On today’s episode, I sit down with Greg Harper: D1 swimmer turned pro triathlete, two-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier, and swim coach who isn’t afraid to challenge coaching norms. We dig into why “gliding” is killing your swim, how ditching your smartwatch might actually help your performance, and the real link between breath control and open-water speed. Plus, Greg shares what burnout taught him about lifelong athlete development and how stroke rate beats ego every time.

Connect with Greg Harper on Instagram: @gharpzorz

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TEASER FOR EPISODE 170!

On this episode, I sit down with Greg Harper: D1 swimmer turned pro triathlete, two-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier, and swim coach who isn’t afraid to challenge coaching norms. We dig into why “gliding” is killing your swim, how ditching your smartwatch might actually help your performance, and the real link between breath control and open-water speed. Plus, Greg shares what burnout taught him about lifelong athlete development and how stroke rate beats ego every time.

Connect with Greg Harper on Instagram: @gharpzorz

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SUPPORT OUR STUFF

🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger
Take the Freestyle Breathing Course:
👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing

🥇 Tri Swim Success Program
Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”:
👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4

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Sponsor:

🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox — where your swimming gets better and no one judges your recovery.

👉 https://www.theswimbox.com

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Most swimmers finish their stroke like they’re just trying to get their arm out of the way—not like they’re trying to move forward. In this solo episode, I’m diving into a concept almost nobody talks about in freestyle: the feather.

The feather is that subtle but crucial outward motion at the end of your stroke that sets up a smooth recovery and gives you just a little extra propulsion, without blowing up your shoulder. It’s not just for elites. It’s not complicated. But it does take intention.

🎥 Want to see what I’m talking about? Watch the demo drills here: https://youtu.be/fsbDieIl4x4

Progression Step 1: https://youtu.be/rdnpk8SpKOA

Progression Step 2: https://youtu.be/lGlMkb-GhdE

📩 Got questions, pushback, or just wanna nerd out about stroke mechanics? Email me: dominic@triswimcoach.com

If this episode helped, share it with a training buddy or coach and drop a review so more swimmers can find it.

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🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox — where your swimming gets better and no one judges your recovery.

👉 https://www.theswimbox.com

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🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger
Take the Freestyle Breathing Course:
👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing

🥇 Tri Swim Success Program
Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”:
👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4