Today, we have a powerhouse guest—Greg Harper, the fastest swimmer in Ironman 70.3!
Greg shares his key lessons from the pool to open water, how to develop speed and endurance, and the mental strategies that set top swimmers apart. From the snowball effect of smart training to the secrets of holding a faster stroke rate, this episode is packed with actionable insights for triathletes and swimmers alike.
01:53 Transition From Pool To Openwater 05:05 Getting More Comfortable In Openwater 09:27 Snowball Effect In The Right Way 11:50 Openwater Is So Much About Awareness 17:25 Don't Stop When It Gets Difficult 20:40 Short Intervals And Speed Focus 23:50 Paddles Size 29:59 Favourite Set 36:53 Change Of Belief 42:07 Developing The Ability To Hold Faster Stroke Rate 56:12 Working On My Stroke 1:00:18 Be A Student Of The Sport
The Effortless Swimming Podcast