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Faster times and better technique aren't a guarantee when you train hard. What really makes a difference to your speed and efficiency in the water? The Effortless Swimming podcast helps make a complex sport really simple to better your swimming. We cover open water swimming, triathlon swimming and pool swimming. Hosted by Australian National swimmer and coach Brenton Ford.
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Dive into the exhilarating world of swimming with the Propulsion Swimming Podcast! We're your passionate guides, celebrating British swimming in all its glory. Tired of British swimming being a silent stroke in the sports world? Not here! We shine a spotlight on our amazing athletes, coaches, and events, giving them the recognition they deserve, especially in the build-up to the Paris Olympics 2024. But swimming isn't just for Olympic hopefuls. We aim to bridge the gap between elite champion ...
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In this thrilling episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we dive into the action-packed 2024 Australian Olympic Trials. The event delivered a rollercoaster of emotions, with standout performances from swimming stars like Ariarne Titmus, Kaylee McKeown, Mollie O'Callaghan, and Sam Williamson. Get ready for a deep dive into the highlights, surpr…
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#338 : How This Non-Swimmer Broke The 60-Minute Barrier In His First Ironman Swim with Felipe Telles
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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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On this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are discussing the upcoming USA Swimming Trials in Indianapolis. The US Olympic Team Swimming Trials are sure to be one of the fastest swimming meets of the year with spots on one of the leading Olympic Swimming teams up for grabs. Will Katie Ledecky continue her dominance, can Caeleb Dressel complete …
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#337 : From Gassed Out At 50 Yards To Swimming 1000 Without Stopping with Quest Meeks
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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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E200 - Australian Trials Preview with Pullbuoy
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On this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, Scott is joined by Pullbuoy (Steve) to preview the Australian Swimming Olympic Trials 2024. We will take you through the biggest swimmers of the meet, the competition they will be facing to make the Paris 2024 Olympics and give few bold predictions of who's going to be swimming the fastest …
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#336 : Why Your Neglecting Your Hamstring Strength Is Making You Slower with Carl Reader
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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
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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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E199 - Stephen Clegg: Benefits of Visually Impaired Swimming
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Aquatics GB named their Paralympic Swimming squad for the Paris Paralympics 2024 this week. Stephen Clegg was one of the para-swimmers selected and will head to his third Paralympic Games after appearances at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. So far an elusive Paralympic gold medal has eluded the Edinburgh University swimmer, but after winning World Para Sw…
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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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E198 - Lucy Grieve: Stirling Swimming Success
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Following her selection to the Aquatics GB squad for the European Championships 2024 in Belgrade, we speak to University of Stirling Swimming, Lucy Grieve, on this week's episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast. We speak to Lucy about her journey for SAST to Stirling, how she and Keanna MacInnes make perfect training partners along with the enti…
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E197 - Honey Osrin: Sacrifices to make the Olympics
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At the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, Loughborough University swimmer Honey Osrin claimed the 200m Backstroke title ahead of Katie Shanahan and booked her place at the Paris Olympics. Her journey to a first Olympic Games has been far from an easy one. We discuss with Honey her decision to come to train in the UK at 13 years old and leave her n…
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#333 : Three Ways To Generate More Propulsion (Without Getting Tired)
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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
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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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E196 - Aquatics GB Names Young European Champs Squad
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With the Aquatics GB Olympic Team skipping the 2024 European Championships, a brilliant opportunity has arisen for a host of under-21 British Swimmers. Due to the clash between European Champs (10th-23rd June) and Sette Colli (21-23 June 2024) Aquatics GB won't be sending any Olympians to Belgrade later this summer, but this does mean valuable majo…
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#331 : The Expedition: Australia's Longest Ever Swim with Dean Summers
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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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E195 - James Guy: Qualifying for a Third Olympics
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On this week's electrifying episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we welcome a true legend of British Swimming – the powerhouse relay swimmer, the humble champion, James Guy! James Guy is one of the most decorated swimmers in British history. His resume boasts Olympic gold medals, multiple World Championship titles, and a stack of European an…
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#330 : Trust Your Gut Instinct (And Tread Your Own Path) with Dan Eisenhardt
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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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E194 - Our Thoughts on the Team GB Paris Olympic Swimming Squad
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Team GB have named their 33 swimmer squad (30 pool swimmers and 3 open water swimmers) for the 2024 Paris Olympics. After the Aquatics Gb Swimming Championships which acted as the selection meet for the Olympic Swimming squad, it was clear 23 swimmers would be representing British Swimming in Paris. Selectors decide to add to this number with 7 dis…
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#329 : The 4 Biggest Mistakes I Made In Coaching (And How To Get More From Your Coach)
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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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E193 - Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 2024 Review
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This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we review the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 2024 in its entirety. Day by Day. Event by Event. Formerly called the British Swimming Championships 2024, this meet was the Olympic and Paralympic swimming selection meet for British Swimmers. Who were the stand out swimmers? Who secured their ticket to P…
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