Donation page link here: Team Forever Fundraising “Every Breath a Gift” That’s the tagline on Darren Miller’s “Team Forever” website, where he writes about his marathon swimming training and adventures all over the world. Darren is attempting to be the first American to complete the “Ocean’s Seven” a collection of the 7 most beautiful and [...]
Congratulations to Lester, Top 20 Finisher in First Triathlon
Congratulations to Lester who sent in this great photo documenting his first sprint triathlon .He came in 20th overall and hopes to do even better next time by improving his swim! Do you have a success story about your first triathlon using our training plans? If so please send me an email (coach@trimastery.com) and see [...]
T-pace for Triathlon Swimming, Part 1 – Tests, Pros & Cons
T-pace is a term used to describe the “Threshold Pace” for swim training for triathletes. Threshold is the term used for a pace that can be sustained for a minimum time or distance. It is typically used in conjunction with qualifying descriptions such as “Lactate Threshold”, “Anaerobic Threshold” or “Ventilatory threshold”. Thankfully, the simple phrase [...]
Triathlon Swimming Techique – What Kind of Kick Should You Use?
If you’re confused about the best type of kick to use when swimming and training for triathlons, you are not alone. Everyday it seems I am helping swimmers understand what the kick is best used for and how to most efficiently work it into their stroke. Here’s the quick version. Swimming is a right half, [...]
Swim like the Karate Kid to make Off Season Triathlon Training Improvements
Last night I was watching the Karate Kid 2. Daniel and Mr Miyagi run into Daniel’s old rival, Bobby Brown. After an impromptu challenge and a scuffle between the two boys ending with Daniel running out of the dojo, he says to Mr. Miyagi, “Now will you train me?” In the first Karate Kid, you [...]
