Best Swim Technique Podcasts (2024)

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#788 – Three Techniques to Master for Faster Swimming 48:17

5d ago48:17

48:17

A lot of us really complicate things in the water, but today we’re looking at a few “simple” concepts that can really make a difference in your swim speed. We’ll look at how and why to master these techniques and what it will mean for your overall enjoyment of the sport and the swim. These are not drills, they are effective and relatively simple te…

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Swimcast No 322 | Fly Fast Hips | Breaststroke Turns | Aerobic Maintenance | Swim Coach 4:06

34m ago4:06

4:06

Working on generating power from our hips in fly, great turns in our breaststroke, and aerobic maintenance for our free. #swimcoach #aerobicmaintenance #breaststroke #butterflytechnique https://youtu.be/0hwPpDcBYOY Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #a…

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#789 – How to View Intensity 31:04

19m ago31:04

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Today we break down how volume and intensity overlap. Just because something is defined as “easy” doesn’t mean it’s not intense. How do you think about intensity? Do you train in a way to build fatigue resistance and hold form? Some of these thoughts may surprise you. Topics: Shout out to a friend of the podcast Volume or intensity? Age groupers vs…

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EP 86: Managing emotional and physical outbursts during the summer holidays with Dr Olivia Kessel 18:25

13h ago18:25

18:25

How can the holiday season turn a joyous time into a period of heightened stress for neurodiverse children? Join me, Dr. Olivia Kessel, as I share my personal journey with my daughter Alexandra, who has ADHD, and uncover some of the reasons behind increased emotional and violent outbursts during the summer holidays. We will dive deep into the scien…

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Swimcast No 321 | Season Planning | IMX Preparation | Aerobic Base | Swim Coach 4:11

16h ago4:11

4:11

We are getting ready for the IMX/Aerobic preparation portion of our season. Today we have an aerobic kick set, some breaststroke technique and aerobic swimming, and we conclude with some butterfly! #swimcoach #swimming #aerobicswimming #aerobic https://youtu.be/BJ4g7fOvj-s Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach …

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What to do When Race-Day Goes Wrong 1:06:34

1d ago1:06:34

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With three different sports and lots of equipment, the likelihood that SOMETHING goes wrong during a triathlon is high. But how you react can make or break your race! On this episode, Coaches Kurt Madden and Louise Strydom join host Andrew Harley to alleviate your anxieties about what troubles could arise. Kurt and Louise not only share their perso…

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Swimcast #319 | Aerobic Sorting | Stroke Check | Breath Control Bobs | Silver Group Relays 3:49

6d ago3:49

3:49

We have a new schedule and our group composition is changing. Today we will be getting our Silver group settled into appropriate lanes for training. #sortinghat #swimcoach #swimcast #aerobicswimming #breathcontrol #relays https://youtu.be/hqQygkw6v9w Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpractice…

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#787 – Be Your Own Athlete 44:22

6d ago44:22

44:22

Everyone has different life scenarios and it’s up to you to figure out what works best in training. Is it not enough, too much? Why do you think that? Today, we look at carving your own way within the outline. Things to look at as you train for different distances. How to be confident you’ll be ready to perform on race day. We talk about mental ban…

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Ep 85: Summer Holidays - Easing The Transition 11:06

8d ago11:06

11:06

Imagine planning a dream vacation only to face the unexpected challenge of your child melting down due to the overwhelming changes. Join me, Dr. Olivia Kessel, on the SEND Parenting Podcast as I share my personal experiences with my wonderfully neurodivergent daughter, Alexandra, and break down why seemingly simple changes can feel so monumental fo…

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10 Takeaways From the Triathlon Events at the Paris Olympics 1:01:27

8d ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Every four years, the best triathletes come together for the Olympics, to show off their sport and country. The triathlon races were in the spotlight (for both hype and uncertainty) and did not disappoint! Joining us from Paris, triathlon legend and Coach Mark Allen gives five lessons from watching the men’s race and Coach Michellie Jones provides …

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Summer Practice No 54 | VO2Max & Sprint Kick | Maximum Tempo Underwater Dolphin Kick 4:46

8d ago4:46

4:46

Two Gold practices and a Silver practice. We have VO2Max and Sprint Kicks in the morning Gold practice and Silver Practice. Our Gold afternoon practice will buckets and bungees and sprint UDK's #vo2max #sprintkick #bucketswimming #bungeeswimming https://youtu.be/YDWZg8p4usk Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach…

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#786 – Next Big Fad Mentality, PLUS Listener Questions 57:39

11d ago57:39

57:39

We talk Olympics’ triathlon. We get into the heat. We get into adjusting for the heat. We talk Norwegian method as a strategy or burnout? Adrenaline as your only fuel. Swimming in a pool before a race if the swim is cancelled. Post race recovery food and methods. The goal is not the session. Downward spirals. And your NEED TO KNOWS about Louisville…

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Summer Practice No. 52 | Buckets and Bungees | MAX TEMPO | Power and Speed | Swim Practice 4:43

12d ago4:43

4:43

For this afternoon, we are looking at a few sprint 100's as well as some UDK Breakout Sprints. For tomorrow we are working on Bucket Swimming and Bungee sprints. Time to build power! #swimming #swimcoach #bucketswimming #bungeeswimming #power https://youtu.be/rXt8ZIocOwU Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #n…

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Summer Practice No. 51 | VO2Max Kick | Dive Start Sprints w/ Fins | Lactic 50's | Adventure Set! 6:11

13d ago6:11

6:11

Four practices on tap. First up is this morning's Gold practice, then Gold's PM practice. We also have this evening's practice for the Silver group and tomorrow morning's Gold practice. These practices feature a wide variety of training including VO2Max Kicking, Dive Start Sprints with fins, some Lactic 50's, and an Adventure Set! #swimming #swimco…

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Summer Practice No. 50 | Swim Propeller? | Swim Practice | Swim Coach 5:47

14d ago5:47

5:47

Two workouts today. For the Gold swimmers we have some intense kicking and the exploration of the Swim Propeller from @insidewithBH and his Sprint Revolution : https://www.bretthawke.com/ For our Silver swimmers, we will be focussing on intense sprint kicking, as we combine our practice with our Bronze group for the last Splash n Dash of the summer…

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#785 – Listener Q&A 1:12:55

14d ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Great questions from the listeners. We get pretty deep into HR training and testing, along with intensity control and duration. We look at prescription load model, reading HR. Are you getting fitter or just tired? Swimming less for easy swim races?? How much racing is too much or too little? How to keep your head in the game. Typical amount of trai…

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EP 84: Sheep Therapy - Bitesize Summaries 18:33

15d ago18:33

18:33

Episode 84 Tamsyn and Olivia are back this week with a bitesize recap of one of our most unexpected topics from episode 42 - sheep therapy?! This week we cover the surprisingly profound and transformative power of sheep therapy from our episode with Emma Redman and Pippa Ashton of Ewe Talks. This episode also explores how unexpected breakthroughs i…

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Summer Practice No. 49 | Sprints & High School Prep | Swim Team Practice | Bungee Sprints 6:31

15d ago6:31

6:31

We have two Gold practices and one Silver Practice today. It is the speedy time of the season. High School swimmers are doing some speedwork with the upcoming HS season in mind. Our Silver swimmers have the State Fair Invite and/or Zones. We are hitting free, stroke, and kick speedwork today! #bungeeswimming #swimming #speedwork https://youtu.be/u1…

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Swim Straight! Your Guide to Open-Water Success 1:06:06

15d ago1:06:06

1:06:06

Swim Straight! Your Guide to Open-Water SuccessGet your race started right with a confident open-water swim. Today Jan Sibbersen, the Founder and CEO of sailfish and Coach Jenn Reinhart dive into everything you need to know about open water swimming. How should you position yourself around other athletes? Which goggle tint should you use for certai…

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Laura Quilter - NZ Commonwealth Games Rep, to Masters Swimming and Ice Swimming 53:25

18d ago53:25

53:25

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast New Zealand's own Laura Quilter joins us to share her journey from the 2014 Commonwealth Games to becoming a masters swimmer and ice swimming enthusiast. Laura started masters in 2023, and discovered how she found joy and freedom from racing again. Get ready to enhance your own swi…

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#784 – Have A Life . . . and train well in the process 1:00:43

21d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Topics: C26 Camp in Madison Lake Placid, Ohio, Oregon Ironman Branding problem? 20-30 Hour Weeks Extreme results The need to be expensive Appreciating free time Adaptive training Using race day as a metric for success The process as the success Excited to train - invigorated Sacrificing a whole season for one day When something just ain’t right Mor…

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EP 83: Empowering Technology - Bitesize Summaries 34:17

22d ago34:17

34:17

Episode 83 We are back this week with another (not so) bitesize episode, which means that we are joined once more by our fantastic bitesize co-host Tamsyn. This week we are throwing all the way back to episode 8 with Sally Greenhalgh, academic and digital lead of the Unicorn School, with whom we discussed how schools can better embrace technology t…

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One Race, Three Journeys – Challenge Roth 1:01:28

22d ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Athlete stories have the power to touch, move, and inspire you. And there is great value in hearing others’ experiences and learning from their journeys. On today’s episode, Host Andrew Harley interviews three TriDot athletes who were at Challenge Roth. Jenn Reinhart and Barb Campbell share how they trained, tapered, and traveled for this bucket li…

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Summer Practice No. 44 | A tribute to Coach Ben Kitchen 2:31

25d ago2:31

2:31

Summer Practice No. 44 | A tribute to Coach Ben Kitchen #swimcoach https://youtu.be/fxAWr4XorLo Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimmingBy Coach Cliff Murray

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Ryan Evernden - Strength and conditioning secrets to unlock your potential in the water 50:27

26d ago50:27

50:27

Send us a Text Message. Join us on today's episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to unlock the secrets to becoming a stronger, more efficient swimmer with insights from Ryan Evernden, swim coach, and strength and conditioning expert. Discover why mastering the art of land-based strength training is essential for any competitive master swimmer aiming …

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Summer Practice No. 43 | Variety | Swim Team Practice | Swim Workout | Swim Coach Cliff 3:26

26d ago3:26

3:26

Today's practice has a wide variety of strokes...something for everone! #variety #swimpractice #swimmingcoach #swimming #swimteam https://youtu.be/N1Kg2rJol5k Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimmi…

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783 – Addicted to Decorations 55:09

26d ago55:09

55:09

Many of us can look at the metrics, but how deep is our understanding? Today, we look at the decorations of triathlon in your training platform. Are you just becoming addicted to new numbers for the sake of it? Are the numbers confusing you more than letting you be your best? Do you really understand how you feel during a given workout? Should you …

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Summer Practice No. 42 | The Answer to Life, the Universe, & Everything | FAST FREE | Swim Workout 1:51

27d ago1:51

1:51

We have a progression of 100's of Free. Each set of hundreds increases in intensity. FAST FREE is the Answer! #theanswer #swimming #swimcoach #swimteam #swimworkout https://youtu.be/4LaV7jAwDnI Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfa…

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Summer Practice No. 41 | Kicking it With Bronze | Sprint Kicking | Swim Team Practice | Swim Workout 2:00

28d ago2:00

2:00

It's a combined practice with our Bronze group. Focus is on sprint kicking and fast leg tempo. #sprintkick #swimmingcoach #swimming https://youtu.be/9kG0KybL2iw Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswim…

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#782 – Training vs. Racing 1:02:41

28d ago1:02:41

1:02:41

How do you think about training? Are you going for race times or truly working on things that will make you better? Today, we look at different mindsets and how to not get trapped in training paces and performances. We look at the full forest of a race and how you can have a more objective view of your training, your progress, and future racing suc…

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EP 82: Dyspraxia Advocacy with Rosemary Richings 35:05

29d ago35:05

35:05

Episode 82 Have you ever wondered how dyspraxia affects day-to-day life from childhood into adulthood? Join us on this enlightening episode of the SEND Parenting Podcast, where we're excited to have Rosemary Richings, a talented writer and advocate, share her personal journey with dyspraxia, offering unique insights drawn from her book, "Stumbling …

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Summer Practice No. 40 | Sprint Fly Body Tempo | Swim Team Practice | Swimming Workout 3:42

29d ago3:42

3:42

Working the speed of our core through our sprint butterfly. We also have an intense lactic acid Freestyle set. #swimmingcoach #swimmingcoach #butterfly #bodytempo https://youtu.be/5LZ8S6x1eTM Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfast…

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Revisiting Embracing Assessments and Realizing the Hidden Benefits 1:07:46

29d ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Assessments are about much more than just benchmarking your progress. Learn mental strategies to embrace the challenge of the week and practical tips for getting the most out of each session, We'll reveal many hidden benefits of your assessments, if performed correctly, and how they are used to optimize your training and increase your performance.…

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Summer Practice No. 39 | The IM 5's and Breast | Swim Team Practice | Swim Workout 3:31

1M ago3:31

3:31

The IM 5's and Breast. Sprint IMs to start with, then we will do some Breaststroke technique work, followed by Breaststroke speed. We will wrap up with Breath Control. #swimming #lacticacid #individualmedley #breaststroke https://youtu.be/v9078ccO1PE Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpractice…

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast - Revolutionising Swim Technique with Biomechanical Feedback: An Insightful Talk with EOSportsLab CEO Jaimie Fuller 47:22

1M ago47:22

47:22

Send us a Text Message. Can a simple device strapped to your hands revolutionise your swimming technique? On this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we bring back Jaimie Fuller, the innovative CEO and co-founder of EO Sports Tech, to explore just that. Jamie takes us on a deep dive into the world of EO swimming handsets, which capture biomechanica…

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Summer Practice No. 38 | Thunder Thighs | Swim Team Practice | Swim Workout 1:58

1M ago1:58

1:58

Thunder Thighs! That's right, we will be giving our legs the business in today's practice. Let's Kick It! #thunder #thighs #kickit #swimming #swimcoach https://youtu.be/5YF0TLP5B8Y Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegs…

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#781 – You Gotta Be You 1:22:32

1M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Yesterday, the two greatest riders in the world charged toward the finish line in Stage 11 of the Tour de France with completely different styles. Today, we look at both approaches and use it as an analogy for how you can go about your training and racing. There’s no one right answer for this sport, and we can all get better by taking little pieces…

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Summer Practice No. 37 3:25

1M ago3:25

3:25

Kick, Pull, Swim - Sprints!!! Working on kick tempo in our fly and back, and hand speed in our breaststroke. Intense sprinting for the mainset! #swimming #sprints #lacticacid https://youtu.be/HPbAnttPYT0 Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimmi…

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Summer Practice No. 36 | Race Phase Training : 500 Free | Sprint Butterfly | Swim Coach Cliff 3:19

1M ago3:19

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Race Phase Training : 500 Free. Spending time working on the various phases of the 500 Free. Bringing our 500's home like Gold Medalist Bobby Finke! #swimming #racephasetraining #500free https://youtu.be/gguqHdNNaDU Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #…

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#780 – Volume, Frequency, Recovery 55:15

1M ago55:15

55:15

Today we look how to get effective volume and why recovery should be an instrumental part of everything you do. We look at why it’s important to be aware of how and when you workout. We look at falling in love with the weather, good and bad. We talk about why summer can be the best time for base training. We look at making swim, bike and run EASIER…

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EP 81: EHCP Implementation & School Choices with Jenny Hooper 48:55

1M ago48:55

48:55

Episode 81 So, you have an EHCP - now what? Join us this week as we continue our enlightening two-part conversation with Jenny Hooper, CEO of the Evolving Mind Clinic. Jenny uses her 39+ years of experience working in SEND education (both from a teaching and local authority perspective) to provide a comprehensive break down of anything and everythi…

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Summer Practice No. 35 | Swim Coach Cliff | Swim Workout | Swimming Podcast 2:23

1M ago2:23

2:23

After a long weekend celebrating our Nation's birthday, it is time for some VO2Max work, and some sprint kicking! #vo2max #swimming #sprintkick https://youtu.be/Sd9gzxSCBhk Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedtheb…

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Your Questions Answered: Bike Gearing, Swim Session Execution, Season Planning, & More 1:04:32

1M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

TriDot coaches Jeff Raines and Joanna Nami are in the hot seat on this round-robin, rapid-fire episode! Host Vanessa Ronksley asks YOUR listener-submitted questions about a variety of topics. Learn how to maximize your bike set up for your next race (as well as the right time to make these changes), and grab some tips for setting up a quick and eff…

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with dual World Masters Champion and Instagram influencer Ildi Szekely 50:39

1M ago50:39

50:39

Send us a Text Message. What drives an athlete to switch from the rigorous discipline of Hungarian swimming to the diverse challenges of American competitions? Boston-based swimmer Ildi Szekely shares her captivating journey marked by resilience and adaptability with us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast From her early days in Budapest to becoming a dual …

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Summer Practice No. 34 3:05

1M ago3:05

3:05

Today we have some Broken 400 IM and Under H2O's. We are working on some serious intensity throughout practice! #swimming #swimcoach #lacticacid https://youtu.be/fxD0ccelvhk Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthe…

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779 – Finding Joy In The Work 55:42

1M ago55:42

55:42

Topics: Do you know in your heart it’s the right thing? Challenging our listeners Being proud of yourself Keep showing up Make one clear goal The joy of the work The perils of comparison Podium from the chin down Back of the pack from the chin up Not many “ups” Can you reflect on the good things? Only commenting on the bad days Easy needs to be eas…

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Summer Practice No. 33 1:27

1M ago1:27

1:27

Working some lactic kicking with our Bronze and Silver groups today! Kickin' it New School! #swimming #kicking #lacticacid #thelegsfeedthebear https://youtu.be/b1yWM3vF0DM Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebe…

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EP 80: School Support for SEND Children with Jenny Hooper 59:19

1M ago59:19

59:19

Episode 80 Are you feeling lost, confused or unsure about getting getting support or an EHCP for your child? Join us this week on the Send Parenting Podcast as we welcome Jenny Hooper, CEO of the Evolving Mind Clinic, to share her 39 years of expertise in teaching and special education needs. Together, we cover the initial steps of identifying when…

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Summer Practice No. 32 2:40

1M ago2:40

2:40

Pump Up the Jam!!! with some intense #vo2max 300 Free's! https://youtu.be/4xJ3e1EOy3U Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimmingBy Coach Cliff Murray

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Craig Alexander's 5 Top Tips for Running Faster Off the Bike 1:06:27

1M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Ready to dominate your triathlon run? Elevate your race performance with the guidance of TriDot's latest coach, 5x World Champion Craig "Crowie" Alexander, renowned for his ability to run well off the bike. Craig joins professional triathlete and TriDot Coach Elizabeth James to discuss tips for running strong after your bike leg. In this episode, C…

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