High-energy triathlon swim workout session in an Olympic-sized pool. Athletes perform various drills including streamline glides, sculling, free

Triathlon Swim Training: Drills & Intervals for Efficiency, Endurance & Speed

This triathlon swim workout is designed to build endurance, refine technique, and improve efficiency in the water. Athletes begin with a structured warm-up, focusing on individual medley (IM) kicks, freestyle drills, and single-arm freestyle to develop balance and stroke awareness. The pre-set includes short, fast IM sprints to build power across all four strokes, while the first drill set emphasizes proprioceptive awareness, helping swimmers enhance their streamline position and body control with flips, hula hoop drills, and dolphin dives.

The main set challenges swimmers with moderate-distance freestyle efforts, high-intensity IM sprints, and fast freestyle intervals to improve race-day speed and endurance. By incorporating sculling drills, treading water, and precise stroke techniques, this session helps triathletes gain better water feel and propulsion, which directly translates to stronger open-water performances. Whether focusing on improving stroke efficiency, developing power, or refining breath control, this workout is a well-rounded approach to enhancing triathlon swim performance. 🏊‍♂️🔥