Drill Focus

The off-season is a great time to focus on drills simply due to the fact that we are not fixated on piling on the training miles and we can focus on key workouts that can improve our technique and efficiency.

This blog entry is especially for those with a swim limiter.

If you have ever experienced another swimmer thrash you up and down the pool seemingly with little or no effort it does not necessarily mean that this swimmer is fitter or stronger, rather this swimmer likely has a finer feel for the water, and a more refined technique.

One of the hardest things for most triathletes to understand is that they can actually get much faster by working on their technique rather than just pounding out excessive yardage in the pool. Every triathlete, regardless of how slow or fast they may be, should include stroke drills as part of their daily swim routine. As the season progresses the amount of time spent on drills can be reduced; however, by even doing a short set of 6X50’s drills can help maintain an effective technique base which will only serve to reinforce good habits.

The time you put into drills and technique work now will pay dividends as your season matures. Starting with a solid foundation will lead greater success down the road.