Swimming is perhaps the perfect athletic complement to running because the two sports are so different. "Just about everything about swimming is exactly the opposite from running in terms of stresses ...

Learn to swim alone with this simple, step-by-step guide. Master techniques in the shallow end, practice kicking, and float ...

Many newcomers to triathlon are uncomfortable with the front crawl, but if you master the stroke you can cut precious seconds from your swim time There were 43 world records set at this year's ...

Learning how to swim for triathlon can be a daunting task, it is by far the most technical and challenging to learn later in life. But fear not, we’re here to help guide you through the water. As part ...

For someone who is 155 pounds, 30 minutes of vigorous lap swimming can burn 360 calories, per Harvard Health. By comparison, ...

It's better to swim 6 yards executing top-notch strokes than mash out a hundred sloppy laps. Why? Because if you put all of your effort into finishing a certain number of laps or getting through the ...

Expert coaches and authors Conrad Goeringer (The Working Triathlete), and Rob Sleamaker ( SERIOUS Training for Endurance Athletes) have announced the publication of their new book, Triathlon Freestyle ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Grand Rapids Triathlon training hasn't officially started yet, but now is a great time to work on weaker areas - for Laura and Shanna, that means extra time in the pool. Laura ...

It’s easy to assume that, in summer and in warm climates, swim training outdoors is best. The fact is, swim training at an outdoor pool or open water isn’t always an ideal choice. A great example is ...

An Ironman triathlon is a daunting challenge for anyone, but imagine tackling the grueling training regimen while recovering from a life-changing injury.Download the WBAL appOne man is using his ...

An 80-year-old New Jersey woman became the oldest female finisher in the history of the Hawaii Ironman by completing the ...