8 Training Drills for Travelers Activecom Active Home Directory Community eteamz Results Support Event Directors & Organizers Activities & Events Race Results Training Plans Articles Now Searching Within TravelAll Sports & InterestsAction SportsBaseballBasketballCheerleadingCyclingFishingFitnessFootballGearGolfIce HockeyLacrosseMind and BodyMountain BikingNutritionOutdoorsCampingRunningSailingSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisTravelTriathlonVolleyballWalkingWomen Event Directors& OrganizersAdmin Logins Post an Activity Endurance Cycling Mountain Biking Running Swimming Triathlon Walking Special Sections Tour de France Ironman World Championships Newbie Runners 5K Running Marathon Mania Give it a Tri OlympicDistance Tri Team Sports Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Football Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Volleyball Special Sections Road to Williamsport Pop Warner Super Bowl Sports Camps 101 Golf & Tennis Golf Tennis Outdoors Action Sports Hunting and Fishing New! Mountain Biking Outdoor Adventure Sailing Lifestyle Active Singles Gear Fitness Mind & Body Nutrition Travel Women Special Sections Active Family Active on a Budget Protect Your Playground Run for Water New! Who Wants to Get Active New! Resources Active Experts Calculators eteamz Site Building Newsletters Race Results Training Log Free! Training Plans Fundraising Workplace Wellness Fundraise for Charity Team Fundraising Extras Active Discounts Active Partner Offers New! Articles & Media Recent Articles Active Experts Jim Kaese Community Active Warriors Message Boards Related Links Run for Water new! Turkey Trots Outdoors Active Family new! Gear Fitness Women Active Experts Travel Discounts Win $1000! New Active Singles Workplace Wellness Protect Your Playground Activecom Travel 8 Training Drills for Travelers8 Training Drills for Travelers Comment Share EmailPrint SaveBy Jim Kaese Whether youre a swimmer cyclist runner or triathlete performing onshore (terra firma) and offshore (in the water) drills throughout the year will make you faster stronger and more efficient In addition drills are a savvy workout to perform while on the roadespecially when you might be stuck in a hotel or at a destination that has limited or no exercise facilities The drills do not require a lot of space or highquality equipment Here are a few to try in each sportSwim DrillsUnlike running and cycling swimming is less about force and more about form technique and bodypositioning Performing drills in the water will help you swim more efficiently Catch Up Begin floating forward on your stomach with both arms outstretched in front of your body Start your stroke (catch and pull) with the right arm and keep your lef...