Inside with Brett Hawke

Jordan Wilimovsky is one of America's top distance swimmers in both the pool and open water. At the 2016 Olympics he placed 4th in the 1500 and 5th in the 10K.   He is the first American male swimmer qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in the 10K and will be swimming the mile at OT's this summer.   Jordan is known for his insane work ethic. Brett digs into how Dave Kelsheimer (Team Santa Monica) trains him and how he approaches training every day.   With his ticket to Tokyo already punched, he's got daily motivation in knowing he is representing the stars and stripes.    This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use "brett" at checkout to save $150! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Jordan Wilimovsky On Instagram On Twitter Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers Supported by: Fitter & Faster Special Thanks: Thumbnail photography courtesy of Jack Spitser.

Last week Ben Fisher, a UC Santa Barbara Swimming alum, penned an open letter to Klete Keller that was shared on both Swimming World Magazine and Swim Swam. "You will have your day in court. But you will also have your opportunity for redemption. Perhaps your story can be the catalyst for a real conversation on the criticality of developing the next generation of swimmers into more resilient, well-rounded individuals." - Ben Fisher  Brett and Ben sit down to talk about why he wrote this letter, what he hopes it can achieve, and struggling mentally after swimming is over.  "I would also ask that the general public, the swimming community and your own friends and family allow justice to take its course but to not play judge and jury. There is a tremendously rich opportunity here if we avoid placing Klete on a shame island and realize we have work to do to heal and prepare for a better future. We must do better to support one another and help us all develop into a more compassionate, more well-rounded community." - Ben Fisher This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code "brett" at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers Supported by: Fitter & Faster

Ky Hurst is a superior endurance athlete. Olympic swimmer, Australian Ironman Champion, and grinder for the America's Cup Challenge. This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code "brett" at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Ky Hurst On Instagram On Twitter Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers Supported by: Fitter & Faster

Ranomi Kromowidjojo is a 3x Olympic gold medalist from the Netherlands. At the 2012 London Games, she swept the Women's 50 and 100 Freestyles. Now, at age 30, she heads into her 4th Olympics.     Brett and Ranomi talk about...   *how she mentally prepares for the biggest moments *which do you like better the 50 or the 100? *a deep dive into the fine points of her start *her heavy use of video analysis   *what keeps her motivated *being a sprinter but not really identifying as a sprinter *the 2012 London Olympics *the Netherlands swimming culture *will she continue swimming after Tokyo   And much, much more! This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code "brett" at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Ranomi Kromowidjojo On Instagram On Twitter Her Website Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers Supported by: Fitter & Faster

Brazilian Bruno Fratus has been one of swimming's most consistent sprint freestylers. He's broken 22 seconds in the 50 LCM Freestyle 81 times in his career. Bruno has been on the podium of the 50 Free in each of the last three World Championships (Bronze 2015 Kazan, Silver 2017 Budapest, Silver 2019 Gwangju).  Bruno talks about... Being bullied as a child. His Olympic experiences in 2012 and 2016. Gary Hall Jr. the GOAT Sprinter. Coming to America. Confronting Cesar Cielo in the drug testing tent at the 2012 Olympics. Being next to Cesar Cielo in 2009 when he broke the 50 World Record. "The Poor Man's Cesar Cielo" Acting like a professional in all aspects: nutrition, mentality, recovery. Overcoming injuries. And much, much more! "I race because I love it. Actually, I swim because I love racing. I swim because I like the thrill. I like the grind. I like to hurt at practice. I think, more than any other thing, I like to win races." - Bruno Fratus This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code BRETT at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower! Photographs courtesy of Mine Kasapoglu. Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Bruno Fratus On Instagram On Cameo Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers Supported by: Fitter & Faster

Joseph Schooling, hailing from Singapore, is the reigning Olympic Champion in the 100 Fly. He will defend his title in Tokyo. Currently, he is back training with Sergio Lopez in Virginia. This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code BRETT at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Jo Schooling On Instagram Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers Supported by: Fitter & Faster

Michael Andrew set over 100 NAG Records as an age group swimmer. He turned pro at just 14 years old and won his first World Championship in the 100 IM at 17. His method of training, Ultra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT), has been a bit controversial in the swimming world. Controversial in the sense that the old regime turned their noses up to it because it was the opposite of the archaic method of shoveling yardage down age groupers throats.    In this episode Brett asks Michael... - if he's ever thought of changing coaches - his thoughts on the Swim Swam comments section - what events he is focusing on for US Olympic Trials - what its like being an owner of the New York Breakers   - how exactly he trains using pure USRPT and currently, 3 practices a day   - the Michael Andrew Academy, sign up today! And much, much more! This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code BRETT at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Michael Andrew On Instagram On Twitter Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers Supported by: Fitter & Faster

Erica Beine is a personal nutritionist, previously spending 13 years coaching college swimming at Purdue, Maryland, and Wisconsin - Milwaukee.  Nowadays, using DNA testing, she helps athletes learn about their body so that you can make actionable changes in what they are eating. Because everyone is different, everyone needs an individualized nutrition plan. It is critical to proper recovery.  Erica works with the DeLoof sisters, Kaersten Meitz and Caeleb Dressel, just to name a few. She is also the author of the cook book, "Let There Be Delicious Food."  This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code BRETT at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Erica Beine WORK WITH ERICA On Instagram Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers Supported by: Fitter & Faster

Jason Calanog is the Associate Head Coach of the Men's Swimming & Diving team at Texas A&M University.  His prior experience included time at West Virginia and eight years at The Bolles School with swimmers like Caeleb Dressel, Jo Schooling, Santo Condorelli, and Ryan Murphy.  Now, at Texas A&M, his swimmers include Shaine Casas and Beryl Gastadello, just to mention a couple.  In this episode we learn who Jason Calanog is, where he came from, how he got here, and where he's headed. #BELIEVE This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code BRETT at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Jason Calanog On Instagram On Twitter Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers Supported by: Fitter & Faster

Nick Folker is the Assistant Swimming Coach at the University of Hawaii. As an athlete, he represented South Africa at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.  This episode is sponsored by DESTRO SWIM TOWERS. Use coupon code BRETT at checkout to save $150 on a double swim tower! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Nick Folker On Instagram On Twitter Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers Supported by: Fitter & Faster