Essential Triathlon Training Tips: Swim Exit

by Erin Greene on 30 Apr, 2013 09:02 • Español

This week, we take a look back at some essential triathlon training tips from the past. In this video, Olympian and 2011 ITU World Champion Helen Jenkins helps you out with some tips on swim exit and transition.

Not quite sure when to switch from swimming to high kneeing it out of the water? Do you know when you should mentally change from one discipline to the next?

Not to worry. Jenkins fills you in on her swim strategy that has helped to two Olympic berths and 11 World Triathlon medals.

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