How to Train for Swimming in an Ironman Triathlon

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Tip 1 - 5 Essential Swimming Drills to Master Now

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mauricio Falomir | permalink

Get faster with these go-to technique hacks.
Tags: Ironman 101, Training, Swim

For further reading: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2014/11/5-essential-swimming-drills.aspx ^[1]

Tip 2 - An Olympic Coach's Favorite One-Hour Swim Workouts

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brenda Vitucci | permalink

New Zealand Olympic assistant coach Stephen Sheldrake shares his favorite quick and efficient endurance swim workouts.
Tags: Swim, Workouts, Training, Ironman 101

For further reading: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon-news/articles/2013/06/ironman-101-swim-workouts.aspx ^[2]

Tip 3 - 2 Top Swim Workouts for Triathletes

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Alex Matviychuk | permalink

Following are two swimming workouts geared specifically to triathletes. The first incorporates a drafting exercise into an aerobic base workout. The second utilizes negative-splits to practice metering energy levels.

For further reading: http://www.active.com/triathlon/articles/2-top-swim-workouts-for-triathletes-873188 ^[3]

Tip 4 - Fitness Tips: Training for an Ironman Triathlon

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Darin Feldman | permalink

The Ironman Triathlon is the grand daddy of all endurance races: We’re talking a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bike, topped off by a 26.2-mile run. And considering that the current World Champ record holder (Craig Alexander, in 2011) clocked in at just over eight hours, the Ironman couldn’t be truer to its name.

For further reading: http://www.mensfitness.com/training/endurance/fitness-tips-training-for-an-ironman-triathlon ^[4]

Tip 5 - 4 Swim Sets For 70.3 Training - Triathlete.com

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Geri Girardin | permalink

These 2,000–2,500-yard sets from Sara McLarty are designed to improve the swim at your next half-Ironman.
Tags: Sara McLarty

For further reading: http://triathlon.competitor.com/2015/04/training/four-swim-sets-70-3-training_97256 ^[5]

Tip 6 - 4 Pro Tips for Ironman Swimming Success

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Glenn Mac Farlane | permalink

Here are four things you can work on in preparation for your event. Even if you're short on time, these could make the difference in your success.
Tags: endurance sports,endurance training,ironman,open water swimming,swimming

For further reading: http://breakingmuscle.com/swimming/4-pro-tips-for-ironman-swimming-success ^[6]