What Is The Point Of A Swimskin In Triathlon? | GTN Coach’s Corner

What Is The Point Of A Swimskin In Triathlon? | GTN Coach's Corner

Is there a need for a swimskin in a triathlon swim? Should you take on an Ironman fasted? Fearful of open water, can you swim with your eyes closed? What does kick & pull mean for swim training?
Shoulder burn from swimming? James & Heather are here with another Coach’s Corner! Have another question? Make sure to ask under any GTN vid with #gtncoachescorner and we will try to answer! 🏊‍♀️

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Intro – 0:00
Why Swimskins? – 0:16
Doing an Ironman fasted? – 2:41
Eyes close in open water – 5:15
What does Kick & Pull mean? – 7:10
Swim & Cycle shoulder burn – 8:18

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