Swimming

Some consider the swimming portion of a triathlon to be the most difficult. This discipline is even intimidating enough to keep people away from giving the sport a try. However, with the proper training, we assure you that anyone can complete the swim portion. We recommend starting off with signing up for a swim class at your local pool. After a few sessions with a swim coach, you will be amazed how you will have come.

Find a pool near you:

http://www.swim.com/swimming-pools

Find places to swim in the open water in Massachusetts:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=154056&start=1

Videos

Swim form:

Basic Freestyle form:

Open Water Swim Tips:

Detailed open water swim tips:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3