About this episode
You work so hard, but can't seem to find that speed you want in the water. You're still dragging, gasping, and not seeing much return from your investments. It's time to use the water and not let use you. Swimming doesn't have to be so hard. Today we break it down in the simplest terms and make the swim stroke easy. We dive into the reach/entry, catch along with early vertical forearm, a solid pull, and powerful finish. Have your mind ready when you get back in the pool! Hand into the water, it needs to be preparing to work. Reach as far as you possibly can When you enter the water early and tvhink about a high elbow out of the water, it forces you to shorten stroke Why swimming is so difficult . . . we're not used to it. Early vertical forearm Swimming is simple: Swimming square and staying in your box What your arm should look like out of the water? 3 Different parts of the box - the stroke The front part, the middle, the back Body position and staying high in the water The cycle of a stroke Where the stroke breaks down and gives you nothing .. . Pressure on forearms How to build REAL swim fitness . . . Most of us swim the "easiest way" and taking the path of easiest resistance Pressure and fatigue means you're working Developing different gears in the water Building your Swim Cake How to not go anaerobic in a race Why your kick could be slowing you down The competitor in you . . . be excited to jump in … game's on Fitness in swimming is a domino effect What do do when you finally get back in the water Work your system harder with 25s and 50s . . . The dead spots in your stroke Just because your arm is in the water doesn't mean it's doing anything You can work so hard . . . and get nowhere. Sinking… gasping… swimming slow. ----------- The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time. Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com