Greg Harper, fastest swimmer at Kona on Training & Triathlon Truths | Ep. 271

Описание: Former Cal swimmer Greg Harper is now one of the fastest swimmers in triathlon — leading out the swim at the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Taupō and setting his sights on breaking the swim course record in Kona next year.

In Episode 271 of The Social Kick Podcast, Greg joins us to talk about the transition from collegiate swimming to pro triathlon, how fatherhood has reshaped his racing mindset, and what triathletes often get wrong about swim training.

We also dive into:
💬 The swim that shaped the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona
💥 Lessons from competing at the highest level in both swim and triathlon
⌚ The hilarious debate: Is it ever OK to wear a watch while swimming?
💰 The state of triathlon prize money and sponsorship opportunities
🔥 Candid takes on the Enhanced Games, the T100 series, and what’s next for the sport

Greg, known for his sharp opinions and honesty on The Triathlon Hour, doesn’t hold back here either — from calling out bad training habits to sharing what swimmers can do to thrive in triathlon.

🎧 Listen now and get your Social Kick with one of the most outspoken voices in endurance sports.

0:00 - 1:14 - Cal Swimmer to Pro Triathlete: Greg's Background, Kona Goal, and Being "One of Us"
1:39 - 4:13 - The Otillo Race: Greg's Triathlon Origin Story and Running Away from Brian at a 5:15 Pace
4:33 - 5:48 - The Swimmer's Advantage/Disadvantage: Why Swimmers Are Aerobically Fit but Face Running Challenges
7:45 - 8:25 - Controversy and Comedy: Why Greg's Fun, Light-Hearted Approach Helps Niche Sports Grow
11:07 - 13:37 - The Watch Controversy: The "Million Dollar" Question on Wearing a Watch and Joining the No Watch Club
14:47 - 16:36 - Triathlete Swim Pitfalls: The Fallacy of Aerobic Junk Volume and Neglecting Technical Skill/Speed
25:12 - 28:07 - The Bone Density Problem: Why Swimmers Are Prone to Running Injuries and Building Capacity Through Easy Running
30:30 - 34:04 - Open Water Adaptations: The Bizarre Pro "Surge" Strategy and Why Water Polo Players Make Great Triathletes
38:16 - 41:24 - The "Training Age" Shift: Why Younger Athletes Are Dominating Iron Man and the Smart Path for Swimmers
57:54 - 1:00:21 - The Kona Debate: Returning to the One-Day Race and the Cyclical Nature of Triathlon's Financial Health

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