Ask the Swim Coach: How do I Swim Faster?

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I can swim long with ease and have decent endurance, but I have a race coming up and I don't want to be last anymore. Help?

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"How can I get faster?  I can swim long with ease and have decent endurance, but I have a race coming up and I don't want to be last anymore.  I have been able to lower my stroke count but I'm still slow.  Help!"

 

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Well this is a great question and I think lots of other swimmers and triathletes are wondering the same thing. It's great that you have been able to lower your stroke count and become more efficient in the water! That is a huge first step to improvement. [.....]

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date: July 14, 2009

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I'm at http://www.TriSwimCoach.com- a resource for beginning through intermediate level triathletes looking for help with swimming. The site features a free email newsletter offering tips and articles on triathlon swimming. I have also written an electronic book titled “The Complete Guide to Triathlon Swimming” and created "The Essential Triathlon Swimming DVD", both available on www.triswimcoach.com.

For a 20% DISCOUNT on Zoomers Z2 fins and Freestyler paddles, go to www.finisinc.com and use discount code ‘aggies20’ at checkout!

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