Swim Smooth Episode 9 - Joe Skipper: PRO Ironman and Swim Smooth Guru user
Jan 17, 2019
In this insightful chat, professional triathlete Joe Skipper shares his journey from casual competitor to Ironman winner, highlighting his experience with technology in training. He discusses the balance of racing and recovery, their impact on performance, and how innovative training methods like parachute sessions enhance swimming efficiency. Joe offers a candid look at pacing strategies, the importance of personalized coaching, and the complexities of heat training, making it a must-listen for aspiring endurance athletes.
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Conflicting Swim Advice Confuses Athletes
- Joe found conflicting coaching advice left him confused early on.
- He prefers Swim Smooth's individualized testing because it matched bike/run FTP thinking.
Use A Parachute To Find Dead Spots
- Use a small drag parachute with a pull buoy to reveal stop-start dead spots in your stroke.
- Aim for a constant cable tension so you train continuous propulsion rather than surging and braking.
Continuous Stroke Beats Catch-Up Glide
- Research shows a continuous stroke gives steadier force and higher average velocity than long glides.
- Teaching continuous crawl often beats encouraging long gliding for most swimmers' speed.
