In this episode, we’re kicking things off (pun intended but not really) with the one part of freestyle everyone loves to ignore: your legs. That’s right—your lazy, sinking, drag-inducing legs.
We’re talking all things kick: why “saving your legs for the bike” is a myth that needs to die, how your pelvis and core are running the show (literally), and why squeezing your thighs together like you’re trying to crush a watermelon might be the best swimming advice you’ve never heard.
There’s also a deep dive into anatomy, dysfunction, Ricky Ricardo’s bongo drums, and why kickboards are basically flotation devices for denial.
If your kick is more chaos than coordination—or you just want to understand how to stop fighting the water—this one’s worth a listen.
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Let's get into it!
0:00 – Solo Again, Let’s Talk Legs
Just me today. Don’t worry, I’m not going to tell you to not kick.
2:45 – The Total Immersion Hangover
Why the “save your legs” myth still haunts triathletes everywhere.
5:20 – Your Legs Are Like Swinging Arms… But Underwater
What running and swimming actually have in common—and why dragging your legs is a choice.
7:50 – Kicking ≠ Power, It = Posture
How kicking helps with balance and body position (not propulsion).
10:40 – The Deep Kick Drag Trap
If your legs go lower than your pelvis… congrats, you’re
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