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Mar 10 2025 127 ep. 43 mins 13

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#126: Will CrossFit Make Me A Better Swimmer?

Mar 10 2025 45 mins

Helen Gorman meets up with Exeter-based fitness trainer Del Pitcher to explore whether CrossFit and Hyrox can enhance performance in masters swimming. They compare these to other forms of land-based workouts and discuss why swimmers often excel in the CrossFit Games and Hyrox events. Drawing from his background in military and police fitness, as well as his experience in swimming,

#125: From Trash to Treasure - How Data Centres and Landfills Could Revolutionise Sustainable Swimming

Mar 03 2025 53 mins

Coventry Masters swimmer Martyn Brunt dives into the eco-side of swimming with Helen Gorman, proving that every little choice counts - from holding onto the same kickboard for two decades to embracing the simple joy of a train ride to Sheffield. They explore sustainability, from pools warmed by data centres and landills to medals crafted by recycled electronics. Plus, could stickin

#124: Sprinting, International Lifesaving and the Science of Sport

Feb 24 2025 40 mins

Meet Sam Lawman, a powerhouse in the pool and a key player in East Leeds' world-record-breaking relay teams. Whether he's representing Great Britain in sport lifesaving or dominating underwater fin events, his speed and skills are exceptional. But Sam isn't just fast, he's got the brains to match it. With a Master's in Sport Science and a future in physiotherapy, he offers expert i

#123: Elite Swimming Highs and Lows, RED-S, Medicine and Masters

Feb 17 2025 43 mins

Kat Greenslade reflects on an elite career that saw her win Commonwealth and European Championship medals. Her career was building perfectly towards the 2020 Olympic Trials until Covid and a freak injury hit. Now working as a doctor, Kat explains that Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) ended her elite career but that masters swimming with Trafford Metro SC drew her back to

#122: Brain Tumour to Record Breaking with Cate Jackson

Feb 10 2025 48 mins

Cate Jackson broke a British masters record exactly one year after major surgery to remove a brain tumour. She tells her story openly and eloquently. Enjoy memories from swimming at Millfield School and reaching an individual final representing Guernsey at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia. Hosted by Helen Gorman.

#121: Ice Swimming World Championships

Feb 03 2025 48 mins

Three intrepid ice swimmers chat to Helen Gorman about their success at the Ice Swimming World Championships in Malveno, Italy. Jonathan Saunders, Wendy Figures and Lili May Mustoe prevailed in nearly freezing water, and are keen to encourage others to give it a go! If the incentive of prize money doesn't persuade you, their enthusiasm might!

#120: Celebrating a Wonderful Career in Swimming with Anna Hopkin

Jan 27 2025 51 mins

Olympic gold medalist (and masters world record holder), Anna Hopkin, reflects on her career and, having recently retired, discusses what comes next. She talks about the intense focus she had training in the US that helped her become one of the best sprinters in the world. Helen Gorman hosts.

119: In Conversation With Triple Olympian Roland Lee

Jan 20 2025 48 mins

Triple Olympian, Roland Lee, reflects on his Team GB, Army and Masters Swimming Career. Roland swam at the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. He reflects on unusual twists and turns that led him to Olympic selection as well as world masters records and a long career in the Army. Helen Gorman hosts.

#118: Debating the toughest swimming event

Jan 13 2025 45 mins

This week we're joined by Amanda Heath, Martin Bennell and Bob Bolton to debate what they each believe is the toughest event in swimming - hosted by Helen Gorman.

#117: Supreme Speed in your Sixties and New Year's Resolutions with Dawn Kissack

Jan 06 2025 52 mins

Dawn Kissack is just 0.2 off the world record for 50m freestyle in the 60-64 age group. She talks us through her training and coaching philosophy as well as her backstory from growing up in Sheffield to living in Scotland.