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Swim Fast Without Pain in a Race Like Masters All-American Deborah Dawson, EP 234
Nov. 6, 2023

Swim Fast Without Pain in a Race Like Masters All-American Deborah Da…

55-year-old Masters All-American, Deborah Dawson discusses her unique training schedule, Deborah spills the secrets of her impressive speed and endurance in swimming. Her mantra of feeling good, sleeping well, and eating heal...

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CEO of US Masters Swimming, a Champion in and Out of the Water: Dawson Hughes, EP 233
Oct. 30, 2023

CEO of US Masters Swimming, a Champion in and Out of the Water: Dawso…

Dawson Hughes, the CEO of US Masters Swimming (USMS), started swimming when he was just eight, and now he stands at the helm of an organization that's making waves in the world of adult swimming. Listen as he shares his jour...

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Future's So Bright: Swim Melbourne Masters Magical Growth: Coaches Trinity & BJ Graham, EP 232
Oct. 23, 2023

Future's So Bright: Swim Melbourne Masters Magical Growth: Coaches Tr…

Meet Trinity and BJ Graham, co-founders of the Swim Melbourne Masters team. This inspiring duo built a now dominant team from a group of 19 swimmers into a thriving team of over 150. Assistant Masters Coach Mike Mirda was als...

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A Passion Returns After 48 Years Off: On Deck with James Lussier, EP 231
Oct. 16, 2023

A Passion Returns After 48 Years Off: On Deck with James Lussier, EP …

Have you ever wondered what can ignite a flame to rekindle a long-lost passion? Discover the answer as we engage in an energizing conversation with the inspiring James Lucere, a 67-year-old who recently dove back into his fir...

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Masters All-American & Attorney on Swimming, Law, and Life: Denise Letendre, EP 230
Oct. 9, 2023

Masters All-American & Attorney on Swimming, Law, and Life: Denise Le…

Prepare to be inspired by our compelling chat with the unstoppable Denise Letendre, an accomplished US Masters All-American, who not only holds multiple records with her LMSC, but has also made waves in the world of law. As a...

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Bubble, Bubble, Breathe - SwimSmooth Founder & Champion Paul Newsome, EP 229
Oct. 2, 2023

Bubble, Bubble, Breathe - SwimSmooth Founder & Champion Paul Newsome,…

Imagine finding a treasure chest brimming with secrets to refine your swimming technique and endurance. Well, we’ve got something better than that - a chat with the Technique Genius, Paul Newsome, the founder of SwimSmooth an...

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Injuries Don't Stop Masters Legend Penny Noyes, EP 228
Sept. 25, 2023

Injuries Don't Stop Masters Legend Penny Noyes, EP 228

We're poolside with the extraordinary Penny Noyes, a woman who epitomizes the phrase 'age is just a number'. The 69-year-old swimming legend, with nine world records and 14 national records to her name, shares insights into her phenomenal career and her secret to maintaining athletic excellence des…

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College Swimmer Straight to Masters: James Pokornowski, EP 227
Sept. 18, 2023

College Swimmer Straight to Masters: James Pokornowski, EP 227

Are you too young to become master swimmer? Join us as we chat with the inspiring James Popronowski, a competitive swimmer who jumped straight from college swimming to masters swimming. James, with his masters gold medal in t...

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Renowned Sports Psychologist Dr. Colleen Hacker on Peak Performance, EP 226
Sept. 11, 2023

Renowned Sports Psychologist Dr. Colleen Hacker on Peak Performance, …

We're elated to introduce one of Team USA's Sports Psychologist, Dr Colleen Hacker, a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC), author, and professor. Dr. Hacker uncovers the keys to achieve excellence in sports and life. This enlightening conversation is rooted in her latest book, Achieving …

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A Second Chance at Life: Tom & Deb Stokes Riveting Story of Love, Fitness and Organ Donation, EP 225
Sept. 4, 2023

A Second Chance at Life: Tom & Deb Stokes Riveting Story of Love, Fit…

Picture this: a couple who left their jobs to pursue a life of fitness and travel, are running marathons in every state, and faced life-threatening health challenges. Welcome to the extraordinary life of Tom and Deb Stokes. J...

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Love, Life and Laps: Dale and Dave LeClair, EP 224
Aug. 28, 2023

Love, Life and Laps: Dale and Dave LeClair, EP 224

Ready for some Couples Mojo? Meet the dynamic duo of Dale and Dave LeClair, a married couple who have managed to blend their love for swimming and fitness into their relationship. This wasn't just a casual dip in the pool; we...

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3 Minutes Ahead: How Powerhouse Shirley Loftus Charley Does It, EP 223
Aug. 21, 2023

3 Minutes Ahead: How Powerhouse Shirley Loftus Charley Does It, EP 223

Get ready to take notes as we sit down with Shirley Loftus, a 71-year-old swimming powerhouse who is smashing records and redefining the limits of age. She's not just keeping up with, but outpacing, her competition by a stagg...

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Swim For Your Coach? Val Van Horn Pate's Success Unveiled, EP 222
Aug. 14, 2023

Swim For Your Coach? Val Van Horn Pate's Success Unveiled, EP 222

What would it feel like to swim the fastest time in the country in the 200 Fly at age 60-64? Discover the exhilarating journey with Val Van Horn Pate, an exceptional swimmer who just achieved this remarkable feat. She spills ...

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Find Love in the Pool: Austin Williamson, EP 221
Aug. 7, 2023

Find Love in the Pool: Austin Williamson, EP 221

Austin Williamson has found love as a fresh addition to the world of master swimming. Austin's story is anything but typical; at age 37, originally seeking to improve his swimming skills for competing in an Ironman event, he found himself diving headfirst into the world of competitive swimming. It …

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5 Tips for Race Day Mindset, EP 220
July 31, 2023

5 Tips for Race Day Mindset, EP 220

Do sweaty palms and a racing heart ruin your performance on race day? Fear not, this episode of Champion's Mojo is here to turn your nervousness into a superpower. Kelly Palace, host and mental performance coach, shares five ...

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Should You Take a Do-Over? Irish Holland Bounces Back, EP 219
July 28, 2023

Should You Take a Do-Over? Irish Holland Bounces Back, EP 219

"It's all mental" says Irish Holland, elite masters swimmer. And when your mental performance crashes, sometimes we need a do-over. In this episode we meet Irish a 43-year-old champion swimmer from the North Carolina Masters. This episode unravels Irish's tale of bouncing back from a disappointing …

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Swim For Sexual Health: Dr. Jason Szobota, Masters Swimmer and Urologist, EP 218
July 21, 2023

Swim For Sexual Health: Dr. Jason Szobota, Masters Swimmer and Urolog…

We catch up with Masters Swimmer and Urologist Dr. Jason Szobota ( who swims for the Virginia Masters Swim Team and Coach Mark Kutz ) to get some on deck inspiration regarding how swimming helps our sexual health. You'll also...

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Unlocking Better Performance: Heart Rate Monitoring & Resistance Bands, EP 217
July 17, 2023

Unlocking Better Performance: Heart Rate Monitoring & Resistance Band…

What if you are having trouble getting your heart rate high enough in practice to mimic a swim meet race and then feeling awful in the meet? This show covers the answer to a listeners email question that you might have as we...

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Discover the Power of Relays with World Record Holder Nancy Kryka, EP 216
July 10, 2023

Discover the Power of Relays with World Record Holder Nancy Kryka, EP…

What if swimming for your teammates could bring you more success than just doing it for yourself? Discover the power of teamwork in our conversation with Nancy Kryka, a multi-world record holding swimmer and member of the Sar...

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Timeless Tale of Triumph and Togetherness: World Champion Cav Cavanaugh, EP 215
July 3, 2023

Timeless Tale of Triumph and Togetherness: World Champion Cav Cavanau…

Masters swimming legend Cav Cavanaugh, an 87-year-old world champion, has been making big waves in the pool for an incredible 80 years! Cav shares with us the secret to his success, which goes beyond just competing – it's all...

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Weight Loss Transformational Journey of Sherri Bogue, EP 214
June 26, 2023

Weight Loss Transformational Journey of Sherri Bogue, EP 214

Today's guest lost 135 pounds after finally unlocking her own health mystery. Meet Sherry Bogue, a long time member of the St. Pete Masters and avid swimmer. In our conversation, Sherry opens up about her incredible journey, sharing the pivotal moment when she found a doctor who finally listened to…

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A Hack to Get Your Best Times:  All-Star Michael Dellanoce, EP 213
June 19, 2023

A Hack to Get Your Best Times: All-Star Michael Dellanoce, EP 213

Get ready to elevate your swimming performance as we have a powerful conversation with Michael Dellanoce, a multiple-time All-American and all-star swimmer for North Carolina Masters. Michael shares his invaluable insights on...

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Speedster at 78 and World Record Holder David Quiggin On What Makes Him Fast, EP 211
June 5, 2023

Speedster at 78 and World Record Holder David Quiggin On What Makes H…

Imagine if, at 78 years old, you could still swim faster than most accomplished masters swimmers much younger than you are! That's the reality for our guest, David Quiggin, a member of the Palm Beach Masters, who has defied ...

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Tougher Than Triplets at 41, or Breast Cancer: Karen Einsidler's Journey to World Champion, EP 210
May 30, 2023

Tougher Than Triplets at 41, or Breast Cancer: Karen Einsidler's Jour…

Can you imagine becoming a multiple national champion and world and national record holder in swimming while battling breast cancer and raising triplets, which were born to our guest as 41 year old full time attorney?! That's...

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