#400 : How Much Can Your Swimming Improve In 2 Years? with Brian Hans

Two years ago, Brian Hans was swimming 2:00 per 100 yards—struggling to find rhythm and wondering if he'd ever feel smooth in the water. Fast forward to now, he's cruising under 1:30s and just placed 9th out of 171 in his Half Ironman swim.
How did he make that kind of jump? What changes in his stroke made the biggest difference? And what nearly stopped him along the way?
In this episode, Brian shares the breakthroughs, setbacks, and lessons from his two-year transformation—proving what's possible when you combine patience, feedback, and the right focus in training.

01:43 Introduction to Brian Hans and His Background
04:36 The Journey from Recreational to Competitive Swimming
07:06 The Importance of Technique and Video Analysis
10:06 Experiencing Breakthroughs in Swimming Performance
13:01 Navigating Open Water Challenges
15:57 Training Consistency and Session Structure
18:29 The Role of Flip Turns in Swimming Efficiency
21:39 Current Focus and Future Goals in Swimming
24:11 Patience and Long-Term Progress in Swimming