#371 : Lessons From The Fastest Swimmer In 70.3 with Greg Harper
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Today, we have a powerhouse guest—Greg Harper, the fastest swimmer in Ironman 70.3!
Greg shares his key lessons from the pool to open water, how to develop speed and endurance, and the mental strategies that set top swimmers apart. From the snowball effect of smart training to the secrets of holding a faster stroke rate, this episode is packed with actionable insights for triathletes and swimmers alike.
01:53 Transition From Pool To Openwater
05:05 Getting More Comfortable In Openwater
09:27 Snowball Effect In The Right Way
11:50 Openwater Is So Much About Awareness
17:25 Don't Stop When It Gets Difficult
20:40 Short Intervals And Speed Focus
23:50 Paddles Size
29:59 Favourite Set
36:53 Change Of Belief
42:07 Developing The Ability To Hold Faster Stroke Rate
56:12 Working On My Stroke
1:00:18 Be A Student Of The Sport
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