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#90: How To Change Your Technique From An Olympic Coaches' Perspective

#90: How To Change Your Technique From An Olympic Coaches' Perspective

FromThe Effortless Swimming Podcast


#90: How To Change Your Technique From An Olympic Coaches' Perspective

FromThe Effortless Swimming Podcast

ratings:
Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Aug 25, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Gary Hurring is a former swimmer and a coach from Wellington, New Zealand. Gary won the gold medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in the men's 200 meters backstroke and silver medal in the same event at the 1978 World Aquatics Championships. He finished fourth in the 100m and fifth in the 200m at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He was also appointed as New Zealand's swim team coach at the 2012 Summer Olympics. In this podcast, we discuss the principle of the 'Pit of discomfort' and how to change your technique in swimming. We also talk about the mindset needed to overcome negative thinking.
Released:
Aug 25, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.