The Triathlete's Guide to Swim Training

by Steve Tarpinian

Written for all skill levels of multisport athletes, The Triathlete's Guide to Swim Training helps swimmers create individualized training programs for better stroke technique, maximum enjoyment, and improved performance. All of the principles are grounded in easy-to-understand physics, covering fitness and competition, strength and flexibility, and open water swimming. Additionally, the book discusses effective equipment use, the importance of making swimming fun and satisfying, and delves into the psychological factors involved in competing.

171 pages, Paperback

First published February 10, 2005

Reviews

[Carmen Rodríguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet. Shows 10 practical drills. Great to accompany with videos of swimmers the author mentions, e.g. Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett. Good reminder that swim skill can always be improved, no matter the age of the swimmer. 🏊‍♀️🙌

[Ann Xiang]

Read this book for my summer open water events. It's a good introduction about all things involved in the open water leg of a triathlon races, including notes about freestyle swimming techniques, drills, fine points of open water swimming, and a useful set of example training routines.

[Gage · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book for beginners who want the basics of swimming for triathlon. A quick read, it stresses basic drills and gives practical advice.

[Brecken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helped me learn to swim and survive Hudson River swim in the 2008 Nautica NYC Triathlon