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Nov. 1, 2025

How Jeff Commings Trains Like a World-Class Masters Swimmer While Wor…

How Jeff Commings Trains Like a World-Class Masters Swimmer While Working Full Time Takeaways to Help You Live Well and Swim Well If you are a Masters swimmer, triathlete or busy adult trying to fit training into a full life, this episode with Jef…

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Oct. 25, 2025

Breaking Barriers, Defying Age: What Janet Carbin Taught Me About Mas…

If you watched Survivor Season 39, you remember her. Second-to-last person voted out. A brutal idol nullifier ended her run, but not her momentum. Janet Carbin didn’t just survive the island—she rewrote what “older” can do on…

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Oct. 18, 2025

From 300-Pound Chef to 9:15 Ironman: Will Liebig’s Playbook for Real …

From 300-Pound Chef to 9:15 Ironman: Will Liebig’s Playbook for Real Change Some stories land like a spark. Will Liebig’s lit a bonfire. On today’s show we sat down with Will, a professionally trained chef who once weighed 300 po…

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Oct. 10, 2025

When the River Turns and Angels Row In: What Rachael’s Story Teaches …

Masters swimming did not just welcome Rachael back to the water. It rebuilt her. It gave her a lane to heal, a tribe to cheer her on, and a rhythm that turned pain into progress. Years after an alligator took most of her right arm, Rachael stood on …

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Oct. 7, 2025

The Day I Stopped Apologizing for What I Love: Thank You, Champion Ku…

We just re-released one of the most powerful and popular conversations we’ve ever had on Champion’s Mojo. Our guest on Episode 287 is world-class Masters swimmer, ER doctor, and all-around extraordinary human being—Kurt Dickson. I …

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Oct. 6, 2025

The Mindset Masterclass That Changed Everything: Lessons from Dr. Col…

After nearly 300 interviews with Olympians, world champions, and top experts, I can say without hesitation that my conversation with Dr. Colleen Hacker was one of the most illuminating and transformative interviews I’ve ever done on mindset. T…

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Oct. 5, 2025

Five Lessons From My Late Father

It’s a photo I love: me dancing with my father. Whenever I see it, I hear Luther Vandross in my head—“one final dance with him, a song that never ends.” The lyrics hold so much of what grief feels like: love distilled into a …

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Jan. 23, 2025

50 Years of Wolfpack Women’s Swimming: A Celebration of Legacy, Conne…

Attending NC State’s celebration of 50 years of women’s swimming was a truly unforgettable experience. As a proud alum and former team captain of the Wolfpack women’s swim team, this milestone brought back a flood of cherished memo…

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Jan. 21, 2025

Why Olympic Athletes Deserve a Sports Agent Who’s Been in Their Shoes…

When it comes to representing world-class athletes, understanding their unique challenges, aspirations, and pressures is crucial. Enter Cejih (CG) Yung, a prominent sports agent whose unmatched expertise comes from not only advocating for Olympic st…

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Jan. 12, 2025

How to Win a High Point Award at Your Next Masters Swim Meet

How to Win a High Point Award at Your Next Swim Meet like Chris Stickle, Alison Hayden and Mark Palace (pictured wearing their awards hats) did at the 2024 South Carolina Masters SCM State Championships is today's topic. If you've ever been inspired…

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Jan. 3, 2025

Adoption, Gratitude, and Impact: How Jonathan Kaplan Builds Swimmers …

As a Masters swimmer who often trains with the SwimRVA Hammerheads, I’ve been lucky to witness Jonathan Kaplan’s incredible leadership and generosity firsthand. Whether it’s sharing training tools, cheering me on during a national …

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Dec. 28, 2024

Swimming, Eczema, and the Hidden Dangers of Topical Steroids

Swimming, Eczema, and the Hidden Dangers of Topical Steroids For swimmers, the joy of the water often comes with an unfortunate side effect: dry, itchy skin caused by chlorine. As a lifelong swimmer, I’ve experienced this firsthand, developin…

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Oct. 14, 2024

An Inspiring Father-Son Duo: The Remarkable Journey of Ian and Richar…

Masters Swimming can bring families closer in ways that are unique and inspiring. In the world of sports, few stories are as heartwarming and motivating as that of Ian and Richard Neville, a father-son team whose passion for swimming has not only fu…

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Aug. 30, 2024

Five Tips for Healthy Competition with Loved Ones

Do you compete against your spouse, best friend, roommate, sibling? Ever wondered how to keep the competitive spirit alive without straining your closest relationships? Tune in to this week’s episode of Champions Mojo, where I, Kelly Palace, s…

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