Testing Page for New Layouts
Swimming Education and Safety Banner USA Triathlon Education Video
Swimming Logo
Safety Logo

Mastering Your Swim In Water Beach Start

Key Points

  • Position yourself at the edges of the pack for more space and a cleaner start
  • Wait a few seconds after the gun to let the initial chaos clear
  • Start on the opposite side of the first buoy turn for more room
  • Starting behind the group gives space to work through the field calmly
  • Focus on staying relaxed and enjoying the swim rather than panicking

Summary

Race swim starts can feel daunting, but strategic positioning makes them easier. Start at the pack edges or wait after the gun to avoid initial chaos. Position yourself opposite the first buoy turn for extra room. Starting behind allows calm progression through the field. The key is staying relaxed and enjoying your swim.

USA Triathlon Education Video
Swimming Logo
Performance Logo

Drafting in the Swim

Key Points

  • Position yourself at the edges of the pack for more space and a cleaner start
  • Wait a few seconds after the gun to let the initial chaos clear
  • Start on the opposite side of the first buoy turn for more room
  • Starting behind the group gives space to work through the field calmly
  • Focus on staying relaxed and enjoying the swim rather than panicking

Summary

Race swim starts can feel daunting, but strategic positioning makes them easier. Start at the pack edges or wait after the gun to avoid initial chaos. Position yourself opposite the first buoy turn for extra room. Starting behind allows calm progression through the field. The key is staying relaxed and enjoying your swim.

Swimming Education and Safety Banner USA Triathlon Education Video
USA Triathlon Transitions Logo
USA Triathlon Safety Logo

T1 - Transition 2 Cycling Dismounts - Level 1

Key Points

  • Position yourself at the edges of the pack for more space and a cleaner start
  • Wait a few seconds after the gun to let the initial chaos clear
  • Start on the opposite side of the first buoy turn for more room
  • Starting behind the group gives space to work through the field calmly
  • Focus on staying relaxed and enjoying the swim rather than panicking

Summary

Race swim starts can feel daunting, but strategic positioning makes them easier. Start at the pack edges or wait after the gun to avoid initial chaos. Position yourself opposite the first buoy turn for extra room. Starting behind allows calm progression through the field. The key is staying relaxed and enjoying your swim.

USA Triathlon Education Video
USA Triathlon Transitions Logo
USA Triathlon Performance Logo

T2 - Transition 2 Cycling Dismounts - Level 2

Key Points

  • Position yourself at the edges of the pack for more space and a cleaner start
  • Wait a few seconds after the gun to let the initial chaos clear
  • Start on the opposite side of the first buoy turn for more room
  • Starting behind the group gives space to work through the field calmly
  • Focus on staying relaxed and enjoying the swim rather than panicking

Summary

Race swim starts can feel daunting, but strategic positioning makes them easier. Start at the pack edges or wait after the gun to avoid initial chaos. Position yourself opposite the first buoy turn for extra room. Starting behind allows calm progression through the field. The key is staying relaxed and enjoying your swim.

USA Triathlon Education Video
USA Triathlon Transitions Logo
USA Triathlon Performance Logo

T2 - Transition 2 Cycling Dismounts - Level 3

Key Points

  • Position yourself at the edges of the pack for more space and a cleaner start
  • Wait a few seconds after the gun to let the initial chaos clear
  • Start on the opposite side of the first buoy turn for more room
  • Starting behind the group gives space to work through the field calmly
  • Focus on staying relaxed and enjoying the swim rather than panicking

Summary

Race swim starts can feel daunting, but strategic positioning makes them easier. Start at the pack edges or wait after the gun to avoid initial chaos. Position yourself opposite the first buoy turn for extra room. Starting behind allows calm progression through the field. The key is staying relaxed and enjoying your swim.