What if you could go from barely swimming two laps to becoming an Ironman World Champion in just three years? That's exactly what Bryce Morrison did.

In this episode, I sit down with Bryce to unpack his incredible transformation from college baseball player and complete swimming beginner to winning the 25–29 age group at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, including an impressive 58-minute swim in challenging conditions.

We dive into the technique changes that transformed his swimming, how video analysis and targeted drills accelerated his progress, and why consistency and smarter training made such a difference.

We also discuss his future ambitions, the possibility of turning professional, and what it will take to close the gap with the world's best swimmers.

If you've ever thought you started swimming too late or that becoming a faster swimmer was out of reach, Bryce's story might change the way you think about what's possible.

00:00 Introduction – Bryce Morrison's Kona Age Group World Championship Win
01:45 From College Baseball to Ironman Triathlon
02:35 Learning to Swim from Scratch
04:40 How Technique Helped Him Achieve a 58-Minute Kona Swim
06:00 The Three Biggest Swimming Technique Improvements
08:10 Winning Kona and Considering Going Professional
10:30 How Fast Do You Need to Swim to Compete as a Pro?
11:40 Building an Effective Ironman Swim Training Program
16:10 The Benefits of Swimming with a Masters Group
19:40 Swimming Technique Breakthroughs and Using Video Analysis
25:10 How Consistent Training and Threshold Work Improved His Triathlon Performance
30:10 Building a Swim-Focused Off-Season Training Block

Are you swimming at the same pace every session but struggling to get faster? In this episode, I join Kelly Palace on the Champions Mojo podcast to talk about why so many swimmers get stuck in the "gray zone" and how we can break through it.

As the founder of Effortless Swimming and a coach who has worked with thousands of adult swimmers, masters swimmers, and triathletes, I've seen how developing better technique and learning to swim at different speeds can make a significant difference in performance.

We discuss some of my favorite freestyle drills, including long dog and six-kick switch, and how they can help improve your catch, pull, coordination, and timing. I also explain why incorporating short sprints, varying your stroke rate, and allowing enough rest between intervals are essential for developing speed and building the ability to hold a faster pace.

I also share a training approach that has made a big difference in my own swimming: the 20 × 100 best-average set. It's a challenging session, but it helped me build the speed endurance I needed to qualify for Australian Open Nationals at age 38.

Finally, we talk about the importance of staying open-minded when working on your technique. Changes can feel awkward and may initially make you slower, but with patience and consistency, the improvements can come over time.

00:00 – Introduction to Brenton Ford and Effortless Swimming
01:05 – Teaching Freestyle to Adults vs. Children
02:30 – Balancing Technique Drills and Swimming Volume
04:00 – Making Swimming Fun Through Play and Exploration
05:30 – Brenton's Favorite Freestyle Drills: Long Dog and Six-Kick Switch
08:30 – When to Introduce Speed Training
10:00 – Developing Multiple Gears in Your Freestyle
12:00 – Why Rest Between Intervals Matters for Speed
14:00 – Swimming Equipment for Better Technique and Speed
16:00 – The Biggest Mistake: Training in the "Gray Zone"
17:30 – The 20 × 100 Best-Average Set for Building Speed Endurance
19:30 – How Brenton Qualified for Australian Open Nationals at Age 38
21:30 – Can Swimmers Continue Improving as They Get Older?
23:00 – What Makes Australian Swimming So Successful?
26:00 – Lessons from Coaching Masters Swimmers
28:00 – Why Technique Changes Feel Awkward Before They Work
30:00 – How to Keep Improving Your Swimming at Any Age
31:00 – Effortless Swimming Camps, Online Coaching, and Final Thoughts

Tired of your swimming goggles fogging up in the middle of a swim? In this episode, discover how to prevent foggy goggles, understand why condensation happens, and learn practical tips to keep your vision clear in the water. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer, these simple techniques can help you spend less time adjusting your goggles and more time focusing on your swim.

00:10 Why Swimming Goggles Fog Up
00:40 Understanding Temperature and Condensation
01:10 How to Prevent Goggles from Fogging
02:35 Choosing and Caring for Your Goggles
04:10 Tips for Keeping Your Goggles Clear
05:05 Alternative Goggle Options for Swimmers