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The Effortless Swimming Podcast

Brenton Ford
Swimming Technique
Open Water Swimming
Swimming
Triathlon
Freestyle Swimming
Breathing Techniques
Effortless Swimming
Swimming Techniques
Swimming Efficiency
Freestyle Technique
Swimming Training
Triathlon Training
Coaching
Mindset
Body Position
Stroke Technique
Breathing Technique
Swimming Drills
Swimming Performance
Swimming Camps

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.

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What if you could go from barely swimming two laps to becoming an Ironman World Champion in just three years? That's exactly what Bryce Morrison did.

In this episode, I sit down with Bryce to unpack his incredible transformation from college baseba... more

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 podcast to talk about why so many swimmers get stuck in the "gray zone" and how we can break through it.

As the... more

Tired of your swimming goggles fogging up in the middle of a swim? In this episode, discover how to prevent foggy goggles, understand why condensation happens, and learn practical tips to keep your vision clear in the water. Whether you're a beginner... more

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 meters a week. She also broke the 400m record this summer (5:09).

Kelly is a 1984 US Olympic Trials qualifier a... more

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Bryce Morrison
College baseball player turned Ironman triathlete and Kona age-group champion
Episode: #448 : From Beginner To Kona Age Group Winner In 2 Years with Bryce Morison
Kelly Palace
Host of Champions Mojo, a podcast for master swimmers and people seeking to perform better in the water.
Champions Mojo
Episode: #447 : How To Break The One Pace "Gray Zone" with Brenton Ford
Jan Prins
Biomechanics researcher and author of Freestyle Biomechanics, The Science Behind the Strokes
Author, Freestyle Biomechanics
Episode: #441 : Deep Dive Into Freestyle Technique Mechanics with Jan Prins
Taryn Richardson
Sports nutritionist and dietitian with a focus on athletes and recovery
dietitianapproved.com
Episode: #440 : Can Red Light Therapy Help Your Swimming? with Taryn Richardson
Eliza Kelly
Registered Dietitian and Sports Dietitian
Fluid Performance Nutrition
Episode: #439 : Why You're (Likely) Under-Fuelling And Under-Performing with Eliza Kelly
Tracey Baumann
Swimming coach and arm-recovery expert
Swim Mastery (swimmastery.online)
Episode: #437 : Understanding Arm Recovery and Connection In Freestyle with Tracey Baumann
Tim Denyer
Marathon/open-water swimming coach known for guiding English Channel crossings
Red Top Swim / Red Top Performance
Episode: #435 : Lessons From 250 English Channel Crossings with Tim Denyer
Chris Ballard
Author and journalist focusing on cold water swimming; author of The Plunge
Author, Journalist
Episode: #433 : Chasing the Chill: Understanding the Attraction Of Cold Water with Chris Ballard
Sandra Surkamp
Long-distance swimmer who improved from ~2:37 to ~1:48 over coaching cycles
Independent swimmer / Open water swimmer
Episode: #432 : 2:30/100m to the 1:40's with Sandra Surkamp with Sandra Surkamp

Host

Brenton Ford
Swim coach, entrepreneur, founder of Effortless Swimming; open-water technique and training expert

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 440 ratings
  • Great content, great guests

    Thanks for providing such valuable resource to the public.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mei the mudworm
    United States2 years ago
  • stupid

    stupid

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jerry101815
    China2 years ago
  • Yes, you can listen to learn to swim better

    Brenton is an excellent teacher who breaks down swimming technique and explains how to improve, a fantastic resource for swimmers of all levels.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    last surviving nickname
    Switzerland2 years ago
  • This podcast is for all types and levels of swimmers!

    As an adult that learned how to swim only a few years ago, I have learned to appreciate the way Brenton can motivate me to improve as a swimmer and an athlete by explaining things in ways I can clearly understand, and also by having a lot of great guests on this podcast. The topics have included the mental aspects of swimming, nutrition, as well as hearing from other coaches and their approach to how to help people become better swimmers. Highly recommended!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jindro
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent podcast and coach

    Love this podcast and listen weekly. Great guests, insightful information. Also attended one of Brenton’s terrific clinics in Melbourne.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benin2011
    Australia3 years ago

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Guests bring a wide range of swimming expertise from open-water to pool.
Listeners highlight practical, actionable coaching and clear explanations.
Many reviews mention motivational and easy-to-follow guidance, with high-quality production and useful drills.

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#448 : From Beginner To Kona Age Group Winner In 2 Years with Bryce Morison
Q: So for this off season, I was wondering if it's like the most beneficial thing I could do is, would be to do like a focus swim kind of block where I'm really maybe committing to more like five days a week in the pool?
Ford recommends using the off-season for frequent, mostly easy swims focused on technique, water feel and consistency, with video feedback and structured drills.
#448 : From Beginner To Kona Age Group Winner In 2 Years with Bryce Morison
Q: Where did you start with your swimming? Like, could you swim 100 meters without stopping?
Morrison says he could manage about two laps and found swimming difficult because he was unused to coordinating breathing. He learned through online videos and visual examples of swimming technique.
#447 : How To Break The One Pace "Gray Zone" with Brenton Ford
Q: What are some of the biggest mistakes people are making in their swim training?
Ford identifies swimming at only one pace and failing to go fast enough with adequate rest. He recommends varied-pace work and structured speed or threshold sets, including a 20 × 100 best-average set.
#447 : How To Break The One Pace "Gray Zone" with Brenton Ford
Q: What is the biggest difference in teaching a 12-year-old freestyle technique and someone who's just getting into swimming as an adult?
Children often learn by feel through many hours in the water, while adults tend to approach swimming logically and can become overly focused on thinking through it. Adults may also bring past negative experiences or discomfort in the water.
#440 : Can Red Light Therapy Help Your Swimming? with Taryn Richardson
Q: Should athletes use red light therapy before or after workouts, and how should they structure sessions?
The guest suggests prioritizing post-exercise use for recovery benefits, with a common approach of short sessions (around 5–20 minutes) every two to three days, preferably in the morning after training, to avoid diminishing returns.

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A practical, technique-focused show centered on swimming across open water, pool, and triathlon. Episodes frequently feature coaches and elite athletes discussing strokes, efficiency, and race strategy, with guest experts sharing actionable drills, fueling tips, and recovery practices. The host emphasizes clear, evidence-based coaching and approachable guidance, making advanced techniques accessible to a wide range of swimmers from beginners to competitive athletes. Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on open-water adaptation, holistic technique progression, and integration of biomechanics with mental and strategic aspects of racing.

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2. Kelly Palace
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6. Tracey Baumann
7. Tim Denyer
8. Chris Ballard

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