Help… Why Can’t I Breathe When Swimming?

October 1st, 2010Posted by Mike

A lot of newbie triathletes are very excited about starting their first triathlon, only to find that after jumping in the pool they struggle to complete 25m and after 50m they are completely exhausted.  Breathing is very difficult and they have a hard time getting into any smooth swim rhythm.  Does this sound familiar? Don’t [...]

Does Swimming put you off your first Triathlon?

March 7th, 2010Posted by Mike

For a lot of people the swim is by far the most difficult skill, because it is very technical. Let’s face it the other two disciplines in Triathlon tend to be more natural. As children, we typically do lot’s of running and cycling making them easier to remember. Swimming is slightly different. I used to do [...]