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3000 Yard Intermediate Swim Workouts
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This month, the focus will be on building your aerobic base while improving or maintaining stroke technique. November 2008 Swim Training Chat with Coach Kevin Koskella
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Discussion on how to properly kick, sculling, the 3/4 catch-up drill, hand entry mechanics and the utility of using fins, buoys, paddles and kick board. PLUS the top pool mistake.2750 Yard Intermediate Swim Workouts
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This month, drills make up about 15% of each workout, and we’re continuing intervals. The focus will be on speeding up while maintaining good stroke technique, lots of stroke counting this time.October 2008 Swim Training Chat with Coach Kevin Koskella
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Triathlon swim training discussions on the pull, open water swimming all year, winter swim focus, bilateral breathing during a race and Ironman swim training in 6 weeks. 2500 Yard Intermediate Swim Workouts
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This month, drills make up about 15% of each workout, and we’re continuing intervals. The focus will be on finishing your pull and again, hip rotation.September 2008 Swim Training Chat with Coach Kevin Koskella
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Discussions on open water swim drifting off course, no improvement, weight training for swimming and how much time to devote to drills.Member Question: I Can't Float!
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I went to the pool the other day and realized I can't float at all. It makes it really hard to swim properly. I get no propulsion from my kick. Any suggestions?August 2008 Swim Training Chat with Coach Kevin Koskella
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Discussion on getting faster than 1:35/100m, IM swim training, counting strokes and improving an Olympic distance swim. Member Question: Do I Need a Wetsuit?
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I'm doing my first tri Saturday. It starts at 7 AM and the forecast is calling for a high of 82 (air temp). Do I need to rush out and get a wetsuit?July 2008 Swim Training Chat with Coach Kevin Koskella
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Discussions on being a slow, beginner swimmer, swimming on your side, snorkels, private lessons and ocean swims.June 2008 Swim Training Chat with Coach Kevin Koskella
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Discussion on swimming slower, swim golf, the fist drill and shoulder pain.Member Question: How to Swim at a Slower Pace?
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It seems that if I swim that slow I begin to sink and I have to either kick or pull harder to compensate while my heart-rate starts going up. I find myself kicking too hard trying to keep afloat.Member Question: The 'Other' Swim Strokes
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So tell me why I want to bother swimming the other strokes? I'm IM training, and plan to swim freestyle for the entire race, is there an advantage to working on the other strokes?April 2008 Swim Training Chat with Coach Kevin Koskella
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Discussions on increasing your swim pace, free golf, bilateral breathing, paddle or fin usage, to kick or not to kick, dizziness, ocean swims and sighting.
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December 2008 Swim Training Chat with Coach Kevin Koskella