Best Openwaterswimming Podcasts (2025)

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#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford 11:22

6d ago11:22

11:22

Have you ever walked away from a swim thinking, "Why does this still feel so hard?" You're not alone. Most adult swimmers struggle with the same few challenges—again and again—and it’s usually because no one ever showed them how to fix it the right way. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the most common mistakes adult swimmers make—and more impo…

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#388 : Why Your Kick Is Slowing You Down And How To Fix It with Brenton Ford 10:28

11d ago10:28

10:28

Most swimmers think a harder kick equals more speed. But for adult swimmers and triathletes, it usually means more effort and less progress. So, if your legs feel heavy, your breathing feels rushed, or you’re constantly tired after short swims, it might be your kick that’s holding you back. Let’s fix it. 00:32 Mistake #1: Kicking From the Knees 02:…

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#387 : Does 1960's swim technique still work? with Brenton Ford 19:06

20d ago19:06

19:06

Do freestyle tips from the 1960s still hold up today? In this episode, I’m diving into some notes I took from a DVD created by 1960 Olympic gold medalist in the 1500m freestyle, John Conrad. About ten years ago, I was deep into studying freestyle technique—trying to learn everything I could—and John and I actually had a few back-and-forth discussio…

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#386 : 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Swimming with Brenton Ford 17:52

28d ago17:52

17:52

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 things I wish I knew when I first started swimming. Whether you’re just beginning or have been in the water for a while, these lessons can help you take your swimming to the next level. Let’s face it—most beginners train too hard, focus on the wrong details, and waste a lot of time and energy. That not only slows …

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#385 : Most Swimmers Take Years To Learn This with Brenton Ford 15:05

28d ago15:05

15:05

In this episode, we’ll break down that key insight—how chasing speed can hold you back, why real progress comes from subtle adjustments, and the shift in perspective that turns resistance into flow. If your stroke has ever felt more like a struggle than a rhythm, this episode is for you. 1:10 Progress Isn't Linear 2:18 Video Yourself Early 3:12 Con…

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#384 : How To Go From 2:30 to 1:15/100m with Brenton Ford 30:05

1M ago30:05

30:05

In this episode, I'll give you the exact issues that hold swimmers back at each pace from beginner swimmers at two 30 per hundred or slower, all the way to advanced swimmers at one 15 per hundred for a kilometer. And I'll also give you actionable drills and strategies to help you progress to the next level. 02:10 – Drill 1: Horizontal body posture …

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#383 : The Fastest (And Easiest Way) To Draft In Open Water 47:40

1M ago47:40

47:40

Hey, Brenton here. If you ever find yourself uncomfortable in the open water and not feeling that calm when you've got other people around and not knowing where to sit or where to draft off people to be most effective at it. This episode's for you. I joined the Low Tide Boys, Chip and Chris on a podcast, and they asked me all about the science of d…

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#382 : Which Supplements Actually Help Your Swimming with Taryn Richardson 24:23

2M ago24:23

24:23

Have you ever realized you’re spending thousands on supplements that do little more than clutter your cabinet? One athlete was on the hook for $6,500 a year—until Taryn Richardson helped her strip it back to what truly makes a difference. In this episode, Taryn breaks down how to use simple blood tests to guide your choices, and spot the supplement…

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#381 : How Triathletes Can Swim Minutes Faster with Brenton Ford 1:01:04

2M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

This a rebroadcast from the Get Fast Podcast with Jordan and Gerard Donnelly from TriVelo Coaching Trivelo Coaching: https://www.trivelocoaching.com.au/ Welcome to this week's episode of the Effortless Swimming Podcast. This is a rebroadcast of an episode where I was a guest on the Get Fast Podcast with TriVelo Coaching with Jordan and Gerard Donne…

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#380 : Real-Life Strength: Building a Body That Serves You for Decades with Kate Galliett 42:24

2M ago42:24

42:24

Imagine a group of busy parents hesitating in front of a pair of 25 pound dumbbells, unsure, even a little intimidated. Fast forward two years and those same people are confidently pressing 75 pounds, moving through life with more energy and far less pain. That's the kind of change Kate Galliett creates. Kate works with moms, dads, and everyone in …

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#379 : From Paddling to Powerful: Nurturing Swimming Skills Without the Pressure with Brenton Ford 35:56

2M ago35:56

35:56

I recently joined Rich Bolus on the Dad Mindset podcast, and we had a great chat about something I see all the time. Especially with triathletes and parents, you're fit. You've got a big engine from the bike in the run, but in the water it doesn't translate. And that's usually down to technique. We talked about why swimming is so different from the…

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#378 : Translating Raw Power into Relaxed Efficiency with Rowing Legend Robin Williams 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

On this episode, we've got a guest who’s been at the sharp end of elite performance for over 50 years — Robin Williams. Robin’s a former Cambridge rower and the coach behind multiple Olympic gold medal crews. He was actually recommended by one of you — a fellow listener — and once I dug into his story, I knew we had to get him on the show. This epi…

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#377 : How Actually 'Engage Your Core' When You Swim with Carl Reader 29:38

3M ago29:38

29:38

In this episode, Carl, our go-to strength and conditioning guru joins us again to finally demystify core engagement for swimmers. We're unpacking the Pilates inspired Halloween technique. Versus Stuart McGill's bracing method and revealing simple land drills. Think step ups, carries and hip rotations that make your core switch on automatically. Onc…

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#376 : How To Be Assertive And Kick A$$ In Open Water with Damien Wildes 43:16

3M ago43:16

43:16

What if the secret to crushing your next open water swim isn't just logging more miles, but learning to embrace the chaos, drafting like a pro, taking the occasional hit, and then surging ahead with confidence. Today on the Effortless Swimming Podcast, I'm joined by Damien from Flow State Swimming it's premier open water coaching squad. Damien didn…

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#375 : Unusual Strategies For Developing Your Swimming with Andrew Sheaff 44:16

3M ago44:16

44:16

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Andrew Sheaff—coach, educator, and the author of A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching. We dive into one of the most important skills for adult swimmers and triathletes: learning how to self-coach. Whether you're swimming solo, training without feedback, or stuck on a plateau, Andrew shares a practical roadma…

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#374 : What You’re Not Being Told Told About Sinking Legs with Brenton Ford 16:41

4M ago16:41

16:41

Struggling to keep your legs from sinking in the water—no matter how hard you kick or how low you keep your head? You're not alone. But why do some swimmers maintain a perfect body position even when they're looking forward and barely kicking? In this episode, after coaching over 6,000 swimmers, I break down the real reason your legs are sinking, w…

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#373 : Fast Comes Last: Mastering the Process Before the Performance with Frank Sole 43:56

4M ago43:56

43:56

What happens when a veteran swim coach, who's spent years refining adult swimmers and triathletes, returns to coaching high school kids? In this episode, Frank Sole—coach, educator, and lifelong student of the sport—shares how “water is water” no matter your age, and why the principles of balance, buoyancy, and body awareness remain timeless. Frank…

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Openwaterswimming Podcasts

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The Effortless Swimming Podcast

Brenton Ford

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The Joy of Swimming

Pat Kelman

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The Pondcast by Michael Wheat

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#389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford 11:22

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#388 : Why Your Kick Is Slowing You Down And How To Fix It with Brenton Ford 10:28

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#387 : Does 1960's swim technique still work? with Brenton Ford 19:06

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#386 : 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Swimming with Brenton Ford 17:52

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#385 : Most Swimmers Take Years To Learn This with Brenton Ford 15:05

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#384 : How To Go From 2:30 to 1:15/100m with Brenton Ford 30:05

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#383 : The Fastest (And Easiest Way) To Draft In Open Water 47:40

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#382 : Which Supplements Actually Help Your Swimming with Taryn Richardson 24:23

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#381 : How Triathletes Can Swim Minutes Faster with Brenton Ford 1:01:04

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#380 : Real-Life Strength: Building a Body That Serves You for Decades with Kate Galliett 42:24

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#379 : From Paddling to Powerful: Nurturing Swimming Skills Without the Pressure with Brenton Ford 35:56

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#378 : Translating Raw Power into Relaxed Efficiency with Rowing Legend Robin Williams 1:01:41

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#377 : How Actually 'Engage Your Core' When You Swim with Carl Reader 29:38

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#376 : How To Be Assertive And Kick A$$ In Open Water with Damien Wildes 43:16

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#375 : Unusual Strategies For Developing Your Swimming with Andrew Sheaff 44:16

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#374 : What You’re Not Being Told Told About Sinking Legs with Brenton Ford 16:41

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#373 : Fast Comes Last: Mastering the Process Before the Performance with Frank Sole 43:56

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