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5 Jun 2020

Setting FItness Goals when Races are Canceled or Uncertain

COVID times have been strange and it's strange not to be asked "so what race are you training for?" The absence of this simple question is because of the lack of seeing one another and the lack of rac ... Read more

8 Aug 2017

Your Guide to Goggles

You've worked hard on your swim skills, you've practiced in the open water, you've learned to sight like a champion. You are ready to conquer your race day swim, but your goggles just won't cooperate. Nothing ruins a race day swim like the wrong pair of goggles. Whether they are leaky, foggy, or just leave you with a massive headache as you go into T1, finding the right goggles is key to race day success. Read more

31 Mar 2016

Perfecting your Swim

Similar to cycling, it is easier to improve your speed in the water by swimming more efficient and reducing drag rather then increasing your power and effort. Most of us focus on the bike and the run segments of our race. However, if the swim is your weak link, then it offers the most opportunity for improvement. In fact, you can perhaps save seconds to minutes off of your race time by making a commitment to perfect your stroke. Here are a few pointers that will enhance your technique and opportunity to podium this season: Read more

22 Dec 2014

The Band-Aid and the Black Line

I haven’t quite gotten to the place where I can outright call myself a runner, or even a triathlete for that matter, and I certainly have no right calling myself a cyclist — but I am a swimmer.

And, I must admit, there are a few aspects of being partially amphibious that parlay nicely into the sport of triathlon aside from the obvious “comfortable in the water” thing. Read more

4 Sep 2014

10 Pool Tools to a Swim PR

While the swim portion of a triathlon may only be one-tenth of the race, strength in swimming will reduce pre-race anxiety and set you up for a better T1, a better bike and even a better run. If you’ve decided to work on improving your triathlon swim, you’re going to need the right gear. Podium Multisport has what you need whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned veteran. Having these ten things with you at swim practice will set you up for a PR performance. Read more