Developing Feel for the Water: What's Really Behind It?
Feel for the water isn't an innate talent, but a trainable skill. What's behind "gripping"...
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Swimming in Poor Visibility: Mastering Murky Water
Murky water, dark light, poor visibility: open water isn't always crystal clear. How to orient...
After the Race: Recovery in the First Few Days
The days after a race shape the rest of your season. Why active recovery, sleep,...
Frankfurt City Triathlon 2026: Date, Courses and sailfish On-Site
The Frankfurt City Triathlon takes place at the Langener Waldsee on August 2, 2026. All...
Kick in Freestyle: Why 2-Beat, 4-Beat or 6-Beat?
2-beat, 4-beat, or 6-beat kick? In triathlon, it's not maximum propulsion that matters, but your...
Transition T1: From the Water to the Bike Without Losing Time
Many athletes lose more than a minute in the first transition without noticing. From the...
Drafting in Open Water: How to Use the Slipstream
Drafting is legal in triathlon swims and saves noticeable energy, yet most athletes barely use...
Your First Long-Distance Race: What to Expect
A long-distance race throws challenges at first-timers that are hard to simulate in training. From...
Swim Training With a Snorkel: Why and How
A snorkel removes breathing from your stroke, exposing technique flaws in freestyle that would otherwise...