# Van Mathias REVEALS Low Yardage Training That Broke the 50 Breast AR

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Podcast: [Night Swim Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/night-swim-podcast-7584275)
Published: 2026-05-04T11:11:35+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nightswimpod/episodes/Van-Mathias-REVEALS-Low-Yardage-Training-That-Broke-the-50-Breast-AR-e3irspm
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Van Mathias (IU Director of Operations & American Record Holder in the 50 Breaststroke) joins Night Swim for a raw, in-depth conversation about his incredible comeback!From working full-time, training on low volume/high intensity (heavily inspired by Cam McEvoy), crushing weighted pull-ups & Olympic lifts, to setting the American Record in Norway — Van breaks down exactly how he did it Topics Covered: • His exact weekly training split (speed endurance, dryland, lifting)• How he went from “just staying in shape” to American Record holder in months• Sodium bicarb experience, mindset on borrowed time, and racing philosophy• Training with Coach John, the guinea pig experiments, and what’s next (Pan Pacs, 57 in the 100 breast?)• Life as a swimmer + Director of Ops (feeding 90 athletes, jail cell office, etc.)Van is one of the most interesting stories in American swimming right now. Don’t miss this one!🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming

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