Free Speed

Free Speed is coach Paul Eaglestone's breakthrough training method that combinesefficient swimming technique with a pace-setting formula to achieve fastertriathlons. It's perfect for thetriathlete or competitive swimmer. The idea behindPaul's innovative training system is loosely based on ultra short-race pacetraining, but with fewer sets, and maintaining effort levels rather thanworking at constant maximum effort. By measuring efficiency through strokecount against time-specific goals and with Paul's swimming technique - includingbetter muscle performance - the triathlete can preserve energy for the cyclingand running legs of the triathlon without sacrificing pace in the water. Hismethod brings a cycling mentality to swimming through hydrodynamics, attentionto detail, and marginal gains through mental training. With this book, thetriathlete or swimmer willtrain and practice using the best swim techniqueimprove pace over short distances using Paul's 17/20 method;progress to race distance without sacrificing form or speed;understand every aspect of triathlon swimming, including basic equipment,race planning, opener water swimming, starts and turns, and more;have the tools to design their own training sessions based on their ownspecific goals and targets; andget the most out of each training session. Swim fastertriathlons with Free Speed!