It started with a simple question: How do swimmers get a better feel for the water? Then it went all on into how and why triathletes should approach swimming. We talk about the importance of speed work, how to get the best catch and explain early vertical forearm. We also look at breaking the pull buoy addiction and the key to keeping legs high in the water. Kicking is always a hot button and we’ll explain why it actually slows many triathletes down. And finally, we give you practical approach for picking the most valuable tactics for making you a better swimmer.  Topics:   Hub visit recap Blue Ridge - Heat and Hills Eagleman this weekend Michael Phelps Feel for the water Finding Your Bike Gear Happy Place Swimming dexterity and flexibility Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow as levers  Early vertical forearm explained  Grabbing the stillest water Swim intervals and pain  Hypoxic Breathing  Understanding balance in the water Kicking . . .  Most underrated body part when it comes to swimming When kicking slows you down Pull Buoy addiction Anterior Pelvic Tilt issues Sinking legs and how to beat it Propelling through the water  Find two things you can practically address  Why do triathletes neglect the swim Building your Cadillac Swim Engine  Swimming can’t win the race, but it can lose it Use your swim time wisely It’s about feel, strength, and staying high in the water  --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com  Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com  Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga.  C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store  A great way to support the podcast!  Looking for an awesome coach? 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  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