The Effortless Swimming Podcast
1) #393 : Navigating the Challenges of Marathon Swimming with Craig Lewin
What does it really take to swim the English Channel or any marathon swim? My guest today, Craig Lewin, is a triple crown marathon swimmer and coach who's helped athletes tackle some of the toughest s...Show More
2) #392 : This Stroke Looks Calm...But Flies Past Everyone with Brenton Ford
Recently, Australian swimmer Lani Pallister made history by becoming the third-fastest woman ever in the 1500-meter freestyle. In this episode, we’re diving into her stroke to see exactly what makes h...Show More
3) #391 : The Latest Swimming Analysis Tools Are Getting Wild with Jaimie Fuller
How does an Olympic medalist take 19 seconds off her 800 meter time and nearly beat Katie Ledecky? In this episode, I'm joined by Jaimie Fuller from EO Labs, the creators of the Swim Better Handsets, ...Show More
4) #390 : How To Break 1:30/100m | Stroke Analysis with Brenton Ford
This episode is taken from our latest Feedback Friday video. We have a triathlete from Sydney who holds 1:30/100m on his Ironman swims. Let's take a look at his strokes and see where he can find addit...Show More
5) #389 : Most Common Mistakes Adult Swimmers Make (And What To Do Instead) with Brenton Ford
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...Show More
6) #388 : Why Your Kick Is Slowing You Down And How To Fix It with Brenton Ford
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, o...Show More
7) #387 : Does 1960's swim technique still work? with Brenton Ford
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...Show More
8) 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Swimming
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 swimmin...Show More
9) #385 : Most Swimmers Take Years To Learn This with Brenton Ford
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. I...Show More
10) #384 : How To Go From 2:30 to 1:15/100m with Brenton Ford
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 ...Show More