Racing
Ready when: Pack swimming and open water, with a club (i2) done.
What the coach teaches
Position in the swim pack, staying with the group out of the first transition (T1), cornering lines, race tactics, avoiding overuse injuries, planning training through the season, anti-doping.
At home, safe only
Recovery, food and sleep; strength via workonfitness.com.
Ask the club
The federation's youth race rules and the coach structure.
What you can see from the side
The athlete races to a plan.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach reviews a race.
Stop and get a coach when
Overuse pain or exhaustion.
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