Triathlon: 5 tips to better face the fraction in swimming

The I swimthe first fraction of the triathlon, often represents the most demanding – at least mentally – of the three disciplines, especially for those who are beginners. To successfully face this phase, It is important to follow some practical and technical tipswhich allow you to improve performance and reduce the pressure linked to the tender.

Triathlon: the fraction of swimming in free waters

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To better prepare, it is essential to develop a good swimming technique in free waters, getting used to the race conditions. Lakes or sea workouts, preferably in conditions similar to those of competition (also simulable in the pool), help to face currents, waves and reduced visibility.

The wetsuit

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The choice of equipment is crucial. A change guarantees comfort When the water is cold and a floating optimal. It is important to test different models to find the most suitable one, avoiding too rigid or too thin wetsuit. The experimentation in training helps to find the right balance and above all to refine the swimming technique with the wetsuit. Forbidden to improvise in the race: if you cannot wear the wetsuit in the pool, it is good to take the time necessary to try it, very calmly, in the hours preceding the race.

Departure

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The moment of the street can be chaotic. It should be taken into account that the ranking will not be decided at this stage, therefore it is important to avoid collisions with other athletes or that the waves create too much discomfort or even physical problems. The management of space and management are fundamental elements: Sometimes, the ideal trajectory is too busywhich is why it is more productive to swim a few more meters remaining on the sidelines of the so -called tonnara.

BREATHING

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The adoption of bilateral breathing, alternating right and left, promotes balance and lateral visibility. This, although it is not a fundamental requirement, can be useful especially in the presence of annoying waves that can compromise the breathing phase.

PREPARATION

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Getting to the departure with the correct preparation and with a complete display of the tender that awaits us, helps a lot to reduce the possible agitation of the debut or in any case of the competitive comparison. Specific training, which simulate the tender conditionscontribute to improving the focus on gesture and keep calm during the first fractionaspects that also affect the effectiveness of the swim.