Champions Mojo for Masters Swimmers
Welcome Masters swimmers, triathletes, and anyone striving to live well and swim well! Hear powerful interviews with world-class champions, leading experts, and everyday heroes—sharing tips, tools, and stories to boost your motivation, training, and life performance. Hosted by Kelly Palace, Masters Swimming Champion, author, and former NCAA Division I head coach. A podcast that champions you!
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Welcome Masters swimmers, triathletes, and anyone striving to live well and swim well! Hear powerful interviews with world-class champions, leading experts, and everyday heroes—sharing tips, tools, and stories to boost your motivation, training, and life performance. Hosted by Kelly Palace, Masters Swimming Champion, coach, author, and former NCAA Division I head coach. A podcast that champions you!
Recent Episodes
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Aug. 31, 2026
When Panic Attacks During A Swim Meet with Geffen Chang, EP 323
If you've ever battled crippling race anxiety, felt air-starved mid-race, or wondered how to fall back in love with swimming, this on-deck conversation with 25-year-old coach and former collegiate swimmer Geffen Chang is a must-listen. Geffen opens up about overcoming panic attacks in the 400 IM, his go-to stretch for breaststroke groin pain, and the mental shift that helped him step onto the blocks purely for himself. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: Race-Day Panic Attacks & Air Hun...
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Aug. 21, 2026
Shattering the Age Barrier: How a 5'3" (160cm) "Underdog" is Obliterating World Records at 65 with Jeanette Brits, EP 322
Are you worried that your best performances are behind you? Do you ever step up to the blocks—or walk into a room—and feel entirely underestimated because of your age or size? Or worry that your time out of the water will prevent you from success? This week on Champion's Mojo, we are sitting down with a true generational talent who is completely rewriting the rules of super agers and performance in athletics. Jeannette Brits, a 65-year-old Australian powerhouse, recently did the unthinkable: she
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Aug. 13, 2026
Are Your Swim Workouts Making You Slower? with Masters Hall of Famer David Guthrie, EP 321
With over 50 World Records and a Masters Hall of Fame induction, you might think the average swimmer doesn't have much in common with the legendary David Guthrie—but you’d be surprised. At age 66, he considers himself as fragile as a "teacup." He’s battled debilitating injuries, navigated career curveballs, and learned from his fair share of training mistakes. So how do you continue breaking world records across three straight decades when your body keeps trying to break down? In this pool-deck
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Aug. 5, 2026
How to Fix Your Freestyle Catch and Stop Shoulder Pain with Elite Coach Kim Brackin, EP 320
It's all about the catch! If you get this right you'll feel powerful and protect your shoulders. You'll hear it in detail from NCAA Championship and Olympic-level swim coach Kim Brackin, Founder of Brackin Elite Swim Training (BEST) who breaks down how everyday Masters swimmers can build a powerful, "connected" stroke that protects their joints and drives maximum propulsion. Kim also shares the cues and drills she leans on as a masters swimmer herself, including stroke balance work, skulling ...
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July 28, 2026
Sprint Faster With This Trick From All-American Masters Swimmer Ryan Kloppe, EP 319
Host Kelly Palace and Guest Co-Host Mark Palace sit down with world-ranked, All-American Masters swimmer (and CPA!) 46-Year Old Ryan Kloppe for an action-packed dive into performance hacks, smart gear, and real-life swimming wisdom. Whether you’re looking to scientifically optimize your pre-race warm-up, level up your gear bag, or just hear one of the most unique underwater marriage proposals ever, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and genuine inspiration you won’t want to mis
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July 16, 2026
Olympic Gold to Masters Joy: Ryan Held's Love of Swimming Shines, EP 318
Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Held sits down with host Kelly Palace in an on-deck interview at the Pegasus Masters meet in Dallas, Texas. Since retiring from professional swimming, Ryan has relocated to Prosper, Texas, stepped into the joys of fatherhood, and transitioned his relationship with the pool through Masters Swimming. What happens when you strip away the pressure of professional contracts, intense college training regimens, and the constant stress of making international teams?
Recent Blog Posts
Sept. 3, 2026
Overcoming Swim Meet Panic Attacks and Air Hunger in Competitive Racing
Race-day panic attacks and sudden air hunger can derail even the most experienced collegiate and Masters swimmers, transforming a physical competition into an overwhelming psychological battle. Understanding how to manage mid-race anxiety, recognize…
Aug. 24, 2026
It's never too late: How 65-Year-Old Jeanette Brits Is Redefining the Limits of Performance
Just turning 65 years old myself, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a "super ager" in the water. We all face that creeping doubt as the years go by—wondering if our fastest days are behind us, or if it's too late to get back into…
Aug. 14, 2026
Escape the Junk Yardage Trap: Why Less Volume Equals More Speed
Welcome back, Mojo Makers! If you are anything like most swimmers, you probably measure a good workout by the sheer volume of sweat—or rather, chlorine—you leave behind on the pool deck. We are culturally conditioned to believe that more is always b…
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