The Game Of Racing with Dudley Duncan

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Dudley Duncan, a seasoned coach and author of The Art of Swimming and The Game of Racing. Dudley has spent years refining his approach to swimming and he's sharing some incredible insights that will help you improve both your mindset and your technique in the water. We cover stroke mechanics, the power of visualization to boost your performance, and strategies to build confidence so that you feel stronger and more capable every time you swim. Dudley also talks about how to balance hard work with mental toughness, giving you practical tips to stay motivated and achieve your goals. Whether you're training for a big race, or just looking to swim smoother and faster, this episode is packed with ideas to help you take your swimming to the next level. Let's dive in. 00:57 How Did You Get Into the World Of Swimming 04:14 Philosophy in Developing Personal Growth of Swimmers 06:36 Setting Standards 07:35 Pulling People Back In The Line 10:03 Pushing Athletes To Their Limit 12:55 Philosophy in Developing Good Technique 18:34 Kayak Analogy 20:18 Drills 25:16 Visualization 33:57 Developing Confidence 36:48 Dealing with Failure 39:20 Advise to New Coaches Purchase the book: https://www.dudleyduncan.com/ Want to really transform your swimming? Join us on a swim camp in 2025 in the Maldives, Galapagos Islands, Whitsundays or Thailand: https://effortlessswimming.com/camps/ Change your technique and swim a smoother, easier freestyle with the Effortless Swimming membership: https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog Try PILLAR today, head to pillarperformance.shop and enter code EFFORTLESS for 15% off, or for any North American listeners, enter the same code at TheFeed.com.