All too frequently, when focusing on running technique the main areas addressed are the biomechanics of the legs and feet, but what about the movements and use of the upper body and arms? In my coaching experience, there are huge gains to be made for an athlete when...
We always talk about swimming on our sides, and here is a great drill to work on holding that position. Why Do It: There are four reasons why we want to get right on our sides: – Minimising frontal resistance – only half the body will be in the water....
This isn’t about running with company and whether your running partner talks too much! Its all about putting less shock through your joints and legs. Why Do It: By putting less shock through your legs, you can run further, faster and easier. The main barrier to...
Today’s video is more of an idea than a drill, something to aim for to be a better, faster, more efficient swimmer. If you watch closely, the swimmer’s technique doesn’t change from swimming slowly to when she sprints. Why Do It: Swimming in the...
As with what we’ve done in the swimming, posture and core control is key to running efficiently, fast and importantly injury free. Most of us are aware of the need to work on our core – but very few know how to put it to any use. Why Do It: By keeping a...
So many athletes come to me complaining of how swimming is really hard work for them. A large number of triathletes complain about sinking legs – unless they are swimming in a wetsuit. The thing with triathletes is that they have a tendancy to have very dense...
