Swimming is a great way to exercise with little risk of injury.  Anyone can learn to swim once they get over the fear of the water.  For many triathletes, swimming is the most challenging of the three sports.  But swimming doesn’t have to frighten or be frustrating.  Investing time, practicing fundamentals, and having patience can make you a competent swimmer.

At RyR Endurance Team, we work with our athletes to help them reach their swimming goals.  Following are some of the basics to become a fan of swimming.

Gear

• A tight-fitting swimsuit to reduce drag. This is common for ladies.  For men, choose a jammer or Speedo suit.  A baggy bathing suit catches a lot of water and hampers your ability to swim laps.

• A pool buoy to squeeze between your legs will help with balance and shift focus away from kicking.

• A swim snorkel will allow for easy breathing while you are working on other aspects of technique such as this one by FINIS
• A...