Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#161: Together in the Fast Lane
Host Helen Gorman chats to Fleur and Spencer Turner, a well-known and very high achieving couple in the British Masters swimming community. They discuss their experiences at the US Masters Championsh…
Published on 4 hours ago
#160: 17 World Records Smashed - National Masters Review
After coaching Trafford to the Top Club award for the fourth year in a row, Bob Bolton joins Helen Gorman to review the National Masters Championships in Sheffield. Discussion covers record breaking …
Published on 1 week ago
#159: From Windermere Record Breaking to River Breakthroughs
George Taplin joins the Masters Swimming Podcast to discuss his record-breaking end-to-end swim in Lake Windermere. George has a unique perspective on ecology and cleaning up our waterways given his …
Published on 2 weeks ago
#158: From Lanes to Legends: The National Masters Preview
Sonny Trigg, the one and only SwimSuitGuy, joins Helen Gorman to preview the 2025 National Masters Short Course Championships in Sheffield.
From record contenders to legendary names and inspiring comp…
Published on 3 weeks ago
#157: Channelling History by Sprinting to Success
In this episode of the Masters Swimming Podcast, mother and daughter duo, Heidi and Vivien Bell-West, share their experiences along with their family legacy connected to Captain Matthew Webb, the fir…
Published on 4 weeks ago
#156: The Science of Hydration, Electrolytes, Caffeine and Cramp
In this episode of the Master Swimming Podcast, host Helen Gorman speaks with Chris Harris, a sports scientist from Precision Fuel and Hydration, about the importance of hydration for swimmers.
They …
Published on 1 month ago
#155: Overcoming Shoulder Surgery
What happens when your shoulder suddenly goes ping, and the only way back to the pool is through surgery? For many swimmers, years of relentless arm rotations can take their toll, leading to chronic …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
#154: The Power of Perspective in Swimming
In this episode of The Masters Swimming Podcast, Helen Gorman speaks to Jeff Commings, a Masters World Champion and former USA National Team swimmer. They cover everything from being thrown into the …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
#153: Mastering Swimming Performance and Defying Age
In this episode of the Master Swimming Podcast, Helen Gorman interviews Professor Greg Whyte, a world-renowned sports physiologist and master swimmer. They discuss the progression in swimming and hum…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
#152: Long Distance Life with Andrew Horsfall-Turner
In this episode of the Masters Swimming Podcast, host Helen Gorman speaks to professional triathlete, Andy Horsfall-Turner about his journey from being a distance swimmer to a professional triathlete…
Published on 2 months ago