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The Effortless Swimming Podcast

Brenton Ford

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...

Episodes

20 of 449 episodes

#447 : How To Break The One Pace "Gray Zone" with Brenton Ford

Are you swimming at the same pace every session but struggling to get faster? In this episode, I join Kelly Palace on the Champions Mojo pod...

33:05Oct 27, 2026

#446 : How to Stop Goggles from Fogging Up (Permanently) with Brenton Ford

Tired of your swimming goggles fogging up in the middle of a swim? In this episode, discover how to prevent foggy goggles, understand why co...

05:40Oct 20, 2026

#445 : Add Speed To Swim A Faster 1500m with Kelly Palace

Kelly Palace just broke the world record for the 65-69 age group in the 1500m long course freestyle, swimming 20:19 on only about 12,000 met...

35:10Oct 12, 2026

#444 : How To Rebuild Your Swimming From Zero with Brenton Ford

Returning to swimming after years away can leave you feeling exhausted, sore, and disconnected from the water. In this episode, we break dow...

07:33Sep 25, 2026

#443 : If You Want Your Swimming To 'Click', Do This with Brenton Ford

#443 : If You Want Your Swimming To 'Click', Do This with Brenton Ford

07:12Sep 11, 2026

#442 : Why Your Shoulder Hurts After Swimming with Brenton Ford

Shoulder pain after swimming? Your technique could be the reason. In this episode, we look at three common freestyle mistakes that can place...

07:43Aug 28, 2026

#441 : Deep Dive Into Freestyle Technique Mechanics with Jan Prins

In this episode, Brenton Ford interviews Jan Prins about freestyle biomechanics, stroke mechanics, and the latest technology used to analyze...

49:09Aug 19, 2026

#440 : Can Red Light Therapy Help Your Swimming? with Taryn Richardson

In this episode, sports dietitian and researcher Taryn Richardson dives into the science behind red light therapy, exploring its potential f...

25:29Aug 13, 2026

#439 : Why You're (Likely) Under-Fuelling And Under-Performing with Eliza Kelly

Discover the nutrition secrets that could make or break your next long swim—are you fueling properly? Swimmers and endurance athletes often...

33:42Aug 5, 2026

#438 : How To Swim Freestyle With (Almost) Zero Effort with Brenton Ford

Want to swim freestyle with less effort while moving faster through the water? In this episode, Brenton shares the three key principles that...

14:24Jul 30, 2026

#437 : Understanding Arm Recovery and Connection In Freestyle with Tracey Baumann

Tracey Baumann is back! Learn how better arm recovery can improve your balance, protect your shoulders, and help you swim with less effort....

37:01Jul 23, 2026

#436 : How to Master Open Water Pacing, Swim Anxiety, and Stroke Mechanics with Brenton Ford

In this episode, I join the TriVelo Podcast to share my approach to swimming faster and more efficiently in open water. We discuss where to...

01:04:01Jul 17, 2026

#435 : Lessons From 250 English Channel Crossings with Tim Denyer

Most marathon swimmers would overlook the critical role of mental resilience—until they're fighting waves, exhaustion, and doubt in real tim...

01:15:33Jul 13, 2026

#434 : 7 Rules From 10 Years Coaching Pro Triathletes with Brenton Ford

What separates the fastest triathletes from everyone else in the water? In this episode, I share the seven biggest swimming lessons I've lea...

15:34Jul 7, 2026

#433 : Chasing the Chill: Understanding the Attraction Of Cold Water with Chris Ballard

Most people assume ice swimming is just for the crazy or extreme athletes — but what if it's really a gateway to resilience, mental clarity,...

36:45Jun 30, 2026

#432 : 2:30/100m to the 1:40's with Sandra Surkamp with Sandra Surkamp

How do you break through a swimming plateau when it feels like you've already tried everything? In this episode, I sit down with Sandra Surk...

30:17Jun 23, 2026

#431 : He Quit His Job & Is Now Chasing His Father's World Record with Adam Wilkie

Join Adam Wilkie as he embarks on a year-long challenge to honor his Olympic champion father by attempting to match his legendary 2:15 recor...

30:32Jun 11, 2026

#430 : This Video Will Find You Right Before Your Next Breakthrough with Brenton Ford

Stuck at the same swimming speed? In this episode, we break down how to smash through your training plateaus by fixing the "bottlenecks" in...

11:51Jun 2, 2026

#429 : The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming

In this episode, I sit down with Grant to share what I've learned over nearly two decades of coaching and racing in both pool and open water...

44:44May 30, 2026

#428 : Swim Technique Hierarchy of Needs

I recently joined the That Triathlon Show Podcast with Mikael Eriksson for a deep dive into freestyle technique and what I call the "swim te...

01:35:55May 19, 2026