Kiah Melverton, an Olympian, former world record holder, and World Championship silver medalist, joins us in this episode. Kiah offers advice on improving freestyle technique, highlighting key areas swimmers should focus on to achieve a faster, more efficient stroke. Tune in now!

00:30 Meet Kia Malverton
00:5 Head and Body Position
01:26 Kicking
04:01 Recovery and Catch
05:24 Breathing Techniques and Rhythm
07:17 Racing Cues and Technique Focus
09:15 Reflecting on Career Highlights
10:12 Advice and Training Insights
11:56 Challenging and Favorite Sets

I’ve spent 25 years helping adults become better swimmers, from beginners to pro triathletes. In this podcast, I’ll share what really works to go from feeling slow and frustrated to swimming fast, efficiently, and effortlessly.

00:00 Introduction
00:54 Balancing Tension and Relaxation
01:34 Reality vs Perception
02:24 Finding Your Unique Swimming Style
03:34 The Importance of Technique Over Effort
04:48 Kick Supports NOT Propels
05:57 Overthinking vs Feeling the Water
07:35 Swim Softer to go FASTER
08:42 Consistency is KING
11:14 Don't train like a runner!
13:26 Using Swimming Aids
15:09 Developing Your Stroke Step-by-Step
16:37 Long-Term vs Short-Term Goals
18:34 Strength and Mobility
20:08 Slow to Fast
21:14 Stroke Length vs Stroke Rate
23:26 Training for Specific Events
24:39 Open Water Swimming Tips
25:45 Turn off distraction!

Today, we’re joined by Craig Lewin, founder of Endurance Swimming, who discovered his passion in the open water. Though he started as an average swimmer in the pool, Craig found his stride in marathon swimming, where endurance and mindset matter more than speed. In this episode, he shares his journey and insights on tackling challenging open water swims. Tune in now!

01:24 Journey into Marathon Swimming
06:01 Building a Support Network and Mentors
13:05 Training and Recovery Strategies
15:25 Patience in Progress: The Long-Term Training Mindset
18:15 Embracing the Flow: Letting Go of Pace in Long Swims
20:45 Tempo vs. Stroke Length
22:30 Mental Preparation and Long Swims
27:35 Building Confidence Through Repetition
28:36 Finding the Right Coach for Long Swims
31:05 Get in touch with Craig!