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MPI Tri Swim Clinic (Jan), Biloxi, MS

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Multisport Performance Institute (MPI) Triathlon Swim Clinics will combine a 1-hour dry land presentation with a 2-hour swim practice and training session.  The goal of these clinics is to provide athletes with basic, fundamental swim techniques specific to triathletes.  The clinics will occur at the beautiful e-Fitness & Wellness facility in Biloxi, MS, utilizing the large 25-yard indoor pool.  

The clinic will cover the following: balance, breathing, freestyle drills, efficiency, power, sighting, navigation, drafting and other tips for open water training and racing, developing swimming endurance and speed and common swim equipment.  Each athlete will receive a hard copy of the presentation and potential special offers from sponsors.  Clinics will be limited to 10 Athletes in order to provide more individualized attention. 

* Athletes MUST be able to swim 25 yards to participate in these clinics

 

Schedule 

8:00-9:00 Dry Land - Presentation and Discussion

·      Triathlon swimming vs. “others”

·      The power & efficiency of freestyle swimming

·      Common freestyle drills

·      Review of open water techniques

·      How to swim train as a triathlete

·      Creating swimming training sessions.

 

9:00-11:00 Pool Time – Training and Execution   

·      Practice drills & open water techniques

·      Evaluation of stroke technique and efficiency

·      Open Water drills for the pool

·      Key techniques for triathletes to focus on

·      Sample triathlete swim training session

 

Race Legs: Leg 1: Swim 0 Yards

Race Event Age Group: Adult

Race Organizer: Multisport Performance Institute

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Event Type: Camp/Clinic
Event Date: Feb. 25, 2012
Location: Biloxi, MS
Distance: Other
Website: MPI Tri Swim Clinic (Jan), Biloxi, MS