swim tri classes
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jnrice posted 51 weeks ago.
25 yds by 4 lanes! yikes. I learned to swim in a 25 yd pool and it was a great thing for me. Now that I kind of almost know how to swim I hate them (but I do feel fast going from a 50m to a 25 yd pool). As for splitting the class up I'd just let people sort themselves. Slower swimmers in the left lanes, fast people on the right. I've never swam more than 4 people to a 25 yd lane so that's what I'd suggest, but could push 5-6 if people are good humored.
I did a race like this and you would tap the persons foot in front of you in the pool if you wanted to pass and it was understood that if your foot was tapped that you would just hang on the wall next time you came to it. Passing in 25 yds is nearly impossible. I don't think that many people have met this foot tapping concept though. I tried it in the community pool one day and nearly got my head bitten off by a little old lady. I had to talk her down and explain that I just wanted her to hold up for a second and let me pass.
Make sure at some point that people get into a longer pool if not open water before race day.
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beads1985 posted 51 weeks ago.
I like the sound of the class with a little bit of each discipline and some weight training.
When you have them in the pool, after they have masters the basics, you may want to consider getting a bunch of them 4-6 people in one lane and have them do a series of 25 yard sprints. This will give them a little taste of a triathlon swim start.
There are many a first time triathlete, who might be a great swimmer, that had a rough time adapting to the chaos of triathlon swimming.
'Nothing to it, but to do it!'
I am going to be teaching a triathlon class at for beginners - advanced athletes. The pool is 25 yards and has about 4 lanes. I was wondering if you could offer me any advice as far as class size, how to divide the pool/drills by skill level, and how to ensure the class is a success? We'll probably be in the pool twice a week, with other days doing spinning, some running, and weight training. Thanks in advance for your help.