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  • #133: Recovery with Ken Flett and Dom Wooldridge
    2025/04/28

    Sports massage therapist and City of Sheffield masters swimmer, Ken Flett and Dom Wooldridge discuss recovery with Helen Gorman.

    How can masters swimmers optimise recovery? Do we need to rush out and buy an ice bath, order some inflatable compression trousers and block book weekly massages?

    Ken also discusses his recovery from recent prostate cancer surgery, including a visit from Sheffield's relay rivals, Basingstoke Bluefins to help complete a charity fundraising challenge.

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  • #132: Countdown to London: Inside British Masters
    2025/04/21

    As the countdown begins for entries to open for the British Masters Swimming Championships, Helen Gorman dives into conversation with Jonathan Saunders to preview what's in store at this year's premier long course showdown in London this June.

    With Jonathan's inside perspective from the British Masters Swimming Committee, tune in for discussion on the future of Masters swimming, including the recent split from Aquatics GB.

    We're al;so celebrating the achievements of Masters swimming nationwide, from the latest on the Masters Decathlon and Inter Counties to the jaw-dropping number of records already shattered in 2025.

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    48 分
  • #131: Finding Free Speed
    2025/04/14

    After coaching Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee, Paul Eaglestone decided to put his methods to paper and write a book. Today he chats to Helen Gorman.

    As a former swimmer and masters swimmer himself, he brings the book to life with stories from a life spent watching some of the best swimmers and coaches in the world. Listen in to find out how you might gain some free speed in the pool and maybe order the book too - Free Speed, by Paul Eaglestone.

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    49 分
  • #130: Flourishing after breast cancer
    2025/04/07

    Judy Brown and Laura Kerrigan join Helen Gorman to discuss breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and successful returns to the pool.

    Their experiences are very different, but they share a determination and positivity that has helped them flourish after cancer.

    Judy shares stories about her records and incredible recent success in the 60-64 age group, and Laura explains why she's setting so many personal best times alongside helping to set up the new Crystal Palace Masters Club and managing the Surrey team at the Inter-Counties.

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    53 分
  • #129: Chlorine-Fuelled Catastrophes - dealing with swim meet disasters
    2025/03/31

    Michelle Ware and Dominic Wooldridge join Helen Gorman for a discussion on racing disasters.

    This light-hearted look at past mistakes includes botched dives, malfunctioning equipment and backstroke navigation issues.

    These things happen to everyone - even masters world champions!

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    48 分
  • #128: The Rise of Trojan SC With Help From AP Race
    2025/03/25

    Award-winning coach Tony Corben and AP Race's Kevin Pickard discuss the rapid evolution of South Downs Trojan SC. In this conversation, we cover the recent visit of the AP Race team to Trojan, explore coaching philosophies, and step into the new Freestyle Media Confession Booth for some exclusive coaching insights.

    Plus, hear one of the toughest sets that masters world record-breaker, Jo Corben does, and get an inside look at one of Adam Peaty's gruelling sets...do you dare try them yourself?

    Hosted by Helen Gorman.

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    51 分
  • #127: Balancing Motherhood, Science and a Swimming Comeback
    2025/03/18

    Mum of four, Julie Howe, chats to Helen Gorman about pregnancy, motherhood and swimming 400 IM at the National Masters Championships just three months after giving birth to her fourth child.

    Hear about Julie's past as a Commonwealth Games athlete in Melbourne in 2006, her decision to step away from competitive swimming at a young age, and her passion for science. Discover what motivated Julie to resume her swimming journey as a member of Woking Swimming Club and how she balances training with her busy life.

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    46 分
  • #126: Will CrossFit Make Me A Better Swimmer?
    2025/03/11

    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, Del explains how CrossFit could fill a gap in overall fitness and wellbeing, whilst also addressing potential drawbacks.

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    46 分