Best Swim Technique Podcasts (2024)

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Swimcast No 323 | Sprint Fly | Breaststroke Technique | Sprint Kick | Swim Practice 2:50

9d ago2:50

2:50

We have two sprint sets today. First we have some sprint kick, then toward the end of practice we have a sprint fly set. Today we also work on our breaststroke turn technique. #swimcoach #swimpractice #sprintkick #sprintswim #breaststroke https://youtu.be/CcVlPTU2ZqE Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlsca…

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

22d 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 335 | BOSS 500's | Core Connectivity 2:34

3h ago2:34

2:34

https://youtu.be/7Ge_Q-4ZfKM We have some recurring BOSS 500's (a specific broken swim). Lots of attention paid to our core and it's affect on our efficiency. #swimming #vo2max #kicking #coreconnectivity Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimmi…

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Swimcast No. 334 | Mid-Distance VO2 Max | Max Tempo Fly | Dive Start UDK's 4:37

1h ago4:37

4:37

https://youtu.be/ZIvtZS7Wq4g Welcome back from Labor Day Weekend! Today we are doing some work on our kick at and off the wall. Then we have some Butterfly hip tempo work, as well as a middle distance VO2 Max style free set. Our sprint oriented main set is dive start sprints from the block with a focus on our Underwater Dolphin Kicks (UDKs). #vo2ma…

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EP 89: Using AI to help neurodiverse children with Davey Jones from Open Genius 35:11

9h ago35:11

35:11

Episode 89 Unlock the tools to revolutionize neurodiverse education with our special guest, Davy Jones from OpenGenius. This episode unpacks how Ayoa, an AI-powered mind mapping, planning, and time management app, transforms the way neurodiverse individuals visualize projects, manage tasks, and collaborate. Listen as Davy reveals how Ayoa's feature…

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#795 – Ironman Wisconsin Preview 2024 56:49

1h ago56:49

56:49

Looks like it will be cooling down for the weekend and today Mike and Robbie walk through what that means if you're racing. If you handle the little things well, the weather may just turn out perfect for your needs. But, if you're cold and don't fuel, hydrate correctly, it could be an issue. We go through how to handle the morning swim, including w…

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Andrew and Vanessa's 10 Tips for Tackling your First Full IRONMAN 1:04:53

33m ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Are you ready to become an IRONMAN but not sure where to start? The full distance is intimidating and can seem exponentially more daunting than an IRONMAN 70.3. Andrew Harley and Vanessa Ronksley have learned A LOT hosting the podcast and this week they'll share the 10 tips they personally provide to friends who ask for their advice about stepping …

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Olympic Marathon Silver Medallist Moesha Johnson 38:11

5h ago38:11

38:11

Send us a text What does it take to win an Olympic silver medal in open water swimming? Olympic 10-kilometre silver medalist Moesha Johnson joins us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast to share her journey of her race in the Seine and the intense competition in Paris. Moesha opens up about her race strategy, how she tackled the challenging currents, and th…

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#794 - Listener Questions - 9_29_29 1:09:22

14h ago1:09:22

1:09:22

We start with the pros and cons of the new Ironman Chattanooga bike course. We look at whether or not these courses are really that crowded. We talk unorthodox training as a strategy for health and long term enjoyment of the sport. We also look at Ironman branding and our C26 community. We get into the challenges of late and early season races. We …

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Swimcast No. 333 | Underwater Dolphin Kick | Front End Speed | Back End Speed 3:32

2h ago3:32

3:32

Today's practice is putting some focus on our Front End Speed, specifically our underwater dolphin kicks. We will put some additional focus on bringing home some fast swims as well. #vo2max #swimpractice #udk #kicking https://youtu.be/lUdFwPzMCPU Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevide…

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Swimcast #332 | VO2 Max Free | BOSS 500 4:09

2h ago4:09

4:09

Today we have a lot of VO2Max work. Most of our work will be Free today, including the BOSS 500. We do have some 25's stroke sprint and some butterfly sprint technique today as well. #vo2max #boss #butterfly #butterflytechnique https://youtu.be/aaGBERV6dlI Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpr…

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Swimcast No 331 | Silver Sprint Evolution | Gold Group : the Season After HS Season 9:27

2h ago9:27

9:27

Two items on today's swimcast. First up is our silver practice. We have some fun sprint revolution work today! Propellers and short bungees will be used, and we have a "Legs feed the Bear" kind of kick set. The second part of the video is for our Gold swimmers. What will our season after HS season look like? This video will give you some answers. #…

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#793 – Listener Q&A 1:02:09

3d ago1:02:09

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The heat is back but the stress never left and it’s a good reminder. We talk open water swim and your pace and if it’s right and if training in the pool is better than OW. Are you wiped out or just fueling poorly. What happens when you face the Training Peaks Hell Week Council? Are metrics making us lazy? Maybe you just need to open up your legs. T…

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EP 88: Self-Care Strategies For Parents with Dr Olivia Kessel 16:13

8h ago16:13

16:13

Episode 88 Meet the secret weapon that will transform your parenting journey, especially if you're raising neurodiverse children. Join Dr. Olivia Kessel as she shares invaluable insights on the absolute necessity of self-care, particularly during the high-stress holiday season. Drawing from personal anecdotes, Dr. Kessel explains how neglecting you…

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Swimcast No. 330 | Moving Monday | Kachow | Badadalala 4:28

1h ago4:28

4:28

Today is a #movingmonday where we are targeting the aerobic maintenance portion of our training. #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimming #swimcast https://youtu.be/OoUnD2ysmZo Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedtheb…

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Ride On. Indoor Training Made Fun with Zwift 1:02:10

7d ago1:02:10

1:02:10

A new week, a new integration! Zwift and TriDot have joined forces for a top notch indoor training experience. On this episode, Zwift's Global Product Marketing Specialist, Joseph "Joe" Battisti, and 5x World Champion, Craig "Crowie" Alexander, join host Andrew Harley to reveal how this integration strengthens and motivates your cycling. After logg…

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Swimcast No. 329 | Saturday Practice | Drag/Resistance Training | Post HS Meet Debrief 3:12

6h ago3:12

3:12

This is our first Saturday morning practice of the season! Our silver group will work almost exclusively on drag and resistance training with swim propellers and bungees. Our Gold group practice will focus debriefing and recovering from the HS meets the evening before. We may include some of the same drag and resistance training as the Silver group…

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with German Masters Swimmer and European Championship medallist Martin Klein 33:42

7d ago33:42

33:42

Send us a text On today's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we meet Martin Klein from Frankfurt, a dedicated masters swimmer who competes with fervour and finds his motivation from within. Inspired by Eric Fromm's "To Have or To Be," Martin shares his philosophy on personal growth and intrinsic motivation, emphasising the joy of swimming beyond the medals. …

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Swimcast No. 328 | Leftovers | The 7's | UDK's 2:26

1h ago2:26

2:26

We have some leftover sets, from earlier this week, that we did not get to. We will do the 7's in more of a lactic form, and then we will work on our underwater dolphin kicks (UDK's). Starts and relays toward the end. #lacticacid #swimming #udk #leftovers https://youtu.be/oS1AhAvVnA4 Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming …

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#792 – Don't Major In The Minors 54:12

8d ago54:12

54:12

Focus on the details is very important when it comes to your race, but what are the right details? Today, we get into the “no man’s land” of training. Pre-race planning, effective taper, and post race discoveries. Data can be important, but obsessing over collecting information has nothing to do with racing well. How are you using your data, and be…

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Swimcast No. 327 | Backstroke Turns | Sprint Kick | VO2Max Freestyle 3:38

1h ago3:38

3:38

We are continuing our work on our backstroke turns. We are going to follow up yesterday's aerobic kick set with a sprint kick set today. Our final set will be a VO2Max set of 100's freestyle. #vo2max #swimming #sprintkick #backstroke https://youtu.be/BYc1tTO7A5Y Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nl…

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Swimcast No. 326 | Backstroke Turns | Aerobic Kicking | Breaststroke Bodyline 2:40

2h ago2:40

2:40

Today we are going to finish the work on backstroke turns that we began yesterday. We have an aerobic kick set and some breaststroke bodyline work. #swimcoach #swimtechnique #swimmingturns https://youtu.be/15aO5u75rJ4 Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics…

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#791 – Louisville 70.3 Recap 54:50

10d ago54:50

54:50

The inaugural IM Louisville 70.3 kicked off with a bang and we have an on location report. We’ll talk about all the expectations and the realities and how they turned this into an even better experience than we predicted. The slow swim, the “fast” bike, and the challenging run. Everything’s on the table including the business acumen of the infamous…

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Swimcast No. 325 | Dolphin Kick SLOB | BPA Free | Backstroke Turns 2:55

2h ago2:55

2:55

We are going to start off with some dolphin kick, but then we transition into long axis work. #vo2max #kicking #backstroke https://youtu.be/DMrcWiscnkQ Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming…

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EP 87: Summer Sleep Struggles & Solutions with Dr. Olivia Kessel 25:30

18h ago25:30

25:30

Ever wondered why your neurodiverse child struggles with sleep, especially during the holidays? Join Dr. Olivia Kessel on this week's SEND Parenting Podcast as she unpacks the complexities behind sleep issues in children with ADHD and autism. Learn how regular exercise benefits focus into your child's daily routine and mental health by boosting neu…

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Elevate Your Swim Experience with FORM Goggles 57:30

14d ago57:30

57:30

What if we told you new goggles could help you nail your next TriDot swim workout? TriDot and FORM Smart Goggles have joined forces to enable athletes to follow their workout in the water better than ever before! FORM's Director of Business Development, Scott Dickens (a former Olympic swimmer), joins Coach Dan Caskie and Andrew to discuss the recen…

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#790 – Louisville 70.3 Vibes (on site) 47:45

14d ago47:45

47:45

C26 is in Louisville in big numbers and today Coach Robbie joins from the Omni Hotel lobby to talk about the vibe for Louisville 70.3. We talk about the swim potential, bike strategies, and the run challenges. We also talk about how to lead up to your races without getting drained so you can leave it on the course. We’re also joined by C26 Coach, C…

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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Lisandra de Carvalho - Conquering the 200 Butterfly, Open Water tactics and Other Swim Tales 46:26

14d ago46:26

46:26

Send us a text Today's guest on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast is Lisandra de Carvalho, a Brazilian-born swimmer now making waves in Melbourne, Australia. As we navigate through her impressive swimming journey, you'll hear how she transitioned from a top National Age Group swimmer in Brazil to training with elite coaches in the US, ultimately earning an …

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Swimcast No. 324 | VO2 Max Kick | Aerobic Maintenance | Breaststroke Turns 3:25

2h ago3:25

3:25

We have a recurring VO2 Max Kick set. We will work on Breast turns, heart rate discovery, and some aerobic maintenance. #swimcoach #vo2max #aerobicmaintenance https://youtu.be/Q-QINb7trEw Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #…

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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

17d 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

13d 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

11d ago1:06:34

1:06:34

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

23d 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

28d 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

28d 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

1M 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

22d 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

1M 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

1M ago1:06:06

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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

1M ago53:25

53:25

Send us a text 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 swimming tec…

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

1M 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

1M ago34:17

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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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