#434 : 7 Rules From 10 Years Coaching Pro Triathletes with Brenton Ford

What separates the fastest triathletes from everyone else in the water?

In this episode, I share the seven biggest swimming lessons I've learned from coaching professional triathletes over the past decade. We dive into body rotation, kicking, using your lats effectively, increasing stroke rate, breathing strategies, and the open water skills that can help you outperform faster pool swimmers. Whether you're training for your first triathlon or chasing a new personal best, these practical coaching insights will help you swim faster while saving energy for the bike and run.

00:25 Rule #1 – Rotate Enough for an Easy Recovery

01:59 Rule #2 – Your Kick Matters More Than You Think

03:31 Rule #3 – Your Lats Are More Important Than Your Catch

06:32 Rule #4 – Increase Stroke Rate the Right Way

08:11 Rule #5 – Learn to Swim Hard for Longer

10:52 Rule #6 – Your Hips Are the Engine Room

11:44 Rule #7 – Breathe as Often as You Need

13:09 Bonus Rule – Open Water Skills Beat Pure Speed

14:56 Free Freestyle Technique Checklist