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Drill Baby Drill

What are drills and why do we do them

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Different Strokes

for all the folks. why everyone - even triathletes - should throw an IM or stroke set into the mix every once in a while

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Body Position in Freestyle
Body Position in Freestyle

Hips don’t lie

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Drill Baby Drill

What are drills and why do we do them

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ArticlesmehApril 12, 2021Drills, TechniqueComment
Different Strokes

for all the folks. why everyone - even triathletes - should throw an IM or stroke set into the mix every once in a while

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ArticlesmehApril 12, 2021ScullingComment
What is Sculling

What is sculling, how do we do it, and why

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Articles, DrillsmehApril 9, 2021scullingComment
The Self-Reflecting Pool

submerge yourself

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ArticlesmehOctober 2, 2019 Comment
Body Position in Freestyle
Body Position in Freestyle

Hips don’t lie

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ArticlesmehSeptember 18, 2019Body Position, FreestyleComment
How Long is a Mile?
How Long is a Mile?

How many laps in a mile? The answer is a little more complicated than it should be.

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ArticlesmehApril 28, 2019Comment
Should I Cup my Hands When I Swim?
Should I Cup my Hands When I Swim?

Getting handsy: what to do with your hands and fingers when you swim

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ArticlesmehJanuary 28, 2019Triathlon, Freestyle, Beginners, Pulling, TechniqueComment
How to Kick Without a Board
How to Kick Without a Board

You don’t need no board: How to kick all four strokes without any equipment

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ArticlesmehJanuary 25, 2019Beginners, KickingComment
Freestyle Breathing - The Bob
Freestyle Breathing - The Bob

Still struggling with breathing when you swim? Here is a simple drill to help

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Articles, VideosmehAugust 28, 2018Breathing, Beginners Comments
Spiraling Teacup - Shoulder Mobility and Strength

Help your shoulders find their zen

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DrylandmehAugust 6, 2018Shoulders, Strength
Open Water Swim Starts

The open water start: a users guide

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mehAugust 5, 2018Triathlon, Open Water, Races, StartComment
Fins for Beginners

Learn why fins can be great and which ones are best for new swimmers.

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EquipmentmehJuly 29, 2018Kicking, Fins
10 Workouts To Get Started - Intermediate Swimmers

A list of workouts for Intermediate swimmers who aren’t sure where to start

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ArticlesmehJune 24, 2018Workouts, Intermediate Comments
Keeping time : When Your Pool Doesn't Have a Clock
Keeping time : When Your Pool Doesn't Have a Clock

clocks, watches, and lap counters for the pool

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Articles, EquipmentmehJune 13, 2018Clocks
Streamline

The best position for pushing off the wall.

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ArticlesmehJune 12, 2018Streamline, Training
10 Workouts to Get You Started- Beginners

Not sure where to start? Doing these workouts in order is an easy way to ease in to working with the clock and finding your base.

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ArticlesmehJune 11, 2018Training, Beginners
How To Read a Workout

Find a part of the workout you don’t understand? Check here.

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ArticlesmehMay 15, 2018How To, Beginners
What Equipment Do I Need For My First Swim

What to have for your first practice

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EquipmentmehMay 11, 2018Beginners
The Finis Agility Paddle
The Finis Agility Paddle

My favorite paddle for new and advanced swimmers

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EquipmentmehMay 10, 2018Pulling
Freestyle Kick and Ankle Mobility
Freestyle Kick and Ankle Mobility

“I move backwards when I kick” — The importance of ankle flexibility and exercises to improve it

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Articles, Drills, DrylandmehMay 10, 2018Kicking, Freestyle
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