#400 : How Much Can Your Swimming Improve In 2 Years? with Brian Hans

<p>Two years ago, Brian Hans was swimming 2:00 per 100 yards—struggling to find rhythm and wondering if he'd ever feel smooth in the water. Fast forward to now, he's cruising under 1:30s and just placed 9th out of 171 in his Half Ironman swim.<br /> How did he make that kind of jump? What changes in his stroke made the biggest difference? And what nearly stopped him along the way?<br /> In this episode, Brian shares the breakthroughs, setbacks, and lessons from his two-year transformation—proving what's possible when you combine patience, feedback, and the right focus in training.</p> <p><br /> 01:43 Introduction to Brian Hans and His Background<br /> 04:36 The Journey from Recreational to Competitive Swimming<br /> 07:06 The Importance of Technique and Video Analysis<br /> 10:06 Experiencing Breakthroughs in Swimming Performance<br /> 13:01 Navigating Open Water Challenges<br /> 15:57 Training Consistency and Session Structure<br /> 18:29 The Role of Flip Turns in Swimming Efficiency<...