Resources

The following websites contain a wealth of information about swimming technique. From these sites, you can find many additional sites:

Varsity Swim Shop — Local source for Boston-area students looking for optional equipment for Breakwater Sports classes (Freestyle Snorkel, Freestyle Paddles, Tempo Trainer and Blue Zoomers). Lots of other swimming products as well. Located in North Reading, MA. You can also order online.

Fast: Splits Multisport — In Newton, MA, it's a great local source for wetsuits, carrying more brands and models than most bike shops. Try at least two different models before you buy one! Also many other products and services for triathletes. Coach Bill of Breakwater Sports provides private swimming lessons in the Endless Pool at Fast Splits.

Fit Werx² - In Peabody, MA; expert bike fits, cycling and tri products, and advice.

Go Swim — The best writing about swimming, and the very best stroke and drill DVDs and videos.

H2Ouston Swims — Houston Masters home page. Click the Articles button to read great articles on swimming technique by Coach Emmett Hines, author of Fitness Swimming (highly recommended).

Swimming World Magazine Online — All of the up-to-date swimming news, more swimming products.

Total Immersion — Technique and inspirational articles, and Terry Laughlin's book: Triathlon Swimming Made Easy (recommended reading for all triathletes).

Triathlon Yellow Pages (trifuel.com) — Good source of triathlon information.

Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching--Triathlon coaching from leading coaches Jason Gootman & Will Kirousis, based here in Massachusetts.

TriSwimCoach (www.triswimcoach.com) — Coach Kevin Koskella's website, containing good articles, and an e-book full of good information including a nice 12-week plan to prepare for an olympic-distance swim: The Complete Guide to Triathlon Swimming.

USA Triathlon — Home page of the governing body, good starting point for information, news and events.