If the swim is the most stressful part of triathlon for you, this is exactly why I made this video. I walk you through 11 simple, proven tips to help you swim faster and more efficiently heading into the 2026 season—without just piling on more yardage. My whole goal is to help you train smarter, stay healthy, and show up confident on race day, whether you’re a first-time triathlete or you’re building toward a 70.3 and beyond. In the video, I focus on the big rocks that move the needle: body position, breathing, stroke efficiency, pacing, and the common mistakes I see triathletes make that create drag and spike effort. When you clean up your position and timing, you stop fighting the water—and that’s where “free speed” comes from. I also share a bonus giveaway: I’m doing 10 free video swim assessments (a $50 value each). If you’re subscribed, email me at JSCOACHINGSYSTEMS1@GMAIL.COM and I’ll tell you how to send your clip in.