For many IRONMAN athletes, especially first-timers, the swim is often the most dreaded part of the day. It’s also the leg of the race that athletes spend the least amount of time thinking about their ...

On September 26, five-time Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown blasted a new short course meters 100 backstroke world record. Swimming a 54.56, McKeown undercut the previous record by a significant three ...

Swimming like a pro doesn’t just mean swimming like a pro. Granted, they have the extra time, but when a pro triathlete shows up to swim, there is a specific plan to execute, and it doesn’t just ...

Hi everyone! A quick introduction before I jump into the good stuff: my name is Aaron Page and I’m a former competitive swimmer who will be contributing to Slowtwitch. While in high school here in New ...

Wearing a triathlon wetsuit makes you a faster swimmer because it provides additional buoyancy in the water, lifting up the body into a more streamlined position. But, it’s not quite so cut and dry as ...