Learning Open Water Swimming w/ Anton (51 Minute Ironman Swimmer) - EP 27 | Zero To Ironman

Week 26 of my 7 month journey as I train from zero prior experience to complete an Ironman in order to raise awareness for T2KO and support those facing this tough battle.
Swimming this week with Ironman and skilful swimmer, Anton Ilchenko, who swam 10km in 2h 28 minutes and completed the IM swim in 51 minutes during a 9h 20m Ironman at Busselton, WA. Anton has a wealth of knowledge that he shared with me during our swim. Anton taught me sculling, body position, sighting and why you should kick hard in the last 50m of the IM swim.
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If there is anything you would like to see or know, please feel free to comment or message me! :)
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:40 - Ocean Swimming
08:58 - Post Swim
09:55 - Next Week Preview

[@brodysearle]

Probably the most fun I’ve had in an episode to date! Anton & I were thinking about filming some tips that I’ve learnt starting from scratch and some more race tips! If you guys want this please let me know 😊

[@user-yv2yf2cc6c]

Yes, please do

[@collinjanwarin]

Would be awesome! For example that kicking-tip for the end of your swim is great 🙌🏽

[@Jbz1994]

100%!!!

[@vladimirn52]

The positive energy in this video is radiating, love it 😀. Also informative, thanks. Would love if you would do one more similar with race tips.

[@DanMurakowski]

Crushing it dude! Make sure to break out the wetsuit and hit the water more often than you think you should. It's a huge advantage on race day to understand the open water more!

[@brodysearle]

Thanks man! I agree, I wish I did more open water swimming, but starting to get better at it with time! :)

[@joshuafoulds8107]

Those are great tips! Thanks for letting everyone benefit. You have definitely grown in your comfort level in the water. Glad you didn't see any sharks

[@brodysearle]

Thanks mate! How’s your training going?

[@joshuafoulds8107]

@@brodysearle Achilles injury had me getting fat for January and February but now I am back on the bike and getting the run back up!

[@brodysearle]

Let’s go! Great to hear mate

[@mariacortes2384]

That’s awesome! You’re doing great! Beautiful scenery!

[@brodysearle]

Thank you! Was great scenery!

[@PascalKwaks]

Ah yes, finally some more swimming content! Been waiting for this!

[@brodysearle]

I’d love to film more but with most this stuff, I feel like you need two people 😅

[@marcus890]

Ah mate, you're making me want to sign up for an ironman with these videos every week haha

[@brodysearle]

Haha do it man!!

[@benwilkinson7894]

Nice swim! What watch do you use? My Garmin doesn’t track HR in the water.

[@brodysearle]

I use a Coros but I use a Garmin HRM strap in water :)

[@ashleymutasa8610]

Addicted to these videos 😊

[@brodysearle]

Thank you ☺️

[@haurdahl]

Wow, your swimming is miles ahead of me lol. I’m just aiming for sub 1hr 45min 😂 well done Brody, you’re killing it!

[@brodysearle]

Don’t worry haha I was aiming for the 2h and 20m initially, now hopefully sub 1h 30m! Bit easier for me drafting a good swimmer versus navigating hundreds of other swimmers 🤣

[@georgemichaelides4500]

You’ll smash 1:30 My threshold swim speed is 2:35 in a pool, and I done the 70.3 in Geelong last week in 46 mins you got this

[@brodysearle]

damn bro! you crushed your time on the weekend!!! @@georgemichaelides4500

[@georgemichaelides4500]

Yea except I paid for it 2km into the run with quad cramps…. Had to back off like 20 sec per km just to finish for the last 19km 😂

[@brodysearle]

@@georgemichaelides4500 hahaha still at least you showed you can swim quicker!

[@marcelkoornneef1289]

When and which ironman will you here the magic four words

[@brodysearle]

Port Mac, Australia on May 5th 😅

[@sonofodinMKD]

Love the videos! One remark tho... I dont know about the others but i find the audio way too quiet. My speakers are at full blast and I can barely hear you (no such problems with other audios).

[@brodysearle]

Thank you - honestly my bad, I noticed that recently as well haha I often forget my computer is at max volume from being on the bike and forget to change it when editing these 😅 My videos are all -10 -> -15db though which is standard for YT editing as far as I am aware...