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What kit will I need for race day?
Posted on May 23, 2018 by jofrancis in Kit, year1racebase3(1)std, year1racebase3(2)std, year1racebase3(3)stdWe have covered what kit you will need for training, but some of you will already be thinking ahead to what kit you will need for the race event itself. Wetsuit (will be required) There are clear BTF rules as to when you have to wear a wetsuit and when it is optional but in […]
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Swim Drills – Vertical Forearm Sculling
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base3(1)std, year1racebase3(1)std, year2base3(1)mid, year2base3(1)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year3base3(1)long, year3base3(1)longPRO, year3base3(1)stdWhy do this drill? Achieving an early vertical forearm is a really important part of developing effective freestyle stroke. This drill allows you isolate this part of the stroke and get a feel for the position. It will also help you feel the pressure of the water against your forearm and hand and the way […]
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Swim Drills – Single Arm Swimming
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base1(3)std, year1base3(1)std, year1racebase3(1)std, year2base1(2)mid, year2base1(3)mid, year2base1(3)std, year2base2(1)mid, year2base3(1)mid, year2base3(1)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year3base1(3)long, year3base1(3)longPRO, year3base1(3)std, year3base2(1)long, year3base2(1)longPRO, year3base2(1)std, year3base3(1)long, year3base3(1)longPRO, year3base3(1)stdWhy do this drill? Of all the drills a swimmer can do – single arm swimming is one of the best. But to do the drill well the drill should be done slowly and you should focus on a particular part of the stroke as your perform the drill. Single arm swimming is useful for […]
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Swim Drills – Front Sculling
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base3(1)std, year1racebase3(1)std, year2base3(1)mid, year2base3(1)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year3base3(1)long, year3base3(1)longPRO, year3base3(1)stdWhy do this drill? Front sculling is used to improve the catch phase of your stroke. You will develop a feel for the water as you become aware of the pressure of the water against your fingers during the drill. How to do this drill Start in a streamlined position with both arms extended in […]
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Tapering and peaking: what really happens?
Posted on August 22, 2012 by liz in Masters Article Library, Tapering, year1racebase3(1)std, year1racebase3(2)std, year1racebase3(3)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year2racebuild1(1)mid, year2racebuild1(1)std, year2racebuild1(2)mid, year2racebuild1(2)std, year3racebase3(2)long, year3racebase3(2)longPRO, year3racebase3(3)long, year3racebase3(3)longPRO, year3racebuild1(2)stdThere is plenty of information about tapering available – how to reduce your hours, what sort of sessions you should do and so on. This article describes what actually happens to our bodies during this time and why it is so important. If you are a novice triathlete training for a sprint distance triathlon maybe […]
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