Get read to CONQUER your next middle-distance race with these tips! This Whiteboard Wednesday is a deep dive on how to pace and swim a middle-distance swimming event. In this video, we overview how to swim the 200 Freestyle and 400 Freestyle so you can maximize your potential in the event. –––– How To Swim The 200 or 400 Freestyle ––––

PART 1: Easy speed, conserve your energy and slowly start building your speed

. PART 2: Build your legs and set up your pace. The goal is to even split the last 3 parts.

PART 3: Push hard and increase your tempo. You'll want to "make your move" which will help keep your body on top of the water.

PART 4: Increase and maintain your tempo so you can give it all you've got until the end of your race.