Skulling
• 24 x 100 or 2400 straight?
• Efficiency is speed
• Stop obsessing about yardage every time
• Maximum efficiency
• Economical athletes get the most return
• Shorter technique driven swims
• Getting faster with better form
• Fear and anxiety vs. confidence
• Take time to be more efficient
• Sometimes it's just hard because you think you're bored.

Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com

Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com