Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#65: What makes a great swimmer with Sean Balmer
Cockermouth Swimming Club Head Coach, Sean Balmer, joins the podcast this week as we discuss what makes a great swimmer, from a technical, mental and…
2 years, 9 months ago
#64: Saying goodbye to aches and pains with Sammy Wilson
Former GB artistic swimmer Sammy Wilson works as a movement and mobility coach and understands the daily aches and pains we experience as we age. Lif…
2 years, 9 months ago
#63: Swimming for your mental health with Jo Beardsworth, James Barwick, Beth Hogg and James Simpson
In today's episode, we discuss the power of swimming for the mind, but how it can also tip the other way and add stress to our lives. Jo Beardsworth,…
2 years, 10 months ago
#62: Empowering masters swimmers through masterclasses
On Saturday 23 September, Derby Excel Masters Swimming Club is hosting its first ever Masters Development Day at Alfreton Leisure Centre in Derbyshir…
2 years, 10 months ago
#61: Training styles and when to use equipment with John Wood
This week swimmer and triathlon coach, John Wood, joins in the conversation around different methods of training and hi preferences. We also discuss …
2 years, 10 months ago
#60: What it takes to manifest an athletes mindset with Ross Murdoch
A year on from his second retirement from swimming, two-time Olympian Ross Murdoch has launched his own coaching programme, aimed at helping others t…
2 years, 10 months ago
#59: Talking events calendar, taking a break and training styles with Beth Hogg
There seems to be more masters competitions available to us than ever, but how many races and events per year is the right amount? Should we take a b…
2 years, 11 months ago
#58: From struggling to shining in retirement with Hannah Miley
After a stellar career that saw Hannah Miley compete at three Olympic Games, and claim titles on the World, European and Commonwealth stage, retireme…
2 years, 11 months ago
#57: Overcoming struggles to thrive on the world stage with Amber Keegan
After making her first Great Britain Junior team 10 years ago, Amber Keegan has seen it all. Mental ill health, injuries and a serious car crash are …
2 years, 11 months ago
#56: The pre-World Masters Championships chat
Ahead of the World Masters Championships kicking off, we speak to Rebecca Lennon, Kiyoko Naish and Kath Tunnicliffe who are all heading out to Fukuok…
2 years, 11 months ago