Q&A on swim training | EP#377

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Fitness, Ironman, Endurancesports, Run, Sports, Cycling, Triathlon, Swimming, Health, Bike, Swim, Sportscience, Health & Fitness, Running

4.9 • 596 Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2023

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

Mikael and Jack Hutchens answer listener questions on the topic of swim training for triathlon. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Training to translate pool swimming to open water swimming -Training strategies for 1- to 2-mile open water swim races -Differences between training for pool swimming and triathlon swimming -Critical Swim Speed testing protocols and application -Is using buoyancy shorts a good idea or a crutch to be avoided? -How to swim easy enough on your easy days -Flexibility training and strength training for swimming performance SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts377/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com. FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Q&A on season planning, goal setting, and personal limiters | EP#372 Q&A episode archive Jack Hutchens RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0	The Traathlon Show, 377.
0:17.4	Hey, what's up, everybody?
0:19.3	Welcome back to another episode of that triathlon show.
0:22.7	The podcast presented by Scientific Traathlon.com.
0:26.3	I'm our host Michael, and on today's episode, we have the second Q&A episode of the year.
0:30.7	And for this one, I am happy to announce that I will have a co-host.
0:33.7	This will be done with Scientific Triathlon coach and professional long distance triathlet
0:37.7	Jack Hutchens. He has a background in swimming and surf, life-saving and swim coaching,
0:42.2	so he brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the table for us to have really good
0:46.1	and well-rounded answers to the questions we have received, and we have received a lot,
0:50.2	so I'm very happy for that, and we should have a good Q&A episode in store.
0:55.7	Just a quick note as well that the next Q&A episode that I will be doing
0:59.5	will be probably in March and it will be on bike training.
1:03.5	And I am accepting questions for that one already.
1:06.1	So feel free to email me anytime when you have questions.
1:09.0	And like this one, I will try to do it with a co-host
1:11.9	if possible if I can get somebody to come on because I find that it just makes for a little
1:18.3	bit easier and better listening when you have two people chatting rather than just one
1:23.3	and you can have a bit more of a you can have have some, get some more different perspectives, I guess.
1:28.9	Before we get into the Q&A, big thanks our sponsors, precision fuel and hydration,
1:32.6	and that help athletes perform at their best with electrolyte and fueling products,
1:36.0	and with free online tools, education, content, and a patented sweat test.
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