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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Swimming

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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 progress but can lead to frustrating plateaus or even injuries like shoulder pain.

These 10 key insights will help you avoid those common mistakes. We’ll break down what truly matters when it comes to gear, technique, training, and mindset—so you can swim smarter, stay injury-free, and start seeing real improvement in the pool.

2:00 Essential gear only 3:24 Basics first 4:56 Training 6:40 Open-water challenges 8:09 Interval training works 11:56 More Than The Pool 12:56 Drills Equals Fast Swimming 13:57 Staying Consistent 15:02 Persistence pays off 16:13 The Real Reward

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Content provided by Brenton Ford. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brenton Ford or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

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 progress but can lead to frustrating plateaus or even injuries like shoulder pain.

These 10 key insights will help you avoid those common mistakes. We’ll break down what truly matters when it comes to gear, technique, training, and mindset—so you can swim smarter, stay injury-free, and start seeing real improvement in the pool.

2:00 Essential gear only 3:24 Basics first 4:56 Training 6:40 Open-water challenges 8:09 Interval training works 11:56 More Than The Pool 12:56 Drills Equals Fast Swimming 13:57 Staying Consistent 15:02 Persistence pays off 16:13 The Real Reward

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