Champions Mojo for Masters Swimmers

We sit down with our very own Maria Parker, co-host of the Champions Mojo podcast and author of the incredible book, Do Tough. Prepare to be inspired by Maria's book launch and the powerful story of winning the Race Across America (RAAM) while grappling with the devastating loss of her sister, Jenny, to brain cancer. Together, we explore the concept of Maria's book, what readers will learn and much more. As always you'll have insights, inspiration and takeaways!

What sets Do Tough apart is the way Maria intertwines the themes of hope, resilience, and perseverance with the story of Jenny's illness and the epic race. The result is a book that is both encouraging and resonant, offering readers a message of hope and a roadmap for dealing with the challenges that life can throw our way. You'll find:

• Details of the founding of Cruzbike, the world's top recumbent road bicycle company.
• Road-tested insights on habit-formation, team-building, leadership, and visualization
• Full-color photos throughout, featuring Parker's family and friends as well as key moments from RAAM

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CAL TRI (California Triathlon)

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TRISWIM, post-swim hair and skin routine

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

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 age and expectations in the world of swimming. Join us as this inspiring athlete shares of the secrets behind his impressive performances.

David talks about the significance of having an exceptional coach, his coach Linda Irish Bostic and how this has contributed to his success. We discuss the beauty of a clean dive, the passion that drives David's love for swimming, and his natural talent for the sport. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to achieve greatness, whether in swimming or any other area of life.  Learn from this champion's wisdom and experience, and be inspired by his incredible accomplishments!

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

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 exactly what our guest, Karen Einsidler, has accomplished in her incredible journey.  This 67 year old champion joins us as we dive into her inspiring story of resilience, love for the sport and indomitable spirit. These have helped her overcome numerous obstacles. Karen is a member of the Sarasota Sharks Masters and multiple time world and national record holder.  

In our conversation with Karen, we discuss the importance of having a joyful attitude towards swimming, admiring other swimmers, and the power of mindset. Her unwavering dedication is a testament to the fact that anything is possible with the right approach. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by Karen's extraordinary journey and learn valuable lessons from a true champion.

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

You'll gain inspiration from Champion Tara Mack's positive and adventurous mindset, as she tackles a new swimming challenge, her first-ever 200 Fly, with a lighthearted and determined approach, reminding us that sports should be enjoyed and approached with a "why not?" attitude. You are sure to get a kick out of the fact that Kelly caught Tara behind the blocks just moments before this big swim.

T-Mack (Tara's nickname) emphasizes the importance of sticking to her race plan, focusing on technique in the first hundred, staying strong in the last two 50s, and giving it her all in the final stretch. Her mindset of embracing the challenge and not being overwhelmed by the potential pain of the race is refreshing.

She encourages others attempting their first 200 butterfly to simply go for it, highlighting that it's just master swimming and meant to be enjoyed. The interview showcases her determined yet lighthearted approach to competition, leaving listeners with a valuable lesson in maintaining a positive attitude and having fun as opposed to being too worried about performance.

Tune in for this short but refreshing and motivating interview. And let us know if you are attempting your first-ever 200 fly.  Wait! Is it 200 Fly week on Champion's Mojo?

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Today's guest, Brodie Hynes, is flowmazing! He's an MIT  graduate who studies hydrodynamics, is a coach and a national champion swimmer himself.   Brodie shares insights and tips on swimming the 200 butterfly event, emphasizing the importance of not being afraid it and maintaining a smooth and flowy technique. You will also learn what throttling means, as Kelly  and Maria did. 

He also discusses training strategies and some valuable sets to help anyone prepare to swim this grueling event.  The conversation highlights Brodie's sense of humor and his perspective on diving into the water as a rewarding experience. 

Listeners will gain valuable swimming advice and enjoy Brodie's witty and engaging personality.  Witty Wordplay: 

1. Flowmazing: Reflect the seamless and amazing flow of movement in the water during swimming.
2. Hilarifamilish: Highlight the humorous and family-like atmosphere that brings joy and laughter to swimming practices and meets.
3. Throttlesplash: Emphasize the powerful and energetic splashing that occurs when swimmers throttle through the water with different speeds.
4. Team Chit-Champion: Capture the camaraderie and playful banter that takes place among teammates, elevating the team spirit to champion levels, while sometimes creating stuff that sounds good if people don't volunteer it .

Sets that may help you build yourself up for a 200 fly:
10 x 50 fly with 30 seconds rest between each
10 x 100 alternate fly and free with 30 seconds rest between
10 x 100, 75 free 25 fly with only 15 seconds rest and hold the same pace. 

And remember, if you sign up for it, then you should believe you can do it! 

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Can this former overweight chef convince you to do an Ironman? We delve into the captivating story of 38-year-old Will Liebig, a former chef who went from weighing 300 pounds to becoming a high-performing Ironman triathlete. Now he weighs a lean 174 pounds! Will's journey of transformation and inspiration is nothing short of remarkable as he shares his insights, tips, and lessons learned from his incredible journey. Whether you're a seasoned athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone seeking motivation to overcome personal challenges, this episode is a treat. And it might inspire you to do great things with your cooking!

Will's best Ironman time (so far) is 9 hours and 15 minutes. According to TriGearLab, the average Ironman time for men is 12 hours and 38 minutes, and the average Ironman finish time for women is 13 hours and 35 minutes. Since improving his swimming leg of the triathlon as a member of Swim Melbourne Masters, Will has become even better as a well-rounded triathlete.

Discover how commitment, consistency, and a supportive community helped Will achieve his goals and how he navigated the rough patches along the way. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation that will ignite your own champion's mojo.

You'll hear:

• What motivated Will to drop over 100 pounds
• Best advice for getting in shape
• Ironman Chef's approach to healthy but delicious eating
• How having patience pays off in the Ironman game
• How grandparents and an uncle played a role in his life
• The power of love (not just the love of Lane 4)
• Overcoming grief and alcohol
• About body dysmorphia
• Recipe for homemade mayonnaise
• "Plating" explained
• Eternal song choice "People Are Crazy" by Billy Currington

Photo Courtesy of Will Liebig after completing the 2023 Boston Marathon

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Discover the remarkable story of Diann Uustal, a 76-year-old multiple world record holder in masters swimming, as she shares her inspiring journey as she heads into major back and neck surgery this very week. Diann is a member of the Sarasota Sharks Masters Team and from breaking records in challenging events to swimming through constant pain, Diann's unwavering mindset and faith will leave you in awe. 

Hear her discuss her training schedule, overcoming obstacles, and setting new goals, including her determined comeback at age 80 after recovery from surgery. This brief but powerful interview will ignite your own resilience and leave you inspired to chase your dreams. Tune in to this must-listen episode and witness this champion's spirit firsthand. 

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Can the 200 Breast be made easier? National Champion Breaststroker Michael Aubrey of Palm Beach Masters thinks so! In this episode, he shares some of the best advice we've ever heard for swimming the 200 breast and more. Listeners will learn about Michael's daily practice routine, a combination of dry land and wet training, having the right coach, and seeking guidance from experienced individuals to achieve success in any activity. 

You will also discover the importance of little tips and techniques, consistency, and staying focused in sports and other aspects of life. For those who didn't grow up doing breaststroke, Michael reassures them that it's not impossible to learn with practice, perseverance, and a growth mindset. He also provides valuable insights on how to swim a 200 breaststroke, including the cadence, pacing, and energy conservation for the last 50 meters. Listeners can even learn Michael's specific cadence for the 200 breaststroke, which can serve as a helpful reference to improve their swimming technique and even help Kelly set a record.

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Ready for some quick Champion's Mojo? 37-year old Sarah Swoch, a Masters swimmer for St. Pete Masters (since the age of 18) joins the show right before her 100 butterfly at YMCA Masters Nationals. Sarah shares her love for the Masters swimming community and her training routine, which includes swimming five to six times a week and rock climbing twice a week. She also talks about her career as an eighth-grade science teacher, the importance of promoting science education and how we can use science to swim faster. Finally, Sarah answers the question we always want to know, what goes through your mind when you dive in the water?.....It's short and sweet, give it a listen!

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Ready for some Mojo from Adam Ritter, a member of the Palm Beach Masters and a 37-year-old world record holder? We caught up with Adam on deck at the YMCA Masters Nationals, where he dominated with six gold medals in his first short course meet since before the COVID break.

Discover the swimming strategies and energy management techniques that Adam uses as a multiple-time national champion and world record holder. Ritter shares his approach to racing, emphasizing the importance of managing his race and avoiding exhausting himself too quickly. He also discusses his training regimen, which involves swimming and weightlifting, and focuses on technique and quality.

Ritter reflects on his family's legacy of swimming success but notes that he did not feel pressured by his world-class swimming parents. His parents allowed him to excel in the sport and discover it on his own terms. Hear why Adam is inspired by 78-year-old fellow teammate Dave Quiggin in the pool! Give it a listen to find out...

The picture shows Adam with his parents James and Susan Ritter, taken by Kelly Palace at the 2022 Masters Summer LC Nationals.

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Kelly and Maria dive into the question of whether swimming gets easier, and share their personal experiences and insights on overcoming challenges in the water. From breathing techniques to mindset shifts, learn practical tips to improve your swimming performance and make your time in the water more enjoyable. 

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer, this episode offers valuable wisdom and inspiration to help you enhance your swimming skills and dive deeper into your swim adventures. Don't miss out on this compelling conversation that will leave you itching to jump in the pool and see if you can make swimming fast easier!

Topics:
-Air hunger
-Swim/Run comparisons
-Olympic Swimmers like Alex Walsh (our photo model for this episode's artwork) make swimming look easy, but is it for them?
-Is fast swimming easy?
-Overheard on deck?
-How do you feel like a mermaid?
-Why you should warm up your lungs
-Takeaways

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

This episode is about the impact of emotions on athletic performance and how using the most powerful positive emotions can make you perform your best!  Kelly and Maria agree that an athlete's (or any kind of performer's)  emotions before an event, can impact their results in a big way.

Positive emotions such as love, gratitude, and compassion produce oxytocin and norepinephrine, which make us feel good and powerful, while negative emotions such as fear, guilt, and shame produce cortisol and make us feel down and negative. 

You'll also hear about the idea of using positive emotions to enhance performance, such as the idea of thinking of 10 positive emotions to evoke before a race to uplift you. And learn tips for getting rid of negative thoughts. 

Here are topics in the show:

1. Posture, facial expressions, and body language can predict who will win a race as Kelly observed at 2023 Women's NCAA Swimming Championships.
2. Positive emotions like love, gratitude, and compassion can produce oxytocin and norepinephrine and enhance performance.
3. Negative emotions like fear, guilt, and shame can produce cortisol and reduce performance.
4. Episode #200 references the interview with top-notch masters coach Mark Kutz who says you better love swimming and working out.
5. The idea is based on Biologist Bruce Lipton's work from his book The Biology of Belief and the global Human Affectome Project which studies emotions and performance.
6. Experts believes that what's in your mind impacts your performance.
7. Maria can tell how a workout will be based on how she feels before it.
8. Fear can be useful to amp you up, but being overly fearful can hurt performance.
9. Changing negative thoughts to positive ones can change your whole day. Try fake it until you make it.
10. Having a history of success can make competition fun, but a series of poor performances requires changing your thoughts to perform better.

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

If you want to take your swimming to new heights this interview is for you! You'll hear great stories, tips and advice for getting faster from the extraordinary Masters Swim Coach Mark Kutz, of NOVA Aquatics of Virginia. Join Kelly and Maria for the 200th episode of Champion's Mojo!

Just a few of the topics and stories:
1) A new masters swimmer that has gone from barely being able to swim to darn fast!
2) The 3 most important things Masters Swimmers need to be doing
2) Why just swimming laps may be hurting your progress
3) What kind of sets that will make you faster for longer races
4) A mile that Coach Kutz swam where a piano fell on his back
5) The importance of enthusiam
6) The history of broken-mile-Friday
7) (Almost) everything you need to know about this magical swim coach, Mark Kutz!
8) And as always.....Kelly and Maria wrap the interview with their popular TAKEAWAYS!

Coach Kutz has been coaching with NOVA Aquatics of Virginia in the Richmond Virginia area since 2002 and before that with many of the top clubs in the Richmond area, coaching both youth and Masters swimmers for decades. Mark swam at the division 1 level at VCU and earned a degree in Health and PE and was captain of the swim team his last two years. Mark has coached many US National Masters Champions as well as world-record holders. 

He's also a Masters Swimmer himself. What Mark’s resume doesn’t officially show is that he’s encouraged and inspired young kids in the NOVA program who have gone onto be Olympic Champion’s and while he wasn’t the “coach of record” he worked with these champion’s when they were developing. 

Mark is a certified level 4 US Swimming coach. In 2012, he won USMasters swimming’s Kerry O’Brien Coaching award, which is given in recognition of coaches who have done a great job in building strong USMasters membership in local communities. He has contributed regularly to the US Masters Swimmer magazine.

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

This episode is a great Q & A on how to improve your starts off the block with some very basic information, and some lesser discussed deep dives on the topic to give you an advantage in your next race. 

• Multiple tips for how to improve your pool starts and when to go to the block
• When the heat before yours finishes, you will hear three short whistles, and then one long whistle. The long whistle indicates that you can step onto the block.
• Once you are on the block, curl your toes around the front edge, and when they say "swimmers take your mark", lean forward.
• For Masters you don't have to start on the top of the block; you can start on the edge of the pool or even in the pool.
• Some pools have a starting wedge behind the block, which is similar to what is used in track and field.
• When starting, swimmers want to push off with their feet and extend their arms to create momentum.
• The goal of a good pool start is to have a long and fast glide underwater, which saves time.
• It’s recommended to practice starting with a coach or experienced swimmer, and filming yourself to see what you can improve.
• Experts suggests doing dryland exercises to improve your strength and explosiveness off the block, such as box jumps, squats, and lunges.
• They discuss how the start is the low-hanging fruit for improving swim times.
• Getting a good start is important because it sets the momentum for the race.
• Swimmers should aim for a streamlined entry into the water to reduce drag and cut off seconds from their time.
• The best way to improve starts is to practice regularly, and even doing one start after each practice can lead to significant improvements.
• The minimum starting depth for any start is five feet eight inches of water to prevent injury.
• We touch on the issue of goggles falling off during races, and the best advice is to get them off as soon as possible if they become a hindrance. 

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Masters Swimmers, so many tips to help you get faster in your next meet is in this episode! Whether you are experienced or new to Masters swimming there are many gems for improvement from this stellar swimmer and coach with a contagious passion for the sport. And if you've ever thought about swimming with your local Youth Swim Team, this episode is for you! 

Masters World and National record holder Eric Christensen has been training with a "kids" team for 20 years and it pays off for him in a big way.  He loves to swim six days a week and workout with weights five days a week. His work ethic will inspire you and his advice on getting faster isn't just from his own experience, because he's also a swim coach.   

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Masters Swimmers, have you ever swum faster in practice or alone than in a meet, or when it was time to put it all on the line? Have you been overly worried about how your stroke looks, the piano falling, or that you don't look the part? Then Kelly's and Maria's conversation today will be of value to you! While swimming is a technique driven sport, sometimes that can be taken too far. A few discussion topics in this episode:
1) Kelly's practice set of 500s where she went faster than in a recent meet
2) Masters Superstar Kurt Dickson's imperfect stroke
3) NCAA Historic Speedster Jordan Crooks' unique stroke
4) ACC 200 backstroker swimming 1:54 with an odd stroke
5) Definition of character as it applies to this topic
6) An update on Maria's flip turns
Join Champion's Mojo, get your mojo working and swim like no one is watching!

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

This interview is guaranteed to inspire you and brighten your day! Swim Ft. Lauderdale Masters Team (SFTL) is one of the largest and best masters swimming programs in the nation.  Esteemed Head Swim Coach Marty Hendricks gives only one award each year, "The Clyde Akbar Spirit Award".  In this interview you'll meet the man behind the award, Clyde Akbar himself.  Clyde's life reads like a page-turning novel, starting with being thrown off a cliff into the sea at age 12  as his intro to swimming. Clyde's mother was murdered when he was only 13, causing him and his 7 siblings to be scattered around the globe from their home country of Trinidad. 

Clyde then landed in the US and joined the US military at age 17, later receiving a Purple Heart Award for his service in Vietnam, and that's just the beginning of his story.  Swimming and Violin came later in his life after a 27 year "tough career" as a probation officer and being one of few blacks (during his tenure) to graduate from Loyola University with a degree in Criminal Justice after earning his GED in the military.

Then after retiring Clyde moved to Ft. Lauderdale, learned to swim and fell in love with Masters Swimming in his sixties. He also learned violin late in life and still takes lessons with kids!

You'll be inspired and entertained by this man of faith, determination and love for life- a man who, "doesn't quit (that easy)".  Be sure to stay until the end for Kelly and Maria's insightful takeaways from Clyde's interview.  

Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.

You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Join dedicated Masters Swimmer Lindsay Price, Captain, SpaceX  Falcon Ark Recovery Vessel, for this riveting interview on Champion's Mojo and learn about how she (mostly) swims seven days a week, breaks glass ceilings in the maritime industry, and lives on a ship for 28 days at a time! 

This remote interview took place while Lindsay was captaining a ship heading east of the Bahamas to recover a SpaceX rocket that was about to be launched into space. She describes watching rocket launches and the excitement of seeing boosters land on the barges she places with her tug boat. Lindsay also chats about splitting her time between Houston and Cape Canaveral, shares her journey to becoming a captain, and advocating for women in the maritime industry. Finally, she talks about her love for swimming, how it has been a constant in her life, her dedication to swimming, and how she thinks it may have played a role in her getting hired at SpaceX!

If you enjoy learning about the intersection of different disciplines and the stories of remarkable individuals, then this show is for you. Listen and get your mojo working!

Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.

You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Masters swimmers, are you ready for an engaging and fun discussion between Kelly and Maria, about the topic of flip turns in swimming and how it can relate to life? You'll find today's show relatable whether you are an experienced swimmer, or brand new to flip turns!

One of the best parts of the podcast is the story that Maria shares about her struggle with flip turns, and then Kelly helps break it down into different parts, providing an example of how to approach learning a flip turn. You'll also hear tips and advice on how to improve flip turns and make them more efficient.

Another great aspect of this show is how the Kelly and Maria relate flip turns to life, discussing how the ability to adapt and learn new things is important in both swimming and everyday life. They also touch on the importance of patience and persistence in mastering new skills, and how it can help build confidence and self-esteem.

We hope you'll find this show an enjoyable and informative listen, with a good balance of personal stories, practical advice, and insights into the broader themes of personal growth and development. We love masters swimming! 

Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.

You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Champion's Mojo is all-in on the love of Masters Swimming and Masters Swimmers! In this episode we share with you a big CELEBRATION,  why we are  in love with our upcoming guests and the future topics that will take your swimming to the next level, whether you are elite or brand new to masters swimming! Join Kelly and Maria for this 5-minute trailer of what's coming up and a Valentine's wish for you! 

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Champion's Mojo's guest is elite swim coach Abbie Fish, the founder of Swim Like a Fish, a virtual swimming coaching business.  Tune in to hear Abbie's advice for setbacks and other important topics like:
-Cross Comparisons of performance
-How relationships can change
-Champions are us, not others "out there"
-Your coach should be "others focused"
-Iron deficiency in athletes and much more!

ABOUT ABBIE:
Abbie has over 25 years of experience in competitive swimming with 10+ years of elite coaching.  Abbie was a six-time US Olympic trials qualifier, SEC finalist, NCAA qualifier, and two-time USA junior National Champion. Abbie has a BS and MS degree in exercise science from the University of Georgia.  Abbie has worked with thousands of swimmers, including over 100 Olympians and Paralympians, through virtual coaching clinics, conferences, camps and lessons. Abbie is a consistent speaker at National and International Swimming Conferences, is the sports science consultant for the USA Paralympic swim team and Swimming Singapore and a professed swimming nerd. There are many gold nuggets for everyone in this interview.

Some of the biggest influences on Abbie’s swimming and coaching career include Abbie’s club coach, college coach and Olympic Coach Jack Bauerle, and Abbie’s mother who was heavily involved with the Red Cross swimming lessons.
 

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Arguably one of the greatest swim coaches of all time, Bob Bowman, 5X Olympic Coach, Head Coach at Arizona State University and Michael Phelps' Coach asks 5 things of his athletes. Enjoy this quick mojo from a legend!

To hear the full interview listen to the episode HERE 

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

2020 Olympic and Stanford Head Women's Swim Coach Greg Meehan, 2-minute micro mojo flashback) on how champions change and how he's changed as a coach. Listen to the full episode here. https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/gregmeehan86

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Kelly and Maria give you 22 Takeaways from 2022 To Ring In Your New Year.  They share  the best nuggets from experiences and interviews with champions throughout the year. 

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

When things are serious, lighten the mood with fun says Dr. Lynette Charity, a retired Anesthesiologist and now a stand-up comedian and speaker.  You'll love this micro-mojo flashback from the full episode here: https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/lynettecharity90

MORE ABOUT DR. LYNETTE CHARITY

Lynette Charity, MD, is a medical expert and Board-Certified in Anesthesiology with over 40 years of experience. She’s also a keynote speaker, humorist and author. 

As a young girl growing up in the segregated South, Lynette dealt with discrimination on her path to becoming a medical doctor. She persevered and now wants to “wake people up” to go after their dreams through sharing her story of overcoming obstacles of racial bias, gender bias and age bias. She often uses humor to deliver her message

Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.

You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

In just two minutes you'll hear some advice for when road blocks come up, from Olympic Icon Amanda Beard,  and how to turn those into confidence.  This is a micro-mojo flashback from Amanda's full interview, Episode #139 which can be found here: https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/amandabeard139

Amanda Beard is a decorated American swimmer who qualified for four consecutive Olympics from 1996 to 2008, earning a total of seven Olympic medals. She set a world record in the 200-meter breaststroke in 2004 at US Olympic Trials, then became the Olympic Champion in that event in Athens a few months later. 

Besides being an NCAA Champion for the Arizona Wildcats and a 2X Pan Pac Champion, she was named a co-captain of the U.S. women’s Olympic swim team in Beijing in 2008. She’s been a model gracing the pages of some of the world’s biggest magazines and has been a TV sports correspondent.  

As a young woman, Amanda battled bulimia, body dysmorphia, depression and drug use throughout her swimming career, as described in her 2012 memoir In the Water They Can’t See You Cry. 

Since retiring from competition, Amanda has been busy teaching children to learn to swim through Beard Swim Co., a swim school in Gig Harbor, Washington, which she founded in 2017.  

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Two powerful tips in two minutes of this micro-mojo on how to deal with pain in a race from World Champion, World Record Holder (200 scm Freestyle) and Olympian for Hong Kong, Siobhan Haughey.

Siobhan is a citizen of Hong Kong and has represented Hong Kong in the Olympic Games. She is a double Olympic Silver Medalist in the 2020 Olympic Games, was the world champion in 2021 and set the world record in the women's 200 freestyle (scm). She swam in the NCAA while attending the University of Michigan, where she was a 14-time All-American and 15-time Big 10 Champion. She still holds University of Michigan school records in the 200 free and IM.

This episode is a flashback from her full interview which can be found here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1273526/7253071

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

3 minutes to relieve your anxiety from wellness and high performance coach Nordine Zouareg, author of the book Inner Fitness.  This clip is a flashback from the full episode which you can find here: https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/nordinezouareg127?rq=nordine

Nordine Zouareg is a French-American fitness personality, high-performance coach and author who has won Mr. France, Mr. Europe, Mr. World and Mr. Universe. He was a sickly infant, with a birth weight of two pounds. Poor health played a huge role in his childhood, resulting in a lot of spinoff problems, such as bullying. During his teens, he focused on becoming a gymnast, eventually finding bodybuilding and earning his first national title in 1985. He went on to win Mr. Universe twice - in 1986 and 1988. 

Today he is an author and promotes his “mind over body” philosophy.

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

4 minutes of mojo from Olympic Champion Mary T. Meagher Plant who talks about how a big loss has haunted her in this flashback.  

She is a swimmer who broke the mold in  how fast one can swim butterfly, earning her the nickname Madame  Butterfly. She broke the world record five times and held it for 21  years --  35 years after her top swim performances, her world record  time would have still made all Olympic teams including 2008, 2012 and  2016. In the full interview, she shares advice for people who are  currently dealing with their dreams being postponed or not living up to what they expect. 

Check out the full episode here https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/marytmeagher62?rq=mary

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

10 Quick Tips to Shut Down Stress: Micro Mojo, Episode 183
4-MINUTES of micro-mojo to help you manage stress going into the holidays!

This is the best of episode 124. Listen to the full episode here https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/shutdownstress124

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Barbara Hernandez, World Open Water Swimmer of the Year (2020) is known as the Ice Mermaid.  She recently broke two world records in some of the world's most dangerous waters. From deadly ice water temperatures to poisonous creatures she has encountered in open waters,  she shares how she manages to excel at ice and extreme open water swims. Discussing an event she finished without the use of her one leg after a Man-o-war jellyfish attack. Barbara also shares with us how she sets no limits on herself,  trains for these glacier swims, how her body responds to the cold water, and the benefits she experiences.  

Barbara is from Santiago, Chile, and is on a mission to inspire others to dream big.  She’s on a journey to swim in all seven of the world’s seas. She has accomplished many records in the open water swimming world, breaking two in some of the worlds most dangerous waters. In our discussion with today’s champion, we hear from her how she prepares her mind and body for things most of us wouldn’t even dream of attempting! Tune in for today’s episode of Champion’s MOJO! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Barbara got the nickname Ice Mermaid.
• How she prepares, mentally and physically, to swim in the cold glacier waters.
• How they monitor her temperature and cardiac activity.
• She shares other ice swimmers that have inspired her.
• The longest time she’s spent [swimming] in cold water.
• How cold water affects her, and the benefits she experiences.
• The difference between swimming in cold versus warm water.
• The role focus plays in her preparation for cold water swimming.
• How they discern when she’s had enough cold; preventing hypothermia.
• She tells us about some of the dangerous creatures she’s come across while swimming.
• She shares her personal why behind her goals.
• Obstacles she’s overcome and how she navigates these challenges.
• Her advice to someone who wants to dream big.
• How she deals with fear.
• What’s next for Barbara.
• She tells us about the Winter Swimming World Championships. 
• More about her dream and where it started.
• Barbara’s rapid-fire answers!
• Maria and Kelly share impactful takeaways from the interview with Barbara.

“For me, these swims, in the cold water, in the long distances, in the most dangerous places is my opportunity to talk about the importance of dreaming big and giving our hearts and actions to those dreams.” — Barbara Hernandez

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What this Olympic Champion and the majority of champions and Olympic Coaches say is the Key to Success: Cody Miller explains in this MOJO MINUTE flashback.

Cody Miller  is a professional American swimmer who won gold and bronze medals at  the 2016 Olympic Games. He also has six World Championships medals, has  set eight American records and had a stellar NCAA career at the  University of Indiana.

Here's the full interview: https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/codymiller41

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Is there a comparison monster lurking in your mind? Comparison is the thief of joy, but it’s also the thief of confidence. Kelly and Maria give us 7 practical solutions to crushing the bad habit of comparing yourself

What are your triggers that make you compare yourself?

• Talent? It happens when you compare your abilities to another person’s gifts. Therefore, you don’t notice your uniqueness and get disappointed when you can’t do what another person can do.
• Financial resources? This is where you start comparing yourself to others in terms of financial capabilities.
• Career or Entrepreneurs pursuits comparison? Here you compare your success to someone who has been in the industry for more years and is, therefore, more successful. Or a person who has just started their career and has achieved more than you.
• Social influence? Involves comparing yourself to someone who has more friends, followers, or subscribers online.
• Personal stories or journeys? This is where you feel inferior to someone else because their personal or career story is more exciting or inspiring.
• Physical Strength, beautify or Performance?
• Tune in and hear 7 strong solutions for getting more joy and more confidence without comparing yourself to others. 

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Linda Irish Bostic, 2022 US Masters Swimming Coach of the Year reveals some great mojo in her interview.  You are going to love the concept of brain dumping this champion shares and so much more to help make you a champion!

• Head Coach of Palm Beach Masters (PBM).
• Extraordinary Coach of the Palm Beach Masters with 500+ registered USMS members! 
• 2022 USMS Coach of Year. Currently 12 FINA world, 28 usms national records 5 usms relay. 491 Top Ten Award
• USMS Certified Level 4 Coach.
• Dan Lotano’s Coach,
• Earned the USMS 2016 Kerry O'Brien Coaching Award.
• Swam competitively for 15 years in my younger days.
• Swum for 3 Olympic Coaches, Paul Bergen & Eddie Reese.  
• Best time in 500 yd freestyle of 4:40.79 in 1980.
• Olympic Trial finalist
• 3 time U.S. National Swim Team Member,  
• 3X Time All-American, University of Florida
• NCAA Championship Team title (1982) UF

As a master's coach Linda has obviously been at the elite level and while she’s been a busy masters coach as a Masters Swimmer Herself she has earned All-American Honors in 16 different seasons in both pool and open water, earning the most elite All-Star Honor for open water! 

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

In this quick flashback, Desmond Dunham, as he’s known to many, Coach Dez, asks us a powerful question that will inspire you!
 
Coach Dez is a nationally-renowned running coach, mentor, Under Armour Coach Ambassador and the author of the newly released book, Running Against the Odds. Coach Dez is a nationally acclaimed track and field and cross-country coach who has been teaching, mentoring and coaching in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area for over two decades. He’s also the founder of Kids Elite Sports which offers summer sports camp and youth sports training. This camp has positively affected nearly 800 students.

Catch the full episode at www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/desmonddunham129

https://www.coachdezdunham.com/

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If you are an athlete, parent, or someone who is trying to keep multiple balls in the air successfully, you’re going to want to stick around and get some Mojo from today's guest. In this episode are joined by marathon swimming champion Morgan Filler. Morgan’s accomplishments include being a former member of the US National Open Water Team, spending five years on the FINA World Cup Marathon Pro Swim Circuit, winning the 28.2-mile swim around Manhattan, and Morgan becoming an honorary member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. She's also a coach, a mother, and, after creating her own swimsuit line See Her Swim, an entrepreneur. Today she shares her story with us. From the value of ingenuity to achieving balance in her life, and learning to love her body as it is, tune in to hear some of the profound lessons this inspiring champion has learned throughout her career!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to the impressive career of Morgan Filler.
• A race in Argentina that was one of the most overwhelming experiences of Morgan’s life and how she got through it.
• What she learned from this experience in terms of ingenuity. 
• How she applies this lesson to other aspects of her life.
• The inspiration and vision behind her swimsuit line See Her Swim. 
• The ‘Aha!’ moment that propelled her into starting this business. 
• How Morgan’s greatest obstacle was getting too wrapped up in competition and not having a balanced life.  
• Morgan’s definition of success for her company.
• Strategies and routines that make Morgan successful and how she makes herself feel alive.
• Her approach to nutrition and sleep and how she values downtime. 
• Morgan’s views on what it takes to be a female athlete and how she grew to love her body as it is. 
• Learn fun facts about Morgan in the sprinter round of fun questions!
• Listener's favorites key takeaways from our hosts

Morgan Filler on LinkedIn 

See Her Swim 

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Need a quick confidence boost? This nugget of mojo from World-class confidence coach to multiple olympians, Christen Shefchunas, will do the trick!


Christen Shefchunas is a professional Confidence Coach who works with athletes who are Olympians, World Champions and NCAA All Americans, as well as high school athletes. As a former Division I head coach, Christen watched too many women miss out on their potential because of their lack of confidence. Realizing that there was a significant lack of resources for these athletes, Christen left her 16-year coaching career and started Coach Christen, a business focused on helping female athletes.She is the creator of Confidence Nuggets, a bracelet line created to remind women of their truth and she is the author of 30 Days to Confident: A 30 Day Confidence Challenge for Female Athletes.

For the full episode https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/christenshefchunas125

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Kelly and Maria break down 10 Lessons they take from Katie Ledecky's traits, actions, history and performances, and how we can use these in our everyday lives to be our best.  Katie Ledecky is arguably the most prolific female champion in  competitive swimming  with seven Olympic gold medals and 19 world championship gold medals under her belt.  What has gotten her to this point? She's a true champion in and out of the pool and this episode's 10 lessons will inspire you, entertain you and may even make you a bigger Katie Ledecky fan than you already are.... or a new one, if you are not.

Join us as we take the time to learn from Katie Ledecky and hear what we think gives her mojo!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Learn some interesting facts about Katie and her background in the sport.
• Highlights of her accomplishments as a competitive swimmer.
• How she genuinely enjoys training and competing. 
• Her ability to change and adapt while training and competing. 
• An outline of the various changes Katie has made to remain competitive. 
• Why being hard working and passionate is essential to her success.
• Katie’s ability to overcome obstacle that she faces. 
• An example of her ability to push herself and adapt within the pool.
• Why we think her sportsmanship is an important factor in her success. 
• A moment where Katie displayed true sportsmanship.
• The thing we love most about Katie
• The various ways she gives back to the sport. 
• The character trait she is most known for among her peers. 
• How she is constantly learning in order to maximize her performance. 
• What might help Katie deal with the immense pressure of being a world-class swimmer and celebrity.

Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.

You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Emma Weyant loves training and racing difficult practices and events. Is it her secret weapon?

2020 Olympic Silver Medalist Emma Weyant joins the Champion's Mojo podcast to talk about her recent swimming reset, her love of hard training, her new training group and you'll also hear her thoughts on consistency, pre-race routines, who inspires her and the five words that describe her life! 

More About Emma:
Emma is one of the top women in US swimming right now, hitting the 2020 Olympic Podium with a silver medal in the 400 IM in her first major International meet. She’s from Sarasota, Florida, where she swam for the Sarasota Sharks since the age of nine and after  1 year at the University of Virginia, she’ll now be swimming for the University of Florida. 

Besides swimming the individual medley events  Emma is a talented freestyler as well and was the runner-up women’s 2022 NCAA Champion in the 500 freestyle.  She’s an ambassador for Swimoutlet and sponsored by Arena. In this engaging and informative interview find out more about this champion’s mojo!

Photo Credit Mike Lewis. 

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Quick MOJO from Olympic Champion Aaron Peirsol on Evolving from Intensity

Aaron Peirsol is a three-time Olympian and seven-time Olympic medalist -- and five of those medals are gold. Aaron has been retired from swimming for a decade, but still cares very much about the sport. He is involved with several great causes, including being an ambassador for the Global Water Foundation and the Surfrider Foundation. He is also a spokesman for Oceana, which is the largest international ocean conservation and advocacy organization in the world. 

Catch his full episode here https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/aaron-peirsol120

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Whether you are an experienced open water (OW) swimmer or a complete rookie, this episode is for you! Host Kelly and Co-Host Maria dive deep into the world of open-water swimming with co-host, Maria Parker, a newbie to the sport and Host Kelly Palace a National Champion and veteran of over 100 OW races.  In our conversation, we detail Maria's first-ever open-water swim experience, the 2-Mile Cable Nationals 2022 Open Water National Championship. Our discussion will help listeners interested in the sport to gain the insight they need to be a success.

Learn about the mindset and performance of a rookie, the striking similarities in perspective between rookie and veteran swimmers, and some key lessons we learned during our most recent competition in Lake Placid's Mirror Lake. Talking to Maria, we learn about the most challenging and straightforward aspects of an open-water swim, the unexpected challenges she faced, and what her performance was like, as well as what would like to have known before the event. We also share some essential tips and tricks for listeners wanting to dive into open-water competitive swimming (excuse the pun!) Tune in today to hear a rookie's perspective on open-water swimming with your two favorite podcasters and athletes, Kelly Palace and Maria Parker!

Key Points From This Episode:

• We start the show by sharing our experience of the beautiful city of Lake Placid.
• How Maria got involved in the 2-Mile Cable Nationals 2022 Open Water National Championship.
• Find out what happened to prevent Maria from training leading up to the competition.
• An aspect that newbies need to be aware of: the minimum time required.
• Hear the results of Kelly and Maria’s swim and how close they were to a record.
• What surprised Maria the most about her first open-water swim experience.
• How Maria’s performance compared to that of her husband’s.
• Kelly shares what she thought about her recent open-water swim experience.
• Maria tells us what she thought was the most challenging aspect of the swim competition.
• Her approach to overcoming the mental challenges she experienced during the competition.
• The similar thoughts and mindsets that rookie and veteran swimmers share.
• Ways in which Kelly dealt with anxiety and stress during the event.
• Kelly tells us what she thought was the most difficult aspect of the event.
• The aspect of the race event that Maria and Kelly found the easiest.
• Why swimming the course before the event is beneficial and good practice.
• What Maria and Kelly would like to have known before the event at Mirror Lake.
• We wrap up the episode with a summary of the key takeaways for listeners.

Champion’s MOJO 

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Torpedo Swimtalk

Torpedo Swimtalk on Apple Podcasts

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In just a couple of minutes you can hear why this top college coach thinks it is important to make a connection with your coach!

Braden Holloway keeps piling on the awards for his swimmers and himself:
- 8x ACC Men’s Coach of the Year (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022)
- 2017 ACC Women’s Coach of the Year
- 6 NCAA Relay Champions
- 9 NCAA Individual Champions
- 7 Men's Team ACC Championships
- 2 Women's Team ACC Championships
- 454 All-America selections
- 78 ACC Individual Champions
- 46 ACC Relay Champions
- Career Dual Record at NC State: 129-45-1 [Men: 65-15-1 | Women: 64-30]
- 2019 World University Games Men's Head Coach for Team USA
- 2017 World University Games Assistant Coach for Team USA
- Coached 12 Olympians in his career
- Coached 1 Olympic gold medalist
- Completed Seasons at NC State: 11

Here's the full interview with Braden https://www.championsmojo.com/episodepage/bradenholloway11

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Today’s guest believes that by simply enhancing the quality of your breathing, you can improve your health, performance, and happiness. Dr. David Deppeler incorporates the simple, scientifically proven breathing technique detailed in the best-selling book The Oxygen Advantage in his roles as an advanced Oxygen Advantage instructor, master swimmer, physical therapist, and the founder of Breathe Your Truth. His qualifications include a physical therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a doctorate in science and physical therapy from Andrews University. Tuning in you’ll learn how people are breathing differently now from how they did 50 years ago and you’ll discover shocking statistics about the percentage of people that have a breathing dysfunction. From how to do belly breathing differently to why you should maintain nose-breathing as much as possible, in this episode, David breaks down a number of practical key tips on what you can do to improve your breathing. He also explains how these exercises will benefit you mechanically, chemically, and psychologically. Whether you are swimming for fitness, competition, or you just wanna be healthier or happier, you're going to want to stick around to hear this interview!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to Dr. David Deppeler, his career, and his book The Oxygen Advantage. 
• An introduction to David’s simple, scientifically proven, breathing technique.
• How people are breathing differently now from how they did 50 years ago. 
• Shocking statistics about the percentage of people that have a breathing dysfunction.
• The signs and symptoms that you are an “over-breather”. 
• How the science of this is starting to become mainstream.
• Tips on what you can do to improve your breathing, starting with how to do belly breathing correctly.
• Tip number two: maintain nose-breathing and avoid mouth-breathing as much as possible. 
• How to work up to nose-breathing during exercise.
• The three dimensions of benefit that you derive from nose-breathing: mechanical, chemical, and psychological. 
• How we can leverage the psychological effects of breathing for our benefit.
• Tip three: how to lower your breathing and an exercise to help you slow and savor the first part of the exhale. 
• Why you should consider taping your mouth shut when you sleep. 
• Tips on how to tape your mouth shut when you sleep and what types of tape to use. 
• What self-terrorism is and a tough breathing routine that David challenges you to try. 
• Where you can find tests that you can do on your own to determine the quality of your breathing.  
• David’s closing words on the importance of the psychological part of this breathing technique and how to approach this. 
• Kelly and Maria’s takeaways from this conversation.

David Deppeler

The Oxygen Advantage 

Breathe Your Truth

Breath

Cover Roll 

Somnifix 

Champion’s MOJO 

Champi

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Olympic Champion Penny Oleksiak talks openly about mental health and how she suffers from anxiety on and off throughout her life.  Enjoy this powerful  quick MOJO on what Penny does when she has bouts of anxiety.

LISTEN HERE to the full interview on Champion's Mojo podcast in episode #88

MORE ABOUT PENNY OLEKSIAK 

Canadian Olympic gold medalist Penny Oleksiak is the most decorated Olympian in Canadian history.  She earned her spot on the Canadian Olympic team as a 15 year old who had only been swimming for 5 years. At the Rio Olympics in 2016, she earned gold in the 100 free and a sliver in the 100 butterfly. She also anchored the 4x100m freestyle relay to bronze and added another bronze in the 4x200m freestyle relay to become the first Canadian to win 4 medals in a single Olympic games. 

Penny Oleksiak came to swimming as a 9 year old and made incredible progress quickly. She began swimming for Toronto Swim Club, under coach Bill O’Toole. Raised in an athletic family, Oleksiak’s brother plays professional hockey for the Dallas Stars, and her sister  was a competitive rower at Northeastern University.

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Jeff Commings keeps defying age as a Masters Swimmer. We learn his secrets and hear some of the best taper advice out there for Masters.  Jeff has been involved in swimming since his college days at the University of Texas at Austin. He won many awards during his time there and was an Olympic trials qualifier. His passion and drive for swimming are relentless and keep him performing on a world-class level. We learn about his training routine, how he tapers from an intense training block, why it is essential to stretch after a workout, the importance of keeping an eye on the competition, and what his best performance in the pool is. He also shares advice for people who want to switch from endurance swimming to sprint swimming, and how to bring more diversity to the sport. Want some of the MOJO that makes him a champion? Then tune in for this awe-inspiring conversation with special guest, Jeff Commings!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Jeff maintains a balance between his passion for swimming and his personal life.
• His mental approach to pushing through the pain barrier during training or a race event.
• Ways in which he is able to maintain his speed as an older swimmer.
• We find out what his best performance and intervals are.
• Advice for switching from endurance swimming to sprint swimming. 
• What type of training he does outside of the pool and how he maintains his muscle mass.
• Details of his weekly training schedule and how he tapers from an intense training block.
• An outline of the common mistakes that swimmers make when tapering.
• Why it is essential to stretch after a workout.
• Whether he takes rest periods during a hard training block.
• Other routines and rituals he has outside of swimming.
• Reasons why he is not a full-time vegan and examples of what he eats.
• Some of the health benefits he felt when he was a full-time vegan.
• Jeff shares his opinion on how to encourage more diversity in swimming.
• Our usual fun sprinter round of questions for Jeff.
• We wrap up the show with Maria and Kelly’s favorite takeaways. 

Jeff Commings on Twitter 

Jeff Commings on Instagram

Jeff Commings on Facebook

Odd Man Out

USA Swimming

The Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey on PodBean

The Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey on Apple Podcasts

University of Texas at Austin

Episode 21: Putting Joy in your Life

Swimmers For Change

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Olympic Champion Nathan Adrian's quick MOJO will have you looking at the details of what you do on a daily basis.  How can we maintain integrity?

LISTEN HERE to the full interview on Champion's Mojo podcast in episode #118

MORE ABOUT NATHAN ADRIAN

Earning five Olympic gold medals and 27 gold medals in international competition, Nathan  is referred to by many as the swimming sprinting G.O.A.T.  His heart stopping Olympic victory in the 100 meter free in 2012, by 1/100th of a second, is still one of the most memorable races in Olympic history. Then in 2016 Nathan was on the podium again twice individually for the 50 and 100 meter free races. 

Adrian is a professional swimmer, swimming for the L.A. Current and his main sponsor is Speedo. Collegiately Nathan was a multiple time NCAA champion at Cal Berkeley and impressively was recently their Winter Commencement speaker in 2018. He has recently battled back to the top of the health podium after getting a testicular cancer diagnosis after early detection. 

Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.

You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

 

Does 100 years of age sound too old to start everyday with a dozen full push-ups? Or too old to be a swim champion, swimming 5 days a week, driving yourself, playing bridge weekly? How about traveling to Japan from the US?  Attending a podcast interview recorded on Zoom?  Too old for that? Or too old to be using an iphone? Well, if you said yes to any of these, you’d would be wrong.

In today’s episode, we speak to a true inspiration, Charlotte Sanddal, who turns 100 years old in August of 2022. Charlotte recently made news when she finished a 500-yard freestyle at the US Masters Spring Nationals while doing all flip turns, something many younger swimmers cannot even do. Charlotte entered the sport of swimming at age 72 as a member of the Montana Masters Team and  this year alone has won nine gold medals from two national meets, has over 400 Master races under her belt, and holds multiple national and world swimming records.

Wish Happy 100th Birthday to Charlotte at her GoFundMe Page.

In today’s conversation, we find out Charlotte’s secret to success and how she stays so fit and healthy. We start our conversation by learning more about her, the role swimming plays in her life, and why she first decided to start swimming later in life. We also talk about her mental approach to overcoming challenges, the importance of continually learning, how to live a long and healthy life, the role of friends and family in her life, and why morning push-ups are so important! Don’t miss out on a conversation with true inspiration and champion, Charlotte Sanddal!

Key Points From This Episode:

• We start our conversation by finding out how swimming helps her stay healthy.
• A rundown of her previous swimming experience before entering the sport.
• Reasons behind her decision to start swimming at the age of 72.
• We learn what Charlotte’s secret to staying fit and healthy is and how she starts her day.
• How she has been finding learning butterfly and why having a coach is so important.
• The age when Charlotte decided to master the butterfly stroke.
• Her perception of age and what getting older means to her.
• The best part about living a long and happy life.
• What she regards as the biggest challenges that she has had to face.
• The role and inspiration that her mother played in her life.
• An outline of the different milestones in her life and what she aims to achieve in the future. 
• Background about her professional career as a social worker.
• Lifestyle choices that have helped Charlotte to stay fit and live long.
• How her diet has been throughout her life and the vitamin supplements she takes.
• We get the insider scoop about what’s in her morning smoothy.
• A brief breakdown of her swimming and exercise routines. 
• Other routines or rituals that Charlotte has for keeping healthy and fit.
• Charlotte explains her mental approach to overcoming challenges in swimming and life.
• We find out about her swimming community and what she enjoys about it the most.
• Details about her upcoming 100-year-old birthday bash!
• Charlotte tells us what her swimming goals for the future are.
• Aspects other than family, friends, and swimming that are important to her.
• Commonalities and traits that champions share in her opinion.
• What she regards as the biggest obstacle in her life and how she overcame it.
• We find out ab

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Our special guest today joins us all the way from Melbourne, Australia! Want the scoop on all things Australian Swimming? Aussie Danielle Spurling is a FINA World Masters Top 10 Ranked pool swimmer, has had a life-long involvement in swimming, first as an Australian Age swimmer and then Open National medalist in her youth.  She is also an open-water enthusiast.  She's had a long career teaching swimming and physical education teacher. Danielle is the Founder and host of Torpedo Swimtalk, a popular Masters swimming podcast that she started during COVID lockdown in 2020 and has published over 80 episodes and chatted with some of the top masters swimmers around the globe. 

! Get the local insider scoop on Australian swimming culture and some Champion's MOJO from down-under with our special guest, Danielle Spurling!

Key Points From This Episode:

• We start the show by learning about the swimming culture in Australia.
• Danielle shares details about how her journey in swimming started. 
• She explains why swimming is a part of the school curriculum in Australia. 
• Learn about the competitive swimming scene in Australia.
• Who subsidizes and compensates competitive Australian swimmers.
• Whether competitive swimming is a respected sport in Australia. 
• A discussion about Masters swimming culture in Australia.
• What she has learned from interviewing a range of Master swimmers.
• An outline of the cross-training approaches of Australian swimmers.
• Danielle tells us what it was like returning to swimming after so many years.
• Details about her training and swimming routines.
• A breakdown of her training schedule and what her training goals are.
• Find out if there is a coach in her swimming club.
• Why Danielle and her team choose to train early in the morning. 
• The routines and rituals that Danielle thinks are important for champions.
• Her approach and mindset to overcoming challenges in swimming and life.
• Recommendations and advice for US swimmers who want to come to Australia.
• Something to remember about swimming in Australia: sharks!
• The fun sprinter round of questions for Danielle.
• We wrap up the show with Maria and Kelly’s popular Takeaways

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Danielle Spurling on LinkedIn

Torpedo Swimtalk

Torpedo Swimtalk on Apple Podcasts

Torpedo Swimtalk on Spotify

Torpedo Swimtalk on YouTube

Masters Swimming Australia

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

Today’s guest believes that goal-setting is a part of what led to her success.  Hear the path this Olympic Champion took to now Masters Swimmer. In honor of the this summer's 50th anniversary of when she brought home three Olympic golds, today we are joined by Melissa Belote Ripley. Melissa represented the USA at the 1972 Summer Olympics at the age of 15. She was the Olympic champion in the 100 and 200-meter backstroke and was part of the 4x100 medley relays, setting world records in these events along the way. She also made her second Olympic team in 1976 before she went on to swim at Arizona State, where she won six individual National Collegiate swimming titles and led ASU to two national championships. Melissa has also had an impressive career as a coach for many years before returning to competing in swimming at the age of 60. She has since gone on to win three US Masters Swimming national titles and six more national titles. In this episode, she shares her journey with us. Tuning in you’ll hear what inspired her to start competing again at 60, what commonalities Melissa has recognized in champion swimmers, the importance of believing in yourself even when you do not see results, and Melissa’s advice for setting goals. If you want to discover Melissa’s secret weapon that led to her success and get some mojo from this inspirational champion, tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to Melissa Belote Ripley and her impressive swimming career. 
• The success Melissa has had since she returned to competing in swimming the year she turned 60.
• In light of the 50th anniversary of Melissa’s Olympic victories, what this has meant to her. 
• How things in competitive swimming have evolved since the 1970s. 
• What inspired her to start competing again at 60.
• How an injury from her childhood is her greatest challenge currently.
• What consistent training looks like for her now.
• Melissa’s secret weapon that led to her success in swimming. 
• Why Melissa competes in master swimming, considering how few Olympians do.
• What commonalities Melissa has recognized in champion swimmers.
• Why goals should be stepping-stone goals, not far-reaching goals. 
• The importance of believing in yourself even when you do not see results.
• A key piece of advice for setting goals.
• Learn more about Melissa’s favorite things in the sprinter-round of fun questions. 
• A wrap-up of the top takeaways from today’s interview.

Tweetables:

“Consistency is the key to everything. You’ve got to be consistent.” — Melissa Belote Ripley [0:10:31]

“There wasn’t a day in my swimming career that I second-guessed what I was doing.” — Melissa Belote Ripley [0:15:15]

“I have always known where I’m going. Even from a very young age, I knew where I wanted to go to next. I knew how I wanted to get there. I had a path. I had major goals.” — Melissa Belote Ripley [0:21:38]

“I don’t have far-reaching goals, I have stepping-stone goals. And that’s the key!” — Melissa Belote Ripley [0:21:51]

“You have to believe in yourself. And when it gets really hard and you haven’t seen a best time in six months, you have to keep believing. You have to believe that you’re doing the work, that you’re putting the time in, and it’s going to turn around for you. ” — Melissa Belote Ripley [0:23:17]

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You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

We can all benefit from finding ways to fuel our heart and soul. Is surfing yours? Olympic Champion Michael Andrew talks about what he does to fuel his heart and soul outside of pool swimming.  Can you guess?

LISTEN HERE to the full interview on Champion's Mojo podcast in episode #118

MORE ABOUT MICHAEL ANDREW

Michael Andrew is a 2020 Olympic Champion, Professional Swimmer and  owner of the Michael Andrew Swimming Academy.  He first gained notoriety for breaking numerous National Age Group Records in his teens, currently holding more than 100 National Age Group records and besides being an Olympic Champion he is a multiple time US National Champion and World Champion for team USA. 

Coached by his father Peter Andrew, Michael credits much of his success to his training style, USRPT, aka Ultra Short Race Pace Training

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