Once you’ve got your first few triathlons under your belt, you might want to start thinking about being competitive. What do we mean by this? Well, just like you might have a plan on the bike or run to be as fast and as efficient as possible – bearing in mind the course layout and conditions – here you’d do a similar thing in the swim. Marginal gains can be found in the water by choosing the best kit for your stroke and buoyancy, by positioning yourself in the best spot within the swim pack and by having clear tactics around how you approach the course. Knowing the best way to turn around a course marker buoy for example, or being able to draft a faster swimmer, will allow you to shave minutes off your finish time. So, over to three UK swim coaches for the tips…
1 START STRONG
Getting a good start is one way to be really competitive. Think about where you want to be in the pack if
