In March of 2024, Dean Summers set out to break the record for Australia’s longest ever unassisted swim. Leaving from Newcastle’s Nobbys beach and planning to land at Palm Beach, Sydney for a total of 95.6km. Battling blue bottle jellyfish, hallucinations and less than perfect conditions, Dean had a challenge ahead of him. The swim had been unsuccessfully attempted by two other swimmers in the 1980’s and 90’s, including well known Australian swimmer Des Renford whose shark cage sunk off the coast after treacherous conditions. In this episode, you’ll hear the story of an expedition into waters that have never been swam in. 00:00 Introduction 03:52 The Origin of the Newcastle to Sydney Swim 08:44 Building the Dream Team: Finding the Right Support 11:59 The Commitment and Preparation for a Long Swim 14:08 Navigating 07Whirlpools and Tides 16:45 Feeding Strategy : Carbohydrates and Protein 20:11 The Constant Sting: Battling Bluebottles in the Ocean 23:15 Bioluminescence and the Milky Way 29:44 The Final Stretch: Locking in on the Goal and Reaching the Beach 34:35 Post-Swim Reflections: Burnt and Hungry 38:44 Lessons Learned from a Grueling Swim 44:15 The Connection Between Family and the Love of Water 50:30 What's next?

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;In March of 2024, Dean Summers set out to break the record for Australia’s longest ever unassisted swim. Leaving from Newcastle’s Nobbys beach and planning to land at Palm Beach, Sydney for a total of 95.6km. Battling blue bottle jellyfish, hallucinations and less than perfect conditions, Dean had a challenge ahead of him. The swim had been unsuccessfully attempted by two other swimmers in the 1980’s and 90’s, including well known Australian swimmer Des Renford whose shark cage sunk off the coast after treacherous conditions.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;In this episode, you’ll hear the story of an expedition into waters that have never been swam in.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction&lt;br /&gt; 03:52 The Origin of the Newcastle to Sydney Swim&lt;br /&gt; 08:44 Building the Dream Team: Finding the Right Support&lt;br /&gt; 11:59 The Commitment and Preparation for a Long Swim&lt;br /&gt; 14:08 Navigating 07Whirlpools and Tides&lt;br /&gt; 16:45 Feeding Strategy : Carbohydrates and Protein&lt;br /&gt; 20:11 The Constant Sting: Battling Bluebottles in the Ocean&lt;br /&gt; 23:15 Bioluminescence and the Milky Way&lt;br /&gt; 29:44 The Final Stretch: Locking in on the Goal and Reaching the Beach&lt;br /&gt; 34:35 Post-Swim Reflections: Burnt and Hungry&lt;br /&gt; 38:44 Lessons Learned from a Grueling Swim&lt;br /&gt; 44:15 The Connection Between Family and the Love of Water&lt;br /&gt; 50:30 What's next?&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In March of 2024, Dean Summers set out to break the record for Australia’s longest ever unassisted swim. Leaving from Newcastle’s Nobbys beach and planning to land at Palm Beach, Sydney for a total of 95.6km. Battling blue bottle jellyfish,...

#331 : The Expedition: Australia's Longest Ever Swim with Dean Summers

Dan Eisenhardt, CEO and Founder of FORM Swim, shares his journey of creating the world's first augmented reality swim goggles. Discover how real-time data can enhance your training sessions, the most useful features of the goggles, and the challenges faced during development. If you're looking to forge your own path in your professional life, Dan also provides valuable insights on getting started and three essential considerations for starting a business. Tune in to this episode for all this and more. 02:05 The Light Bulb Moment 04:49 The Evolution of Technology in Swimming Goggles 06:23 Testing the Prototype 07:52 The Complications of Delivering Low Latency Heart Rate Sensing in Water 12:47 The Indispensable Tool for Swimmers 13:56 Taking Areas of Interest and Experience to Create Something Different 16:13 Serendipity and the Right Place, Right Time 20:17 The Importance of Learning from Competitors 24:13 Acting with Conviction: Getting Things Done 29:00 Favourite Features in Form goggles 32:44 The Value of Premium Offerings 38:36 The Three Key Factors in Business Success 43:02 Form Goggles: A Game-Changer for Low-Tech Swimmers

<description>&lt;p&gt;Dan Eisenhardt, CEO and Founder of FORM Swim, shares his journey of creating the world's first augmented reality swim goggles. Discover how real-time data can enhance your training sessions, the most useful features of the goggles, and the challenges faced during development. If you're looking to forge your own path in your professional life, Dan also provides valuable insights on getting started and three essential considerations for starting a business. Tune in to this episode for all this and more.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;02:05 The Light Bulb Moment&lt;br /&gt; 04:49 The Evolution of Technology in Swimming Goggles&lt;br /&gt; 06:23 Testing the Prototype&lt;br /&gt; 07:52 The Complications of Delivering Low Latency Heart Rate Sensing in Water&lt;br /&gt; 12:47 The Indispensable Tool for Swimmers&lt;br /&gt; 13:56 Taking Areas of Interest and Experience to Create Something Different&lt;br /&gt; 16:13 Serendipity and the Right Place, Right Time&lt;br /&gt; 20:17 The Importance of Learning from Competitors&lt;br /&gt; 24:13 Acting with Conviction: Getting Things Done&lt;br /&gt; 29:00 Favourite Features in Form goggles&lt;br /&gt; 32:44 The Value of Premium Offerings&lt;br /&gt; 38:36 The Three Key Factors in Business Success&lt;br /&gt; 43:02 Form Goggles: A Game-Changer for Low-Tech Swimmers&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Dan Eisenhardt, CEO and Founder of FORM Swim, shares his journey of creating the world's first augmented reality swim goggles. Discover how real-time data can enhance your training sessions, the most useful features of the goggles, and the challenges...

#330 : Trust Your Gut Instinct (And Tread Your Own Path) with Dan Eisenhardt

In today's episode, I'll be sharing some of the mistakes I made in coaching and the valuable lessons I learned along the way. I believe these lessons can help you avoid similar pitfalls and succeed in your coaching journey. Additionally, I'm excited to announce the launch of our new course, the Freestyle Coaching Masterclass. Be sure to tune in! 00:30 Coaching Masterclass 04:02 Be Firm And Not Their Friend 06:52 Setting Minimum Standards 10:37 Energy is Transferred 13:28 Being Memorable 15:53 4 Hours Workweek : Mexican Fisherman and the Banker

<description>&lt;p&gt;In today's episode, I'll be sharing some of the mistakes I made in coaching and the valuable lessons I learned along the way. I believe these lessons can help you avoid similar pitfalls and succeed in your coaching journey. Additionally, I'm excited to announce the launch of our new course, the Freestyle Coaching Masterclass. Be sure to tune in!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:30 Coaching Masterclass&lt;br /&gt; 04:02 Be Firm And Not Their Friend&lt;br /&gt; 06:52 Setting Minimum Standards&lt;br /&gt; 10:37 Energy is Transferred&lt;br /&gt; 13:28 Being Memorable&lt;br /&gt; 15:53 4 Hours Workweek : Mexican Fisherman and the Banker&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In today's episode, I'll be sharing some of the mistakes I made in coaching and the valuable lessons I learned along the way. I believe these lessons can help you avoid similar pitfalls and succeed in your coaching journey. Additionally, I'm excited...

#329 : The 4 Biggest Mistakes I Made In Coaching (And How To Get More From Your Coach)

In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Briffa, an Australian freediving athlete, instructor, and online coach trained in the Oxygen Advantage. Jarrod's expertise lies in the power of breath and how it can enhance performance, reduce stress, and aid in recovery. As the founder of Drifters Freediving, he offers courses and private coaching to help individuals improve their breathing techniques. He has been the Australian Men's Champion at The Pool Freediving National Championships and has represented Australia in pool freediving at international competitions. Join us as we explore the importance of proper breathing in sports and everyday life. 00:00 Introduction 02:37 The Importance of CO2 Tolerance in Breathing 04:57 Understanding CO2 Tolerance and Breathing Patterns 08:12 Assessments and Exercises for CO2 Tolerance 9:52 Diaphragmatic Awareness for Swimmers: Techniques and Benefits 16:57 Building CO2 Tolerance 20:28 Benefits of Nasal Breathing for Swimmers 23:00 The Science of Breath Holding: Understanding Your Body's Responses and Limits 30:15 Breathing Easy in the Water: Effective Exercises and Techniques for Swimmers 38:40 Mental Strategies for Increasing Breath Length 39:43 Race Day Breathing Strategies for Swimmers 42:29 The Relationship Between CO2 Tolerance and Lactic Tolerance 47:37 The Impact of Proper Breathing on Recovery and Performance 51:09 Get In Touch with Jarod for Coaching!

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Briffa, an Australian freediving athlete, instructor, and online coach trained in the Oxygen Advantage. Jarrod's expertise lies in the power of breath and how it can enhance performance, reduce stress, and aid in recovery. As the founder of Drifters Freediving, he offers courses and private coaching to help individuals improve their breathing techniques. He has been the Australian Men's Champion at The Pool Freediving National Championships and has represented Australia in pool freediving at international competitions. Join us as we explore the importance of proper breathing in sports and everyday life.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction&lt;br /&gt; 02:37 The Importance of CO2 Tolerance in Breathing&lt;br /&gt; 04:57 Understanding CO2 Tolerance and Breathing Patterns&lt;br /&gt; 08:12 Assessments and Exercises for CO2 Tolerance&lt;br /&gt; 9:52 Diaphragmatic Awareness for Swimmers: Techniques and Benefits&lt;br /&gt; 16:57 Building CO2 Tolerance&lt;br /&gt; 20:28 Benefits of Nasal Breathing for Swimmers&lt;br /&gt; 23:00 The Science of Breath Holding: Understanding Your Body's Responses and Limits&lt;br /&gt; 30:15 Breathing Easy in the Water: Effective Exercises and Techniques for Swimmers&lt;br /&gt; 38:40 Mental Strategies for Increasing Breath Length&lt;br /&gt; 39:43 Race Day Breathing Strategies for Swimmers&lt;br /&gt; 42:29 The Relationship Between CO2 Tolerance and Lactic Tolerance&lt;br /&gt; 47:37 The Impact of Proper Breathing on Recovery and Performance&lt;br /&gt; 51:09 Get In Touch with Jarod for Coaching!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Briffa, an Australian freediving athlete, instructor, and online coach trained in the Oxygen Advantage. Jarrod's expertise lies in the power of breath and how it can enhance performance, reduce stress, and aid...

#328 : Why We Get Breathless (And What To Do About It) with Jarrod Briffa

In this episode, I'll share ten ways to increase your swim speed and become a better swimmer. So, let's dive in and explore these effective strategies. 00:29 Train Another Stroke 01:50 Change The Way That You're Training 03:04 Being Diligent With Your Skills 05:06 To Become Supple 05:53 Joining a Squad Or a Group of Swimmers 09:08 Occasionally, Don't Track Anything 10:40 Keeping Calm Under Pressure 12:58 Commit To A Swim Block 14:03 Pick One Thing And Stick To It For Three Months 15:50 Get Professional Help

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I'll share ten ways to increase your swim speed and become a better swimmer. So, let's dive in and explore these effective strategies.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:29 Train Another Stroke&lt;br /&gt; 01:50 Change The Way That You're Training&lt;br /&gt; 03:04 Being Diligent With Your Skills&lt;br /&gt; 05:06 To Become Supple&lt;br /&gt; 05:53 Joining a Squad Or a Group of Swimmers&lt;br /&gt; 09:08 Occasionally, Don't Track Anything&lt;br /&gt; 10:40 Keeping Calm Under Pressure&lt;br /&gt; 12:58 Commit To A Swim Block&lt;br /&gt; 14:03 Pick One Thing And Stick To It For Three Months&lt;br /&gt; 15:50 Get Professional Help&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, I'll share ten ways to increase your swim speed and become a better swimmer. So, let's dive in and explore these effective strategies. 00:29 Train Another Stroke 01:50 Change The Way That You're Training 03:04 Being Diligent With Your...

#327 : 10 Ways To Increase Your Swim Speed

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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