• #357 : Try This Pro Triathletes Top 5 Swim Tips
    Nov 11 2024

    Mitch Kibby is a professional triathlete who's placed 16th in the 70.3 World Championship. He began his triathlon career without a swimming background, and has gone on to compete with some of the strongest swimmers in the pro field. This is how he did it.

    00:22 Introduction
    00:57 Favourite cue
    01:56 Kick
    03:03 Breathing both sides
    05:11 Catch and pull
    08:38 Developing speed
    09:57 Long-term approach to improvement
    10:33 Finding the right company and support

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    11 mins
  • #356 : Everything I know About Freestyle
    Oct 29 2024

    With experience coaching over 8,000 swimmers, I'm sharing what really works to improve your freestyle—from finding a relaxed, efficient stroke to mastering the catch and pull. Tune in now!

    00:34 Introduction
    00:59 The Importance of Relaxation and Breathing
    02:54 Reducing Drag for Better Swimming
    04:41 Achieving the Perfect Body Position
    06:04 Effective Leg Movement and Core Engagement
    09:56 Mastering Rotation
    13:21 Breathing Techniques
    17:01 Recovery and Entry Position
    23:40 Perfecting the Catch and Pull
    30:55 Finish of Stroke
    32:43 Rhythm and the Timing of the Stroke (the dance)

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    35 mins
  • #355 : How To Coordinate Your Freestyle Stroke with Tracey Baumann
    Oct 22 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Tracey Baumann to explore swim stroke synchronization and body connection for a more efficient swim. We discuss six key synchronization points, the importance of feeling the water, and the role of joint mechanics in creating a powerful stroke. Tracy shares her coaching evolution toward focusing on technique and sensory cues, emphasizing the benefits of short-interval training. Tune in now!

    00:08 Introduction
    01:12 Upcoming Swimming Camps
    01:34 Meet Tracey Baumann
    2:23 Starting with Stroke Synchronization
    3:17 Building the Stroke from the Inside Out
    6:45 Avoiding Dead Spots in the Stroke
    10:12 Six Key Synchronization Points
    17:37 Transferring Pressure and Connecting with the Water
    22:52 Softening the Hands for Better Connection
    27:00 Effective Coaching Language
    29:40 Grounding and Body Awareness
    36:00 Short Interval Training
    38:40 The Impact of Bones and Joint Mechanics
    42:37 Get in touch with Tracey!

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    45 mins
  • #354 : Olympian Reveals Her Freestyle Technique with Kiah Melverton
    Oct 9 2024

    Kiah Melverton, an Olympian, former world record holder, and World Championship silver medalist, joins us in this episode. Kiah offers advice on improving freestyle technique, highlighting key areas swimmers should focus on to achieve a faster, more efficient stroke. Tune in now!

    00:30 Meet Kia Malverton
    00:5 Head and Body Position
    01:26 Kicking
    04:01 Recovery and Catch
    05:24 Breathing Techniques and Rhythm
    07:17 Racing Cues and Technique Focus
    09:15 Reflecting on Career Highlights
    10:12 Advice and Training Insights
    11:56 Challenging and Favorite Sets

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    13 mins
  • #353 : Every Adult Swimmer Should Know These This
    Oct 2 2024

    I’ve spent 25 years helping adults become better swimmers, from beginners to pro triathletes. In this podcast, I’ll share what really works to go from feeling slow and frustrated to swimming fast, efficiently, and effortlessly.

    00:00 Introduction
    00:54 Balancing Tension and Relaxation
    01:34 Reality vs Perception
    02:24 Finding Your Unique Swimming Style
    03:34 The Importance of Technique Over Effort
    04:48 Kick Supports NOT Propels
    05:57 Overthinking vs Feeling the Water
    07:35 Swim Softer to go FASTER
    08:42 Consistency is KING
    11:14 Don't train like a runner!
    13:26 Using Swimming Aids
    15:09 Developing Your Stroke Step-by-Step
    16:37 Long-Term vs Short-Term Goals
    18:34 Strength and Mobility
    20:08 Slow to Fast
    21:14 Stroke Length vs Stroke Rate
    23:26 Training for Specific Events
    24:39 Open Water Swimming Tips
    25:45 Turn off distraction!

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    30 mins
  • #352 : How To Get Started In Marathon Swimming with Craig Lewin
    Sep 25 2024

    Today, we’re joined by Craig Lewin, founder of Endurance Swimming, who discovered his passion in the open water. Though he started as an average swimmer in the pool, Craig found his stride in marathon swimming, where endurance and mindset matter more than speed. In this episode, he shares his journey and insights on tackling challenging open water swims. Tune in now!

    01:24 Journey into Marathon Swimming
    06:01 Building a Support Network and Mentors
    13:05 Training and Recovery Strategies
    15:25 Patience in Progress: The Long-Term Training Mindset
    18:15 Embracing the Flow: Letting Go of Pace in Long Swims
    20:45 Tempo vs. Stroke Length
    22:30 Mental Preparation and Long Swims
    27:35 Building Confidence Through Repetition
    28:36 Finding the Right Coach for Long Swims
    31:05 Get in touch with Craig!

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    33 mins
  • #351 : How to Generate Speed in Freestyle with Ash Delaney
    Sep 18 2024
    In this episode, we sit down with Ash Delaney, coach of Olympic Gold Medalist and 100m freestyle world-record holder Kyle Chalmers. Ash shares his approach to coaching freestyle and offers valuable insights into how swimmers can improve their speed and technique in the water.

    00:13 Introduction
    00:37 Body Position and Kick Mechanics
    01:58 Coaching Kyle Chalmers
    03:01 Recovery and Entry
    04:41 The Importance of Video Feedback
    04:47 Setting Up Your Catch
    5:46 Favorite Drills
    7:56 Breathing Techniques
    10:05 Coaching Philosophy and Common Mistakes
    12:25 Challenging Training Sets
    13:50 Memorable Races: Best and Worst
    15:27 The Best Advice

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    16 mins
  • #350 : The Technology Behind The Men's 100m Freestyle World Record with Jaimie Fuller
    Sep 10 2024

    Jaimie Fuller is the founder of EO, the creators of the SwimBetter device, which measure the force and direction of a swimmer's hand movements. These devices were used by gold and silver medalists in the 100m freestyle, Pan Zhang Lee and Kyle Chalmers, in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. Tune in now!

    00:00 Introduction
    02:08 Top Swimmers Using eo SwimBETTER
    05:55 Downward Force in Swimmers: What the Data Reveals
    9:34 Measuring Force and Direction for Stroke Improvement
    16:31 Remote Coaching and Real-Time Feedback
    20:29 Analyzing Brenton's Swim
    25:40 Finding Your Unique Handpath
    28:04 Understanding Force vs. Time
    39:04 The Role of Hand Size in Performance
    40:27 Launching a New Program

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    46 mins