How Triathletes Can Swim Minutes Faster with Brenton Ford (Effortless Swimming)

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Unlock your swim speed! 🔓  This podcast episode with Brenton Ford (Effortless Swimming) is packed with insights on breaking through swimming plateaus and training smarter for triathletes and cyclists. Essential listening for anyone looking to improve their swim technique and improve their swimming pace Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:15 - Why Swimmers Get Stuck03:30 - Are Athletes Doing It Wrong After Coaching?06:50 - How Long Does It Take To Change Swim Habits?10:05 - Is A Lack Of Fitness Holding Your Technique Back?13:30 - Overcoming the 2nd Plateau19:45 - The Ultimate Swim Technique Overhaul Plan23:50 - Ideal Time Ratio For Swim Technique Vs. Fitness28:00 - Why Elite Swimmers Avoid Long, Slow Training32:50 - Why Adult-Onset Swimmers Struggle To Improve36:40 - Overcoming The Mental Barrier Of Going Slower To Get Faster39:00 - The Best Tests For Swim Fitness And Speed43:30 - Pool Vs. Open Water: Understanding The Differences46:40 - Swimming Myths Debunked51:31 - When To Push Through Bad Form (And When To Stop)55:30 - Swimming Is A Technique Thing If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.