Triathlon Swimming Foundations: A Straightforward System for Making Beginner Triathletes Comfortable and Confident in the Water
Of all three disciplines in triathlon, swimming is the one dreaded the most by age-group triathletes, many of whom have had little formal experience in the water. Fortunately, of the three sports, swimming might be the easiest in which to make improvements. Triathlon Swimming Foundations provides a simple, straightforward system developed BY a triathlete FOR triathletes, allowing them to become comfortable and confident in the water using a system of triathlon-specific drills and techniques.
What You'll Learn
Triathletes who follow this program are sure to breathe easily in the water without panic, eliminate sinking legs, gain previously elusive speed, and swim smoothly in a triathlon from the start line right into transition, with plenty of energy left to take on the rest of the race.
About the Author: Taren Gesell
Taren Gesell is a successful age-group endurance athlete who originally became known for his wildly popular YouTube channel, Instagram account and podcast, where he shares tips, tricks, hacks, scientifically backed research, and time-tested knowledge to help new and developing endurance athletes get to their start lines confident and their finish lines strong. Taren is the founder of MōTTIV, which offers a full-service endurance training app that guides athletes of every ability level. The app offers an inclusive, welcoming community of amateur endurance athletes around the world who are working hard to be the best version of themselves every day!
Product Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publication Date: August 2019
- Category: Sports & Recreation, Swimming & Diving
- Ideal for: Beginner triathletes, age-group athletes, and swimmers new to open water
This training guide focuses specifically on the unique challenges triathletes face in the water, offering practical solutions for breathing technique, body position, and race-day confidence. Whether you're preparing for your first sprint triathlon or looking to improve your swim split, this book delivers actionable drills and techniques that translate directly to race performance.
