{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#436 : How to Master Open Water Pacing, Swim Anxiety, and Stroke Mechanics with Brenton Ford","description":"In this episode, I join the TriVelo Podcast to share my approach to swimming faster and more efficiently in open water. We discuss where to focus first when improving your stroke, the differences between galloping and balanced swim styles, why I believe many triathletes kick harder than they need to, and practical ways to stay calm and confident when racing in open water. We also dive into my thoughts on the Enhanced Games and the journey behind developing NanoClear anti-fog goggles to solve one of the biggest frustrations swimmers face. A big thanks to Gerard Donnelly and Jordan Donnelly from TriVelo Coaching for having me on the podcast. If you're a triathlete looking to train smarter and race faster, be sure to check out TriVelo Coaching. 0:11 \u2013 The starting priority for your stroke 2:09 \u2013 Analyzing Open Water galloping action 5:21 \u2013 Why you shouldn't swim like a speedboat 6:59 \u2013 The secret to fixing dragging legs 8:27 \u2013 Which Pro Athlete Has The Style To Copy? 11:33 \u2013 The kicking mistake costing you more time 15:00 \u2013 How to simulate open water in the pool 24:13 \u2013 How to sight without breaking your rhythm 27:50 \u2013 The recovery adjustment for choppy water 31:04 \u2013 Where to apply power in the pull 36:14 \u2013 Threshold sets to build raw durability 39:41 \u2013 Overcoming physical panic and hyperventilation 45:15 \u2013 Shifting your mindset on the beach 51:38 \u2013 Our honest thoughts on the Enhanced Games 56:13 \u2013 Designing a fog-free goggle ","author_name":"The Effortless Swimming Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/effortlessswimming.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42123795\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42123795"}