• #348 : How To Adapt Your Stroke For Triathlon Swimming with Bek Keat

  • Aug 27 2024
  • Length: 53 mins
  • Podcast

#348 : How To Adapt Your Stroke For Triathlon Swimming with Bek Keat

  • Summary

  • Join former 6x Ironman Distance Champion and high-performance triathlon coach, Bek Keat, as she shares her insights on adapting your swimming stroke from the pool to the open water. Discover the changes triathletes must make to swim effectively in challenging conditions such as chops, waves, and crowded environments. Beck also reflects on her journey as a professional triathlete, discussing the lessons she learned and the transition into coaching. Tune in now!

    00:00 Introduction
    02:43 The Differences Between Open Water and Pool Swimming
    05:48 The Importance of an Open Arm Recovery
    11:40 Back to Basics: The Fundamentals of Breathing
    17:52 The Impact of Changing Stroke Techniques
    25:21 Bilateral Breathing and Breathing Patterns
    29:58 Mobility, Flexibility, and Triathlon Training
    35:09 The Pitfalls of Following Fitfluencers
    39:21 The Accuracy of Metrics and Electronic Devices
    41:51 Using Perceived Effort and Tuning into the Body
    44:59 Getting Out of a Rut in Swimming: Ditch the Tech and Just Swim
    49:07 Wetsuits and Buoyancy Shorts
    51:30 Getting in Touch with Bek!

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