Tri Coach Jennifer Harrison in her second home: the water.

Welcome back to Move of the Month.

Each month, we showcase (interesting, fun) moves from an expert Train Like a Mother Coach.

This month, we’re jumping into the pool with Coach Jennifer Harrison, who, along with Elizabeth Waterstraat, leads the triathlon program in the Train Like a Mother Club.  She’s a mother of teenage twins, and has so many duathlons and triathlons under her race belt, she lost count at 200.

Coach Jen, a lifelong swimmer, knows that a strong swim can make or break a triathlon; inefficient, choppy swimming prematurely drains your energy for the next two disciplines.

Here, she demonstrates three simple drills to improve your stroke length and efficiency.
1. Fingertip Drag Drill: Emphasizes a high elbow and long reach
2. Catch-Up Drill: Promotes stroke extension
3. Open Water Sighting Drill: Teaches how to sight with minimal interference

(Miss last month’s Speedskater from Ultra Coach Stephanie Howe?)

All swimmers, from beginners to #mothersharks, can benefit from adding technique drills to their swim sessions.

Start with 10 x 25, focusing on one drill for the full 10 lengths; over time you can add distance and/or mix up the drills.