Coming Back in 2011

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

5:30 - 7:00 AM

Whether you are preparing for your first triathlon or you are an experience Ironman, the Triathlon Swim Program is for you. Come join Break Through Multisport and other like-minded athletes in a relaxed and fun, yet structured swim program designed to improve your overall swimming technique, capacity, endurance, power and speed.

The Triathlon Swim Program includes two (2) pool swims the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) at the Physical Education Building and one (1) open water swim at the Ohio Street Beach each week. Every workout will be guided by a USAT Certified or ASCA Certified coach.

Every workout will have time dedicated to each of the following:

Drills and Technique

The beginning of each workout is dedicated to working on drills and swim technique. Each swimmer will be evaluated individually in order to prescribe the proper drills to benefit them the most.

Individual Lessons

During each workout, each athlete will receive individualized swim evaluations and instruction to include above and under-water video analysis.

Workouts

Each swim workout will be designed and written for each athlete individually, based off of where the athlete is in their training and the specific race they are preparing for.

Video Analysis

Each swimmer will receive bi-weekly above and underwater video analysis in order to truly see what is really taking place under the water.

Monday’s (5:30-7:15AM)

5:30 – 5:45Warm up and Drills

5:45 – 7:15Swim Workout with lessons and video analysis

Wednesday’s (5:30-7:00AM)

5:30 – 5:45Warm up

5:45 – 6:00Drills

6:00 – 7:00Open water swim workout

Friday’s (5:30-7:15AM)

5:30 – 6:00Drills and Technique

6:00 – 7:15Swim Workout with lessons and video analysis

Frequently Ask Questions

Q:  Why should I come swim with your group?

A:  This program is designed in such a manner that every athlete gets personalized swim technique advice at EVERY practice.

Q: How is your group different than the other masters groups in Chicago?

A: This program has been developed by triathletes for triathletes. In EVERY practice, we spend time working with each swimmer on technique, video analysis (above and underwater) in addition to triathlon specific drills and technique.

Q: What is an under-water swim video?

A: Underwater video analysis is a cutting edge tool that allows you to be filmed from underneath the surface of the water. It is difficult for a coach to really see what is going on under the surface while standing on deck- this allows us to see and evaluate every aspect of your swim stroke. The normal fee for underwater video analysis is $30 for roughly 5-10 minutes of filming and $90 an hour if purchased with a swim lesson. For members of the Triathlon Swim Program, it is a bi-weekly analysis that is included in the price of the program.

Q: What should we expect when it comes to the individual instruction?

A: What this basically boils down to is, you are going to get a swim lesson at each swim practice. A USAT certified or ASCA Certified coach will be there to observe and evaluate your swimming technique and will provide you will feedback and suggestions for improving your swimming skills. The normal rate for a swim lesson ranges from $40-60 per hour.

All swimmers will receive a BTMS swim cap and water bottle. Any athlete who signs up for the entire summer session will be given a FREE 5-class punch card ($80 value) or FREE training plan (beginner – intermediate).

*Refunds are available up to 2 weeks of the class start date with a $50 administration fee

Punch Cards

(Can be used at the Run or Swim Programs):

5 Session Punch Card:

$TBD USD

10 Session Punch Card:

$TBD USD

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Ryan.