Mark chats with the winner of the 2018 Outlaw Half Ironman Sam Pictor who gives his top six tips on improving your swimming for triathlon. These are tips Sam wish he'd have known from his start in triathlon so be sure to check them out!

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Many triathletes struggle most with swimming and Sam agrees that it is his main weakness. As such, he offers up his tips for improving in this area.

Sam gives tips covering:
1. Breathing
2. Relaxing
3. Training little and often
4. Group swimming
5. Swimming drills
6. Getting feedback

Which tip did you find most useful? Let us know

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