In triathlon, speed is the name of the game. Unlike cycling and running, swimming is a bit counter-intuitive in the sense that applying more power doesn't necessarily guarantee you speed in the water. Herein lies the most uniquely difficult piece of the freestyle formula - the pull. Freestyle Basics: The 3 Phases of the Pull http://www.active.com/triathlon/articles/freestyle-basics-the-3-phases-of-the-pull?cmp=17N-PB33-S33-T1-D7--1090
