<p>Sam Sheppard is one of Australia's best open water competitors. Whether it's 1km or 10km, Sam is a fierce racer and a smart swimmer.</p>

#13: The One About Preparation (with Australian team swimmer Sam Ashby)

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.