Podcast

The Effortless Swimming Podcast

Author: Brenton Ford
Feed episode count: 439
Official site: http://effortlessswimming.com
RSS: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/rss
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Summary

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.

Episodes

Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 2221
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/437-understanding-arm-recovery-and-connection-in-freestyle-with-tracey-baumann

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Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 3841
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/436-how-to-master-open-water-pacing-swim-anxiety-and-stroke-mechanics-with-brenton-ford

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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 4533
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/435-lessons-from-250-english-channel-crossings-with-tim-denyer

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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 934
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/434-7-rules-from-10-years-coaching-pro-triathletes-with-brenton-ford

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 2205
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/433-chasing-the-chill-understanding-the-attraction-of-cold-water-with-chris-ballard

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 1817
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/432-230100m-to-the-140s-with-sandra-surkamp-with-sandra-surkamp

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 1832
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/431-he-quit-his-job-is-now-chasing-his-fathers-world-record-with-adam-wilkie

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 711
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/430-this-video-will-find-you-right-before-your-next-breakthrough-with-brenton-ford

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May 30, 2026 · not_requested

#429 : The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming

Duration seconds: 2684
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/429-the-science-and-art-of-open-water-swimming

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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

#428 : Swim Technique Hierarchy of Needs

Duration seconds: 5755
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/428-swim-technique-hierarchy-of-needs

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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

#427 : It Sucks, But It Will Make Swimming Feel Easy

Duration seconds: 232
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/427-427-it-sucks-but-it-will-make-swimming-feel-easy

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

#426 : Once You Ignore Your Watch, You'll Get Faster

Duration seconds: 215
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/426-once-you-ignore-your-watch-youll-get-faster

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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

#425 : Secrets To Fast Freestyle with Steph Clutterbuck

Duration seconds: 693
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/425-secrets-to-fast-freestyle-with-steph-clutterbuck

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Apr 19, 2026 · not_requested

#424 : How To Conquer The English Channel When You Live In The Desert with Brendan Cullen

Duration seconds: 2150
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/-424-how-to-conquer-the-english-channel-when-you-live-in-the-desert-with-brendan-cullen

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

#423 : Why You've Been Taught To Over-Rotate with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 424
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/-423-why-youve-been-taught-to-over-rotate-with-brenton-ford

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

#422 : Why You're Not Faster After Working On Your Catch with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 286
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/422-why-youre-not-faster-after-working-on-your-catch-with-brenton-ford

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

#421 : How This Swimmer Got Faster, Without Working Harder with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 249
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/421-how-this-swimmer-got-faster-without-working-harder-with-brenton-ford

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Mar 16, 2026 · not_requested

#420 : The Real Reason You Are Out Of Breathe with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 314
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/420-the-real-reason-you-are-out-of-breathe-with-brenton-ford

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Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

#419 : Only 6 Swimmers In History Have Done This with Sam Short

Duration seconds: 583
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/419-only-6-swimmers-in-history-have-done-this-with-sam-short

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Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

#418 : I'm Now 8 Seconds Quicker Per 100m with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 478
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/418-im-now-8-seconds-quicker-per-100m-with-brenton-ford

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Feb 17, 2026 · not_requested

#417 : If Your Arm Collapses When You Breathe, Do This with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 537
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/417-if-your-arm-collapses-when-you-breathe-do-this-with-brenton-ford

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Feb 13, 2026 · not_requested

#416 : Don't Be Prey: The 10-Year Battle to Reclaim a Life with Mark Sowerby

Duration seconds: 2602
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/dont-be-prey-the-10-year-battle-to-reclaim-a-life-with-mark-sowerby

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Feb 2, 2026 · not_requested

#415 : The Catch Timing Secret Olympians Use with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 585
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/415-the-catch-timing-secret-olympians-use-with-brenton-ford

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Jan 27, 2026 · not_requested

#414 : The Breathing Fix That Dropped My Time 12 Seconds with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 529
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/414-the-breathing-fix-that-dropped-my-time-12-seconds-with-brenton-ford

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Jan 15, 2026 · not_requested

#413 : How I qualified for the Nationals (at 38 years old) with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 703
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/413-how-i-qualified-for-the-nationals-at-38-years-old-with-brenton-ford

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Jan 5, 2026 · not_requested

#412 : The 5 Core Principle Of Fast Freestyle (#5 - Find Your Rhythm And Timing) with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 1289
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/412-the-5-core-principle-of-fast-freestyle-5-find-your-rhythm-and-timing-with-brenton-ford

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Jan 5, 2026 · not_requested

#411 : The 5 Core Principle Of Fast Freestyle (#4 - Develop An Effective Catch And Pull) with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 1263
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/411-the-5-core-principle-of-fast-freestyle-4-develop-an-effective-catch-and-pull-with-brenton-ford

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Jan 5, 2026 · not_requested

#410 : The 5 Core Principle Of Fast Freestyle (#3-Rock, Return And Align) with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 583
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/410-the-5-core-principle-of-fast-freestyle-3-rock-return-and-align-with-brenton-ford

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Jan 5, 2026 · not_requested

#409 : The 5 Core Principle Of Fast Freestyle (#2 Find Your Balance) with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 861
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/409-the-5-core-principle-of-fast-freestyle-2-find-your-balance-with-brenton-ford

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Dec 28, 2025 · not_requested

#408 : The 5 Core Principle Of Fast Freestyle (#1 Breathe Deep And Relax) with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 693
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/408-the-5-core-principle-of-fast-freestyle-1-breathe-deep-and-relax-with-brenton-ford

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Dec 22, 2025 · not_requested

#407 : 10 Ways To Increase Your Swim Speed with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 1081
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/407-10-ways-to-increase-your-swim-speed-with-brenton-ford

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Dec 9, 2025 · not_requested

#406 : What does 1:05/100m for 2 hours look like? with Nick Sloman

Duration seconds: 861
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/406-what-does-105100m-for-2-hours-look-like-with-nick-sloman

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Dec 4, 2025 · not_requested

#405 : Why Most Swimmers Run Out Of Air In Flip Turns with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 881
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/405-why-most-swimmers-run-out-of-air-in-flip-turns-with-brenton-ford

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Nov 27, 2025 · not_requested

#404 : Why Your Arm Drops When You Breathe with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 816
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/404-why-your-arm-drops-when-you-breathe-with-brenton-ford

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Nov 20, 2025 · not_requested

#403 : 5 Freestyle Fixes That Actually Work with Brenton Ford

Duration seconds: 607
Source: https://effortlessswimming.libsyn.com/403-5-freestyle-fixes-that-actually-work-with-brenton-ford

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