7 tips to tackle the swimming sector of an Ironman with success
It's too late for any last-minute training, but there's still a lot you can do to make sure the swim industry develops smoothly
Our collaborator Zone3 gives us on this occasion a series of tips so you can face a swim or an Ironman swim with the maximum guarantees.
It is too late for any last minute training, but there is still a lot you can do to ensure that the swimming sector runs smoothly. AND
Here are some tips that the brand specialized in swimming products for triathlon can give you that they will surely help you swim better.
USE LUBRICANT
Without lubricant, your neck can be irritated. You will not notice it during swimming, but once the irritation begins there is no stopping it and you will notice it during the following days to your journey or competition. Applying a specific lubricant for wetsuits in the neck and armpits is essential if you are prone to chafing.
GET READING THE NEOPRENE ZIPPER
Ask someone to Check the zipper and Velcro closureMake sure you reach the zipper tape so you can undo it later.
HEAT GOOD
Make him lto blood circulate well for your muscles before entering the water. This will increase your body temperature and mentally prepare you for the activity ahead. Move your arms in circles, relax your shoulders, and do a few jumps to get your heart rate up.
ACHIEVE YOURSELF
Even if it's a cool day and you feel cold get in the water as soon as possible. Let the water reach your waist, breathe deeply and relaxed and splash a little water on your face. It is also good to let some water enter the neck of the neoprene (if you wear it).
POSITION ON THE OUTLET LINE WITH SENSATEZ
Leave your ego behind. If you are not the best swimmer, it is best to leave the first lines to those who are.. Getting to the front of the pack as a novice or weak swimmer is the way to ensure a hard time in the first few meters, they will literally run over you!
ORIENTATION
Unless you are an expert swimmer in open water, it is likely that there are swimmers both in front of you and at your feet. It is not about being a sheep and blindly following the "flock" of swimmers, but neither do you need to orientate each 4 or 6 stroke if you are in a peloton.
WEAR TWO PAIRS OF SWIMMING GOGGLES
At some point, those glasses that are going so well and are going to break, will not adjust so well, will tarnish too much or give any other problem. Murphy's law says that all that will happen right on the day of the competition, it is best to bring another pair of spare glasses and, if possible, you have already tried before.
More information about Zone3 products
There are no previous results.
