SMALL BUT IMPORTANT

May 16, 2026

There are plenty of ways to improve your swim, bike and run performance. They are small, but important, changes. When you swim, the angle of your head can create drag in the water. We are supposed to look straight down, but a lot of the time we think we’re looking down when we are actually looking ahead. In this case, you simply need to lower your chin just a little bit more. When you stretch out your arm for your swim stroke, the arms need to be straight. In our head, we think they are straight, but in reality, many of us cross our arms. Instead, you need to imagine your arm to be in a V-shape.

When it comes to bikes, our shoulders easily become tense, causing the ride to be less effective. We should loosen up and relax on the ride. We only think of pushing feet down when pedaling, but we should also focus on pulling feet up to draw a nice circle (this only works with bike shoes that are attached to the pedal). Simple, but important changes.

There are small changes you can make while running as well. Your stride may be too long. Shorten your stride, and find the right cadence (the number of steps you make in one minute). Be watchful of your head position. This will help with the body balance for efficient running.

These are all small but important changes to help you improve. It’s not easy to make these changes unless you acknowledge them and are willing to change. The same goes for our lifestyle and attitude in life. I am sure we all have something in our life that can be a drag in walking with Jesus. When we learn to make these acknowledgements and learn to make small changes for the better, there will be great joy and much happiness with Jesus. “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” James 4:10.