Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water by Paul Mason, has the advice and tips you need to become more confident, more efficient and faster in the water. With the inclusion of over 50 drills, as well as technique basics, body position and timing, readers will gain confidence and unlock their inner front crawl.
The drills and practices target specific key movements and skills to help you build a simple, effective front crawl style. This means you use less energy and swim further in comfort than ever before. Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water is ideal for open-water swims and for longer-distance pool-based swimming.
As well as technique, Paul Mason details how to train for an event, on-the-day preparations, what happens during a swim, the psychological side of open-water swimming, race tactics, nutrition and equipment, providing a wealth of knowledge for all swimmers looking to compete in triathlons.
Published 1 June, 2017
£16.99 Paperback /£14.99 eBook
Paul Mason is a former international swimmer, British champion and record holder. Though retired from top-level racing, he still competes regularly in open-water events and triathlons. Today he combines a career as a writer with swim coaching.