In this category, you will find articles about swimming, especially for triathletes. Triathlon swimming comes with specific rules, equipment, and training. Find here some tips for both pool and open-water swimming.
For many, especially those new to triathlons or less confident in their swimming abilities, the question of whether breaststroke is allowed during the swim leg arises. This concern is particularly pronounced in open-water starts, where the challenge of managing crowds and maintaining steady breathing can be daunting. Let’s explore the rules and possibilities of using breaststroke in triathlon races. Are…
Nowadays, some smartwatches allow you to record your heart rate while swimming. But not many models can do it and not always very accurately. In fact, the best way to record your heart rate while swimming is to use a dedicated HRM strap. But which heart rate monitor (HRM) is best for swimming? Garmin HRM Swim Best HRM for pool…
When I first started triathlon, I was already used to running and cycling. So I just registered for a very short triathlon to understand the fuss about triathlons 😉 A friend let me borrow a tri suit. It had an integrated bra but it didn’t feel like my usual bra. It got me to wonder if I needed to wear…
It is not always clear if you need a swim cap to do a triathlon. Each event is different. Most will provide you with an official swim cap that is mandatory but some events don’t. But it is not clear whether you should wear your own swim cap anyway. Let’s make sure you know what to do on race day!…
As triathletes, we are always looking for the best GPS smartwatch at the cheapest cost to record our workouts and race events. But not every watch is fit for the job. In this article, we will look at the Garmin Vivoactive watches (models 3 & 4). At first glance, the Vivoactive has plenty of features, lots of activity profiles, GPS…
Enjoy swimming? Wish to level up your training? As with running or cycling, knowing your heart rate data while training is a game-changer. It will help you understand when you are pushing too hard, and when you aren’t really. It’s easy to lie to yourself until you see the real data. It’s a good way to measure progress. But can…
As triathletes, we are always looking for the best GPS smartwatch at the cheapest cost to record our workouts and race events. But not every watch is fit for the job. In this article, we will look at the Garmin Instinct watch. At first glance, it looks like a really good watch at a very reasonable price. But can it…
If you own an Apple Watch, you probably wonder if you can use it during your next triathlon event, or even for triathlon training. This is a very interesting question: most people tend to use specific sports watches for a triathlon (such as Garmin, Polar, Suunto, etc) but why not use an Apple Watch? You can use an Apple Watch…
Got a wetsuit? And you would like to amend its length a bit? Then you are in the right location. You can cut a wetsuit with sharp scissors to shorten it. Neoprene is a material that sticks together and doesn’t fray. Many wetsuits have cloth taped over the seams. You can add some cement over the seams after cutting if…
Imagine you have an opportunity to go surfing but you only have a triathlon wetsuit with you. Maybe you left your surfing wetsuit at home, you outgrew your surfing wetsuit, or simply are new to the sport and already own a swimming wetsuit. What are the main differences between triathlon wetsuits and surfing wetsuits? Is it ok to go surfing…
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