Best Swimsmooth Podcasts (2024)

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#338 : How This Non-Swimmer Broke The 60-Minute Barrier In His First Ironman Swim with Felipe Telles 43:39

8d ago43:39

43:39

Felipe Telles broke the magical 60-minute barrier in his first ever Ironman swim, coming in at 56 minutes with an average of 1:28/100m. When he first started swimming a few years ago, Felipe struggled to go faster than 2:00/100m. So how did he manage to increase his speed by that much? Find out in today’s podcast episode. 00:56 Swimming Background …

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#337 : From Gassed Out At 50 Yards To Swimming 1000 Without Stopping with Quest Meeks 1:02:18

13d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

In this episode, Quest Meeks shares his inspiring journey of transforming from a non-swimmer to comfortably swimming over 1000 yards without stopping. He opens up about the mental and physical obstacles he had to overcome along the way. Join us as we dive into this episode! 01:02 Swimming Background 9:00 Doing Half Ironman 09:30 I Gotta Start With …

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#336 : Why Your Neglecting Your Hamstring Strength Is Making You Slower with Carl Reader 24:22

22d ago24:22

24:22

In this episode, we have Carl Reader, a functional movement coach with a background in exercise physiology and Pilates. We will discuss the connection between hamstring strength, mobility, and how it can improve swimming performance. Carl has extensive experience working with swimmers to improve their movement and strength training. Join us as we d…

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#335 : How This Triathlete Cracked The Code To Swim Under 1:30/100m with Prescott Balch 44:31

27d ago44:31

44:31

Prescott Balch is an ironman triathlete who started at 2:10/100m, and is now able to consistently swim under 1:30/100m. He recently broke through a plateau in his swim times by focusing on one change to his swim technique. In this podcast we delve into what change Prescott made and some unique approaches he took to fixing these areas of his stroke.…

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#334 : How To Look Good When You Swim 15:47

1M ago15:47

15:47

In today's episode, we will talk about the BEST WAYS to look good when swimming. 02:00 The Base Position 03:35 Have The Right Amount Of Rotation 04:48 Keep The Kick Fairly Narrow 05:53 Good Recovery 09:05 Soft Hands 10:20 Good Looking Freestyle Is Never Hurried Or Rushed 11:41 Slow To Fast 12:06 Skinny S Shape 12:31 The Breathing 14:00 The Kick 14:…

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#333 : Three Ways To Generate More Propulsion (Without Getting Tired) 16:00

1M ago16:00

16:00

In this episode, we discuss three ways to generate more propulsion without getting tired, along with a drill that will help you practice each of these methods. 00:16 Generating propulsion 01:31 The Size of the Paddle 03:44 The Power Phase of the Stroke 08:31 Accelerate through the Stroke. 11:01 Keyhole Drill 12:58 Building Power and Speed in Your S…

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#332 : The Technique Behind Holding 1:12/100m For 4 hours with Andy Donaldson 15:35

2M ago15:35

15:35

In this episode, we have a special guest, marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson, who is a three-time world record holder. Andy shares his insights on freestyle technique and how he is able to maintain an impressive pace of 1:12 per 100m for 4 hours. This episode focuses solely on technique, as we delve into Andy's thought process and approach to his stro…

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#331 : The Expedition: Australia's Longest Ever Swim with Dean Summers 54:58

2M ago54:58

54:58

In March of 2024, Dean Summers set out to break the record for Australia’s longest ever unassisted swim. Leaving from Newcastle’s Nobbys beach and planning to land at Palm Beach, Sydney for a total of 95.6km. Battling blue bottle jellyfish, hallucinations and less than perfect conditions, Dean had a challenge ahead of him. The swim had been unsucce…

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#330 : Trust Your Gut Instinct (And Tread Your Own Path) with Dan Eisenhardt 44:22

2M ago44:22

44:22

Dan Eisenhardt, CEO and Founder of FORM Swim, shares his journey of creating the world's first augmented reality swim goggles. Discover how real-time data can enhance your training sessions, the most useful features of the goggles, and the challenges faced during development. If you're looking to forge your own path in your professional life, Dan a…

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#329 : The 4 Biggest Mistakes I Made In Coaching (And How To Get More From Your Coach) 20:01

2M ago20:01

20:01

In today's episode, I'll be sharing some of the mistakes I made in coaching and the valuable lessons I learned along the way. I believe these lessons can help you avoid similar pitfalls and succeed in your coaching journey. Additionally, I'm excited to announce the launch of our new course, the Freestyle Coaching Masterclass. Be sure to tune in! 00…

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#328 : Why We Get Breathless (And What To Do About It) with Jarrod Briffa 53:27

3M ago53:27

53:27

In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Briffa, an Australian freediving athlete, instructor, and online coach trained in the Oxygen Advantage. Jarrod's expertise lies in the power of breath and how it can enhance performance, reduce stress, and aid in recovery. As the founder of Drifters Freediving, he offers courses and private coaching to help …

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#327 : 10 Ways To Increase Your Swim Speed 18:15

3M ago18:15

18:15

In this episode, I'll share ten ways to increase your swim speed and become a better swimmer. So, let's dive in and explore these effective strategies. 00:29 Train Another Stroke 01:50 Change The Way That You're Training 03:04 Being Diligent With Your Skills 05:06 To Become Supple 05:53 Joining a Squad Or a Group of Swimmers 09:08 Occasionally, Don…

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#326 : Why Swimmers Get Shoulder Injuries (And What To Do About It) with Hollie Buerckner 35:47

3M ago35:47

35:47

Hollie Buerckner, an osteopath and swimmer, shares tips on preventing and rehabilitating shoulder injuries in a podcast episode. She suggests specific exercises to address shoulder issues and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between strength and mobility. Tune in to learn more. 00:00 Introduction 02:38 Understanding Shoulder Injur…

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#325 : How I Slashed My 100m Freestyle Time to 1:06 with Jay Mueller 43:47

3M ago43:47

43:47

In this podcast episode, we hear from Jay Mueller, an emergency doctor who started swimming 16 months ago after injuries led him to take up the sport, as he could no longer run or ride. When Jay first started, he was averaging 2:15-2:30/100m and finding he was exhausted after a few hundred meters. Fast forward to today, where he is consistently swi…

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#324 : Breathing, Body Position & Balance with Frank Sole 1:03:30

4M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

In today's episode, we dive into a conversation with Frank Sole, the author of 'The Five "B" Method to a Successful Triathlon Swim.' We discuss Frank's evolution as a coach since writing the book, his key lessons for new athletes, and the importance of terminology in training and team dynamics. Frank also shares insights on leveraging breathing tec…

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#323 : Olympic Gold, 110km In A Week & Why You Should Never Stop Learning with Sharon Van Rouwendaal 56:02

4M ago56:02

56:02

Join us in today's episode as we interview one of the best open water swimmers in the world, Sharon van Rouwendaal. We will delve into her recent double win at the world championships, her intense training regimen, and the mental fortitude that drives her success. She will be sharing insights on her transition from pool to open water swimming, mana…

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#322 : Choosing Your Suffering: How Anyone Can Become Mentally Tough with James 'Iron Cowboy' Lawrence 53:52

4M ago53:52

53:52

James ‘Iron Cowboy’ Lawrence is best known for his world record attempts at completing multiple Ironman events over consecutive days. Firstly, in 2015, he successfully completed 50 Ironmans in 50 days in 50 US states. Then in 2021, he decided to double this and complete 100 Ironmans in 100 days, going on to do this and one more to finish 101. The d…

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#338 : How This Non-Swimmer Broke The 60-Minute Barrier In His First Ironman Swim with Felipe Telles 43:39

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#337 : From Gassed Out At 50 Yards To Swimming 1000 Without Stopping with Quest Meeks 1:02:18

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#336 : Why Your Neglecting Your Hamstring Strength Is Making You Slower with Carl Reader 24:22

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#335 : How This Triathlete Cracked The Code To Swim Under 1:30/100m with Prescott Balch 44:31

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#334 : How To Look Good When You Swim 15:47

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#333 : Three Ways To Generate More Propulsion (Without Getting Tired) 16:00

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#332 : The Technique Behind Holding 1:12/100m For 4 hours with Andy Donaldson 15:35

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#331 : The Expedition: Australia's Longest Ever Swim with Dean Summers 54:58

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#330 : Trust Your Gut Instinct (And Tread Your Own Path) with Dan Eisenhardt 44:22

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#329 : The 4 Biggest Mistakes I Made In Coaching (And How To Get More From Your Coach) 20:01

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#328 : Why We Get Breathless (And What To Do About It) with Jarrod Briffa 53:27

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#327 : 10 Ways To Increase Your Swim Speed 18:15

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#326 : Why Swimmers Get Shoulder Injuries (And What To Do About It) with Hollie Buerckner 35:47

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#325 : How I Slashed My 100m Freestyle Time to 1:06 with Jay Mueller 43:47

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#324 : Breathing, Body Position & Balance with Frank Sole 1:03:30

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#323 : Olympic Gold, 110km In A Week & Why You Should Never Stop Learning with Sharon Van Rouwendaal 56:02

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#322 : Choosing Your Suffering: How Anyone Can Become Mentally Tough with James 'Iron Cowboy' Lawrence 53:52

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