Fred Funk: How FORM Keeps Swim Training Fun and Focused
Why Pro Triathlete Fred Funk Trusts FORM for Every Swim
For professional triathlete Fred Funk, swim training is about far more than simply logging meters in the pool. Success in triathlon starts with precision pacing, consistency, and staying mentally engaged through countless swim sessions - especially when training alone.
That’s exactly why Fred has relied on FORM goggles as a core part of his training.
What makes Fred’s story interesting is that he discovered FORM on his own, immediately saw the value in the product, and purchased his smart swim goggles to support his training.
Today, FORM has become an essential part of every swim session, helping Fred stay motivated, dialled into his pacing, and focused on executing each workout with purpose.
“FORM keeps swimming fun!"
German pro triathlete Fred first started using FORM in 2023 after hearing about the goggles and deciding to try them for himself during a transition to a new training environment.
After moving to a new location where he no longer had a regular swim group, Fred found solo swim sessions becoming repetitive and mentally draining.
“I quickly got bored during my swim sessions,” Fred explains. “The FORM goggles really changed that for me, making swim training more exciting again and providing me with a virtual swim partner.”
Fred purchased his own pair of FORM goggles after discovering the technology and quickly integrated them into almost every workout - even when swimming with a group.
For Fred, one of the biggest advantages is having real-time feedback directly in the goggles, allowing him to stay focused on execution without constantly checking clocks or mentally tracking intervals.
“I like the splits after every turn, helping me with pacing, or that I can sometimes just switch off my head during longer sets while the goggles keep count of my laps.”
Real-Time Data That Improves Every Session
Fred also relies heavily on FORM’s live heart rate tracking and HeadCoach™ features to stay within the correct training zones and continuously improve his technique.
“HeadCoach is like a virtual coach helping me with my technique so I don’t fall into any wrong patterns, which can set me back long term.”
Fred’s go-to metrics:
- Heart rate
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Overall distance
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Set distance
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Interval timer
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Split time
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Pace per 100m
By combining pacing guidance, technique feedback, and live heart rate data, Fred can maximize every swim session while staying mentally engaged through high-volume training.
Preparing for the Biggest Races in Triathlon
After recovering from a broken elbow at the end of 2025, Fred’s focus this season is returning to the front pack out of the water while preparing for two of the sport’s biggest events:
“FORM helps me get the most out of each session with pacing, training in the right zones, technique, and most importantly keeps swimming fun.”
For Fred, FORM isn’t just about swim data - it’s about getting the most out of every swim session and training most effectively, while being more engaged and having fun.
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