Race-Day Trick: Drafting 101
- By Sara McLarty
- Published Nov 27, 2012
- Updated Dec 17, 2012 at 1:10 PM UTC
Move to the back
When a small pack forms, do not waste energy fighting for a front position. Instead of jostling and bumping each other, the two swimmers in the back should rest for a moment and move to the back of the line for a better drafting position.