Are you struggling with the unpredictability of open water swimming? I used to hate every second of it, until I learned these tips, which completely changed the way that I thought and went about open water swimming. In this episode, you'll learn how to transform your swimming from feeling anxious and uncomfortable in the open water, To feeling confident and at ease. 

<p>Are you struggling with the unpredictability of open water swimming? I used to hate every second of it, until I learned these tips, which completely changed the way that I thought and went about open water swimming. In this episode, you'll learn how to transform your swimming from feeling anxious and uncomfortable in the open water, To feeling confident and at ease.</p> <p>00:00 Introduction 00:52 Don't be a victim 01:42 Sighting 04:01 Course Recon 04:50 Goggles 05:25 Stroke Changes 09:19 Stroke rate 10:21 Why am I Slower in open water? 11:57 Drafting 14:41 Pack swimming 17:41 Wetsuits 20:24 Bi-Lateral Breathing 21:20 Dealing with cold water 22:28 Tides and currents 24:00 Entry and exit  25:33 Dealing with panic 27:20 Practice in the pool 29:39 Race Day Strategy 31:35 Swim camps</p>

Introduction 00:52 Don't be a victim 01:42 Sighting 04:01 Course Recon 04:50 Goggles 05:25 Stroke Changes 09:19 Stroke rate 10:21 Why am I Slower in open water? 11:57 Drafting 14:41 Pack swimming 17:41 Wetsuits 20:24 Bi-Lateral Breathing 21:20 Dealing with cold water 22:28 Tides and currents 24:00 Entry and exit  25:33 Dealing with panic 27:20 Practice in the pool 29:39 Race Day Strategy 31:35 Swim camps

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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.