#112: Doctor Dom on Balancing Swimming with a Medical Career
Doctor and masters record holder Dom Wooldridge joins the podcast this week to talk about his training routine amid a testing career and lifestyle.
Nov 19, 2024•36 min
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#111: Talking the psychology of motivation with Helen Davis
Sports Psychologist Helen Davis joins the podcast once more to talk about motivation, hosted by Helen Gorman.
Nov 12, 2024•43 min
#110: Talking Nationals and 24 years of Pullbuoy with Steve Buckley
Pullbuoy first came to light in 2000 thanks to founder Steve Buckley, providing a fan's eye view of British Swimming. 24 years later, it's still going strong. Steve joins Helen Gorman this week on the podcast to chat about that, and review the Masters National Championships that took place at the end of October. Check out Pullbuoy's feature film launched in early 2024; Imogen Clark, Leaving It All In The Pool, on the website: https://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/imogen/
Nov 05, 2024•44 min
#109: Glenn Smith on coaching Olympic and Paralympic swimmers
Glenn Smith joins the podcast this week to talk about his role in the rise of Olympic and Paralympic swimmers at Mansfield Swimming Club.
Oct 29, 2024•35 min
#108: Previewing the 2024 National Masters Championships
Host Helen Gorman is joined by Julie Hoyle and Joe Malone to preview all the action across the weekend in Sheffield.
Oct 21, 2024•42 min
#107: Record holder Rob Shaw on beating cancer twice
Rob Shaw is a record holder masters swimmer. He's also a cancer surviver. Listen to his story, hosted by Helen Gorman.
Oct 14, 2024•35 min
#106: Life as a Radio DJ and Triathlete
Hattie Pearson is a Radio DJ on Hits Radio. She is also a triathlete. Find out what songs get her through her swims, which songs she hates to have stuck in her head, and how she found a love for triathlon.
Oct 07, 2024•37 min
#105: How to achieve longevity in swimming
This week, host Helen Gorman is joined by City of Cardiff coach Graham Wardell. They discuss the none negotiables for swimmers if they want to achieve longevity in swimming, despite life often getting in the way. Mentions also for Dara Torres, Florent Manaudou and Sarah Sjöström and how they have shown the way to achieving big despite their ages.
Sep 30, 2024•37 min
#104: Discussing The Golden Generation of Breaststrokers and more with Ian Swift
Host Helen Gorman - a world record breaststroker herself - is joined by a fellow breaststroke record holder Ian Swift of City of Sheffield Swimming Club for this week's episode.
Sep 23, 2024•41 min
#103: Rebecca Lennon on marathon swimming and training for the English Channel
Trafford Metro's Rebecca Lennon has had quite the journey in swimming. From a top-level 200m backstroker in her formative years, to a marathon swimmer in her adult life, she is currently training to swim the English Channel. Rebecca talks to host Helen Gorman.
Sep 16, 2024•40 min
#102: Olympian Maggie Kelly MBE on her illustrious career in elite and masters swimming
Host Helen Gorman is joined by Maggie Kelly MBE, who competed at the 1976, 1980 and 1988 Olympics. Maggie discusses her swimming career on the elite stage and her transition into masters swimming.
Sep 09, 2024•41 min
#101: Olympics, Paralympics, European Masters Champs, and more
Host Helen Gorman is joined by Jo and Tony Corben to chat all about the Olympics, Paralympics, European Masters Champs, among other things. Give Helen Gorman a shout out following her first hosting gig!
Sep 02, 2024•38 min
#100: Celebrating one hundred episodes of the podcast
The Freestyle Media podcast is ending how it started, with Kath Tunnicliffe, Beth Hogg and Joe Malone talking all things swimming. We discuss joining new swimming clubs, tailoring training, competing around the world and share our favourite memories of the last 100 episodes of the podcast. Get 15% off goggles from TheMagic5 by using the link www.themagic5.com/freestylemedialimited Get a personalised strength and mobility programme at www.oxolt.com
Jun 17, 2024•52 min
#99: Masters National Champs - What We Know So Far
This week we're joined by Jonathan Saunders, masters swimmer and member of the Masters Working Group, to discuss what we know so far about the Swim England Masters Nationals Championships, following the release of the schedule for the weekend.
Jun 10, 2024•48 min
#98: How to periodise your training and plan for the unexpected
This week, masters swimmer and triathlon coach John Wood joins the podcast once more to discuss when to accelerate and decelerate your training, and what to do when life gets busy but you don't want to let go of your hard work. From perfect training conditions, to only getting one small swim in per week, and everything in between, we've got you covered in this conversation. Get 15% off products from TheMagic5 by using the link: www.themagic5.com/freestylemedialimited Get a strength and mobility ...
Jun 03, 2024•44 min
#97: Siobhan-Marie O'Connor on coaching actress Daisy Ridley for Young Woman and the Sea
Former Great Britain Olympian and silver medallist, Siobhan-Marie O'Connor, joins the podcast this week to talk about coaching actress Daisy Ridley who stars as Trudy Ederle in Disney's Young Woman and the Sea, set to be released on 31 May 2024. Siobhan-Marie discusses how she landed the job, what Daisy's starting base was, and the programme she undertook to help turn Daisy into a top-class swimmer. Trudy Ederle was, of course, the first women to swim the English Channel, and the film is based o...
May 27, 2024•31 min
#96: A million metres to raise a million pounds in 2024
Masters swimmer John Griffin is on course to complete his challenge in 2024 of swimming a million metres, while aiming to raise £1 million in the process for the Cornish Air Ambulance. John is 70-years-of-age and has never swam this distance over a period of a year before, but wanted to set himself a lofty challenge in retirement. He lives in Cornwall and the Air Ambulance is close to his heart. Listen to John's approach, training regime and fundraising feats in this engaging chat. If you would ...
May 20, 2024•32 min
#95: What it takes to organise a swimming competition
This week, Chris Malpass of Trafford Metro joins to discuss what went into organising Trafford's first-ever masters meet - from creating a working group months in advance, to defining the schedule of events, and choosing the music to play on the day. Get 15% off all product from TheMagic5 by using the link: www.themagic5.com/freestylemedialimited Get a personalised strength and mobility programme at www.oxolt.com
May 13, 2024•50 min
#94: Swimming superstitions with Helen Sadler, Julie Hoyle and Helen Gorman
Do you have to get on the blocks on a certain side? Do you have to eat a certain meal the day before? Or do you have to go to the toilet in the same cubicle each time (cough cough, Julie)? In this episode, Helen Sadler, Julie Hoyle and Helen Gorman discuss their race day superstitions and other crazy behaviours they know other swimmers have. Get 15% off products from TheMagic5 by using the link: www.themagic5.com/freestylemediaswimming Get a personalised strength and mobility programme at www.ox...
May 06, 2024•47 min
#93: From The Vault - Debating the perfect training volume
This week on Freestyle Media, swimmers Helen Gorman, Dan Mills and Katie Moore, along with Trafford Metro coach Bob Bolton, take part in a discussion on training volume. Is there a perfect amount and, if so, what is it? Get 15% off a pair of custom-fit goggles from TheMagic5 by using the affiliate link www.themagic5.com/freestylemedialimited Get a personalised strength and mobility programme at www.oxolt.com
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min
#92: Through The Water With Amanda Heath
Amanda Heath competes in the 65-69 age category and is a serial medal winner and world champion. Records are a source of motivation for Amanda which keeps the fire burning bright for her. She considers swimming competitions a chance to compete but also spend time with her 'swimming family'. This is Through The Water With Amanda Heath. Get 15% off products from TheMagic5 by using the link: www.themagic5.com/freestylemedialimited Get a personalised strength and mobility programme at www.oxolt.com...
Apr 22, 2024•39 min
#91: Building up to the British Masters Championships
Here we go, then! Everything you need in the build up to the British Masters Championships, taking place in Swansea, Wales across three days. Host Joe Malone is joined by Jonathan Saunders, Jamie McHale and David Westcough to discuss the swimming, the travelling and the downtime across the weekend. Ger 15% off products from TheMagic5 using the link: www.themagic5.com/freestylemedia Get a personalised strength and mobility programme at www.oxolt.com
Apr 15, 2024•45 min
#90: Capturing swimming's most epic moments with commentator Andy Jameson
This year Andy Jameson celebrates his 36th year in the commentary box, following a successful swimming career of his own that saw him win medals on the Olympic, Commonwealth, world and European stage. Andy is the voice you hear when tuning into the swimming on the BBC, over many years including all the major competitions. Reflecting on his time as a commentator, and the recent Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, Andy discusses some of his most memorable moments behind the mic. Get 15% off produc...
Apr 08, 2024•56 min
#89: Discussing Aquatics GB, Olympic Trials and more with Nick Hope
After British Swimming announced its rebrand to Aquatics GB last week, Sports Reporter Nick Hope jumped on the podcast to discuss what this means for our sport and the advantages it could give the whole aquatics umbrella, including masters swimming. We also discuss Olympic Trials and, well, Easter eggs... Get 15% off products from TheMagic5 by using the link: www.themagic5.com/freestylemedialimited Get a personalised strength and mobility programme at www.oxolt.com
Apr 01, 2024•44 min
#88: Through The Water With Dan Mills
Recently crowned a double World Masters Champion for the 400 and 800 freestyle in Doha, Dan Mills recalls his swimming journey that saw him become age group champion as a teenager and go on to compete at the Youth Olympics. After a year of full-time training as an 18 year old, Dan decided to head to university and study medicine, and has since competed on the masters stage, to quite an outstanding level. This is Through The Water With Dan Mills. Get 15% off products from TheMagic5 by using the l...
Mar 26, 2024•58 min
#87: Qualifying for Olympic Trials at 37 with John Wood
This week I speak once more to John Wood, who recently competed at a licensed meet and made the qualifying time for the 100m butterfly for Olympic Trials in April this year. The Trials will be held at the London Aquatics Centre and John - who is 37 and last qualified for an Olympic Trials 20 years ago - hopes to enjoy the experience and take on a no-pressure mentality. John discusses how he's got faster over the years and how his training is simple but on point. Get 15% off products from TheMagi...
Mar 19, 2024•39 min
#86: Selling the pathway from age group to masters swimming
This week, Beth Hogg joins to talk about how we can make the pathway to masters swimming a more attractive proposition to age group, senior and university swimmers. Such a small percentage of swimmers 'make it', but the rest can still experience the best years of their swimming lives at masters level - breaking PBs, setting records and winning medals. Get 15% off products from TheMagic5 by using the link www.themagic5.com/freestylemedialimited Get a personalised strength and mobility programme a...
Mar 12, 2024•49 min
#85: Ben Shaw on starting his own swimming brand Last Is Fast
Ben Shaw has two passions: swimming and fashion. In 2022, he decided to merge the two and create his own brand, named Last Is Fast (LIF). 18 months on, he now sells a range of products including swimming caps, t-shirts, hoodies and more, through his website and at pop-up shops at swimming competitions. Ben talks about how he came to setting up his brand, how it's been going and where he plans to take it in the future. You can check out the website at www.lastisfast.co.uk Get 15% off products fro...
Mar 05, 2024•28 min
#84: Through The Water With James Wardle
This week we go through the water with British record holder in the 200m freestyle (short course) in the 35-39 age category, James Wardle. James grew up in a swimming family and began with the club his dad had a long affiliation with spanning upwards of 40 years. James says he wasn't always the best in training as a teenager, but knew he had ability, and went on to swim with the Loughborough University team when he studied a Politics degree there. Now late 30s, swimming has become about more tha...
Feb 27, 2024•43 min
#83: Build up to the World Aquatics Masters Championships
As our masters athletes prepare to head out to Doha, Qatar, I'm joined by Amanda Heath, Olly Espinasse and Esther Iseppi before they pack their bags and fly out for competition. We preview the Worlds, find out what they're swimming, what their hopes for the competition are, and if they have any plans to be tourists whilst out in Qatar. Get 15% off a pair of goggles from TheMagic5 by using the link: www.themagic5.com/freestylemedialimited Head to www.oxolt.com to get a personalised strength and m...
Feb 20, 2024•44 min
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