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Swimrun
September 6, 2018
SWIMRUN SERIES| Equipment | How to prepare for unsafe weather conditions
Hello Swimrunners! Today we have something to keep in mind when training for a race: the weather conditions you will face on race day.
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Tips & Tricks
September 4, 2018
HOW TO| How to get your wetsuit off fast during a Transition by Emma Pallant
Once again, today we are seeking the expertise of Emma Pallant. This time, we will focus on overcoming the Swim-Bike transition, getting through it...
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Swimrun
August 30, 2018
SWIMRUN SERIES| Equipment | Swimrun Wetsuits
Today in our Swimrun series, we are talking about one of the basic elements of practicing this sport, which is none other than... the wetsuit!
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Tips & Tricks
August 28, 2018
SWIMMING TIPS | How to improve your body rotation in the water by Liz Blatchford (2)
Rotating the body correctly while swimming is difficult for triathletes who are not natural swimmers and who have more...
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Swimrun
August 23, 2018
SWIMRUN SERIES| Equipment | Flotation Accessories
In case you missed our last post and video, in Swimrun, the use of support materials is allowed according to regulations, as long as it is carried by the athlete...
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Swimrun
August 14, 2018
SWIMRUN SERIES| Equipment | Swim Paddles
Orca is back with more on Swimrun, which we have been focusing on for the last few weeks. This time we will be discussing equipment and one of the items that is used most...
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Tips & Tricks
August 13, 2018
HOW TO| How to put a wetsuit properly on by Emma Pallant
Welcome to our latest post! Today we are with another member of the BMC-Vifit Sport Team powered by Uplace, none other than Emma Pallant, silver medalist in...
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Tips & Tricks
August 7, 2018
SWIMMING TIPS | How to improve your body rotation in the water by Liz Blatchford
When you swim, both your body's position and the way that you balance affect the way that your body glides through the water. Once again, we asked our athletes about some drills that can improve...
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Swimrun
July 24, 2018
SWIMRUN SERIES| What makes Swimrun a unique sport
As we mentioned in our first post, most swimrunners come from triathlon, where their biggest handicap is usually the cycling portion. Our athletes talk about how the multiple transitions and...