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The Technique Behind Holding 1:12/100m For 4 hours with Andy Donaldson
In this episode, we have a special guest, marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson, who is a three-time world record holder. Andy shares his insights on freestyle technique and how he is able to maintain an impressive pace of 1:12 per 100m for 4 hours. This episode focuses solely on technique, as we delve into Andy’s thought process and approach to his stroke. Tune in now!
00:00 Andy’s Background
2:31 Where is your head position?
2:58 How often are you breathing?
4:30 How do you use your kick?
5:23 What does your recovery look like?
8:09 What is the end of your stroke like?
9:07 What is your rotation like?
9:47 How did you develop your catch?
11:13 How much power are you putting into each stroke?
11:54 What do you do to increase your swim speed?
13:11 How do you like to train?
14:20 What pace are you aiming for?
14:49 What stroke rate are you aiming for?
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Change your technique and swim a smoother, easier freestyle with the Effortless Swimming membership:
https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog
Do you want to work with me personally to improve your technique? Join my swim technique coaching here:
https://effortlessswimming.com/stroke-analysis-membership/?el=blog
Get 20% off wetsuits at Great Ocean Wetsuits with code ‘EFFORTLESS20’:
https://greatoceanwetsuits.com/
Get 15% off our 8-week Faster Freestyle course by using the code 8week15
https://effortlessswimming.com/8-week-faster-freestyle-course/
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By Brenton FordIn this episode, we have a special guest, marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson, who is a three-time world record holder. Andy shares his insights on freestyle technique and how he is able to maintain an impressive pace of 1:12 per 100m for 4 hours. This episode focuses solely on technique, as we delve into Andy’s thought process and approach to his stroke. Tune in now!
00:00 Andy’s Background
2:31 Where is your head position?
2:58 How often are you breathing?
4:30 How do you use your kick?
5:23 What does your recovery look like?
8:09 What is the end of your stroke like?
9:07 What is your rotation like?
9:47 How did you develop your catch?
11:13 How much power are you putting into each stroke?
11:54 What do you do to increase your swim speed?
13:11 How do you like to train?
14:20 What pace are you aiming for?
14:49 What stroke rate are you aiming for?
Follow Andy on Instagram
Change your technique and swim a smoother, easier freestyle with the Effortless Swimming membership:
https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog
Do you want to work with me personally to improve your technique? Join my swim technique coaching here:
https://effortlessswimming.com/stroke-analysis-membership/?el=blog
Get 20% off wetsuits at Great Ocean Wetsuits with code ‘EFFORTLESS20’:
https://greatoceanwetsuits.com/
Get 15% off our 8-week Faster Freestyle course by using the code 8week15
https://effortlessswimming.com/8-week-faster-freestyle-course/
Related Content:
On A Mission To Complete The Oceans Seven in One Year with Andy Donaldson
Completing The Oceans 7 In One Year with Andy Donaldson
Watch the video on YouTube:
The post The Technique Behind Holding 1:12/100m For 4 hours with Andy Donaldson appeared first on Effortless Swimming.