In today’s episode, we have a fascinating story of transformation. Our guest, pro triathlete Will Draper, started his swimming journey with poor technique and average performance. However, through dedication and hard work, he has completely transformed his swimming abilities. From being unrecognizable in his stroke analysis video in 2019 to becoming a pro triathlete in 2021, Will’s progress is truly remarkable. Join us as we dive into Will’s journey, exploring the strategies and mindset that fueled his transformation. Discover how Will bridged the gap from a non-swimming background to now swimming strongly, only seconds away from the front pack. Tune in now!
In this episode
- 02:04 Introduction and Background
- 03:46 The Key Moment: Choosing Triathlon Over Cycling
- 05:52 Training Regime and Approach to Swimming
- 08:29 Benefits of Training in a Squad vs. Training Alone
- 10:43 Viewing Swimming as an Infinite Game
- 12:48 Overcoming Mental Barrier
- 15:52 Diversifying Workouts: Incorporating Longer Intervals for Speed Work
- 20:44 Lessons Learned from a Challenging Race
- 24:35 Transformation from Poor Swimmer to Competitive Triathlete
- 28:02 Swimming Confidence and Appearance
- 31:27 Advice for Non-Swimmers in Triathlon
- 37:25 Triathlon Goals: Aiming for the Front Pack
- 40:50 Importance of Video Analysis and Making Small Changes
- 42:47 Follow Will Draper on Instagram
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- Outsweep First, Insweep Second
- Triathlete’s CRAZY Technique Transformation
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