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#386 : 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Swimming with Brenton Ford

#386 : 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Swimming with Brenton Ford

Update: 2025-07-08
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In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 things I wish I knew when I first started swimming. Whether you're just beginning or have been in the water for a while, these lessons can help you take your swimming to the next level.

Let's face it—most beginners train too hard, focus on the wrong details, and waste a lot of time and energy. That not only slows progress but can lead to frustrating plateaus or even injuries like shoulder pain.

These 10 key insights will help you avoid those common mistakes. We'll break down what truly matters when it comes to gear, technique, training, and mindset—so you can swim smarter, stay injury-free, and start seeing real improvement in the pool.


2:00 Essential gear only
3:24 Basics first
4:56 Training
6:40 Open-water challenges
8:09 Interval training works
11:56 More Than The Pool
12:56 Drills Equals Fast Swimming
13:57 Staying Consistent
15:02 Persistence pays off
16:13 The Real Reward

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#386 : 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Swimming with Brenton Ford

#386 : 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Swimming with Brenton Ford