Maximizing Race-Pace Training with Targeted Insights
For programs that train race pace all season long, every detail matters—technique, execution, and efficiency must be perfected at race intensity. But even with a structured, race-pace training model, Coach Hesterman recognized an opportunity to further optimize performance using objective data.
Her biggest questions were:
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Could real-time feedback enhance execution at race pace?
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Would TritonWear help swimmers fine-tune the details, without disrupting their rhythm?
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Could it provide insights that wouldn’t otherwise be visible to the naked eye?
The answer was yes.
Coach Hesterman integrated TritonWear into her daily workflow—from live feedback during underwaters to post-practice trend reviews. Her swimmers began using data not just to measure effort, but to guide decisions in real time.
“We tested different depths for underwaters and could instantly see the impact on speed. That’s not something they can feel, it’s something they need to see.”
– Head Coach Emma Hesterman
Goal-Setting with Purpose
To help athletes connect their metrics to meaningful goals, Coach Hesterman built a system:
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Each swimmer received personalized focus metrics from their TritonWear profiles
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Goals were set around specific KPIs like Stroke Efficiency (Stroke Index), Turn Time, and Speed Underwater
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Trends were reviewed regularly and adjusted throughout the season
Some swimmers quickly embraced the data. Others engaged more gradually, but with visual dashboards and simple post-practice check-ins, everyone began to understand the “why” behind their training.
“Some swimmers love digging into their numbers and come in saying, ‘I need to fix this.’ Others just need to see their name on the board to know what to work on.”
Bringing Data Into the Practice Environment
TritonWear wasn’t added as an extra layer; it became part of how the team trained.
The real-time feedback allowed swimmers to adjust immediately and reflect afterward. Execution improved not by guessing but by seeing the results of changes in the moment.
“The swimmers could make adjustments mid-set and then analyze the trends later. That’s huge for execution.”
With TritonWear, Coach Hesterman was able to:
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Pinpoint inefficiencies affecting race performance
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Reinforce key skills like stroke efficiency and turn execution
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Encourage swimmer-led analysis that deepened ownership
Race-Readiness With Data-Driven Precision
Blending TritonWear insights with race-pace training produced measurable results:
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More swimmers took ownership of their performance
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Underwater speed and efficiency improved noticeably
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Execution at race pace became more intentional
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Real-time and post-session feedback reinforced race-specific skills
“TritonWear gives us insights we wouldn’t otherwise have and helps our swimmers make every detail count.”
🔥See how Race Pace training programs like the Okotoks Mavericks Swimming are using TritonWear to refine execution, boost athlete ownership, and bring clarity to every practice.
