The TriDot Triathlon Podcast Swimming In The Right Training Zones
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Feb 16, 2026 Matt Davies, a Precision Coaching swim coach who explains CSS testing and zone pacing. Brandy Ramirez, TriDot Pool School Director focused on technique and race prep. They unpack how swim zones are set and measured, tech and tech-free ways to hit target paces, pool vs open-water adjustments, and practical warmup, breathing, and gear tips to stay in the right zone.
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Consider Smart Goggles For Real-Time Pace
- Try Form smart goggles if you want real-time pace feedback in the water.
- Brandy Ramirez notes they show pace in your field of view and can load TriDot workouts.
Go Old-School Once A Month
- Once a month ditch all tech and swim purely by feel to build internal pacing skills.
- Matt Davies makes athletes do old-school wall-clock math to learn how zones feel without gadgets.
Use Zone 2 To Perfect Body Position
- Use Zone 2 to focus on form: stretch out, control breathing, and balance hip position.
- Brandy Ramirez recommends alternating breathing sides each length to create balance.