Engage in a deep and revealing conversation that explores the nuances of coaching, the evolution of swimming techniques, and the philosophies that drive success in the world of triathlon and competitive swimming. We cover the importance of disagreeing as coaches to foster growth, the challenges of adapting coaching techniques over time, and the anecdotal versus scientific bases of their practices. We touch on the psychological aspects of competition, emphasizing the role of the heart and brain over physical prowess alone. We even dive into insights on making a difference in athletes' lives, underscoring the lifelong journey of learning and adaptation for both coach and athlete. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the art and science of coaching, the mental fortitude required for competitive success, and the rich experiences that define the swimming and triathlon community.

This podcast episode features an enlightening conversation with Camille Baptiste, a race director who advocates for inclusivity in triathlon. Dive into the journey of organizing events, the importance of short course races for beginners, and the critical role of community swims and bike rides. Camille shares insights on creating a more inclusive triathlon culture, making the sport accessible for females, ethnic minorities, and newbies. The discussion covers dealing with criticism, the impact of race gear and times on participation, and strategies for attracting and retaining participants. This episode is a call to focus less on competition and more on the community and personal growth through triathlon.

This podcast explores critical insights on maximizing off-season training for triathletes, featuring in-depth discussions on training strategies, nutrition, recovery, and technology's role in tailoring training plans. Emphasizing the transition from distance to speed, the use of platforms like TriDot and Fuelin to customize training and nutrition plans, and the impact of technique adjustments on swimming, the podcast offers a comprehensive guide to achieving peak performance. It stresses the importance of setting achievable goals, maintaining fitness through race participation, and balancing training with personal commitments. Highlighting the mental aspects of racing and the value of coaching, it also explores community engagement via platforms like TriSwimCoach and social media for holistic support and adaptability in training environments.

In this episode, Kevin passes the TriSwimCoach baton to Dominic, marking a big shift in leadership. They share stories from their early days in coaching to the latest in their careers, revealing how their approaches to teaching have evolved over time. Whether it’s tackling the challenges of coaching beginners or fine-tuning the techniques of competitive triathletes, they emphasize the need for personalized coaching that really fits the swimmer’s goals. Plus, they’ll give us a sneak peek into the future of TriSwimCoach, including plans to boost the community vibe with more online interaction and international swim camps. It’s all about building a supportive space for swimmers to thrive. So, grab your headphones and tune in to get caught up on TSC. 

In this episode of the TriSwimCoach podcast, Kevin has a chat with Robert Szentes. Robert is a life and success strategist, transformational master trainer, visionary, and thought leader. It is his passion to inspire and authentically lead the next generation of conscious influencers and leaders who seek to empower others for the betterment of humanity.

He is a former electrical software engineer and the skills he learned gave him the ability to understand and decode the complex logic of the human mind. Robert is also the author of the bestselling book “The Mastering of Your Mind: A Practical Guide to Decode Your Fears and Create Peace and Prosperity in Your Life.” He is also the host of the podcast “The Subconscious Secrets for Prosperity.”

In this episode, Kevin and Robert talk about stress, and exercising one’s consciousness and power. They also covered other helpful topics like becoming resilient, chunking exercise, and winning in your age group, and in life. So much beneficial information and wisdom in today’s episode, so don’t miss it!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Robert's background
• How he helps people
• His take on stress
• On going through what you feel you have lost
• On realizing that you have the power
• Exercising consciousness
• Becoming more resilient
• Chunking exercise
• On one’s true self
• Winning in your age group
• On his book “The Mastering of Your Mind: A Practical Guide to Decode Your Fears and Create Peace and Prosperity in Your Life”
• On his coaching programs

Links:

• The Mastering of Your Mind by Robert Szentes
• Prosperity Mindset Podcast by Robert Szentes
• Advanced Mindset Institute
• Freedom Lovin Podcast & Blog

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In this episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviewed Lee Bougie. Lee is a researcher, science teacher, speaker, and holistic nutritionist. She also leads the research and development department at Nested Naturals. She teachers at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and runs workshops on various wellness topics.

Lee is a writer for Contentment Magazine and does media appearances focusing on sleep, stress, and the circadian rhythm. She is also a certified stress mastery educator and a diplomat of The American Institute of Stress.

In the interview, Lee and Kevin talked about sleep and how it affects health and triathlon racing. Other topics they discussed include insomnia and its causes, what caffeine does, and what happens to the body during sleep. If you are interested in things related to sleep, don’t forget to tune in!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How she got interested in the topic of sleep
• Her sleep issues
• The importance of sleep
• What happens to the body during sleep
• Possible causes for lack of sleep
• Sleep timing
• What causes insomnia and what can be done about it
• What jet lag is
• Causes of jet lag and what can be done about it
• What melatonin is
• On dealing with insomnia
• What caffeine does
• Sources of magnesium
• On athletes/triathletes taking supplements to replace electrolytes
• What her company does and the products they offer

Links:

• The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype by Michael Breus
• The Fit Triathlete
• Nested Naturals
• 25% off of any of their products

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In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach podcast, Kevin interviews Coach Todd Malcolm. Todd is a Calgary Ironman Specific coach who has been involved in the sport of triathlon both as an athlete and a coach.

Todd has been a 4-time member of the Canadian Triathlon Team, 3-time Olympic Distance Provincial Champion (25-29 x2 and 40-44 Age group), and qualified for the Elite Alberta team during his 20+ years of racing. He has also competed in over 100 triathlons with experience in sprint to Ironman distance races.

In the last four years, Todd has been an Ironman All-World athlete. He has been coaching juniors and adults of varying abilities for the last 19 years. In the interview, they talked about how he got started in triathlon, his first race experience, and his WHY.

This is one episode you’ll surely learn a lot of things from Coach Todd, so don’t miss it!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How he got started in triathlon
• The biggest challenge he faced in his first race
• His deep motivating factor when doing all his races
• On coaching people
• How he first started coaching children and why he transitioned to coaching adults
• What happened after his first Ironman
• How he trains people for their first Ironman
• His thoughts about strength training
• Mistakes he sees people make
• His advice for the listeners

Links:

• Todd Malcolm on Instagram
• No Limits Triathlon on Facebook
• No Limits Triathlon website
• Map to Triathlon
• Training Helps

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In this episode of the TriSwimCoach podcast, Chris Hague is back! Kevin & Chris talk about the idea of motivation and how to avoid burnout in triathlon. Chris recently completed his Master's Degree in Sports Psychology and talked about it for a short time in the interview. They also discuss his life from then to now, getting some social pressure, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and more. Listen and enjoy!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Chris' life trajectory then and where he is now
• Places where he's hoping to travel to
• The idea of motivation
• Some of Chris' tips that people could implement in their lives to avoid burnout and get back to that motivation
• Self-determination theory
• Social pressure
• Relatedness
• Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
• The reason why sometimes the best workouts we've done are when we don't feel like doing them
• What to do if you have 3 days in a row being out of it (no training/workout: tired)

Link:

• Start with Why by Simon Sinek

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In today's episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin talks about the 3 benefits of doing straight swims in your workout. He discusses some facts about swimming straight without rest. Listen and enjoy!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Swimming straight distances
• Advantages of straight swims
  • Mental strength
  • Relaxing
  • Measure your endurance

Link:

• TriSwimCoach website

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In today’s show, Kevin interviews TriDoc Jeff Sankoff. Jeff is an emergency physician and multiple Ironman finisher in Denver, Colorado. He has completed more than 50 70.3 distance races (including 5 world championships) and 6 Ironman distance races (including 1 world championship) since taking up the sport in 2001.

In the interview, Jeff shares how he’s able to still improving despite aging, what led him to triathlon, and how he avoids getting injured. He then discusses the 5 common triathlon myths and how to thrive in the sport regardless of your age.

This is one helpful episode you’ll surely enjoy so make sure to listen!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• On still performing despite aging
• What led him to triathlon back in 2001
• How he mentally dealt with not being a good swimmer to doing longer races
• On not getting injured
• On the importance of strength training
• The 5 common myths of triathlon and how to thrive in the sport
  • Recovery aids
  • I don't need a coach
  • I can get faster by using product X rather than training more
  • I'm past my prime, I can only get slower
  • Quantity of training is more important than quality of training
• The pneumatic compression garments
• Hot and cold therapy
• The infrared sauna
• His recommendation for beginners
• The keys to training for any sport: consistency and quality of training

Links:

• TriDoc Coaching
• TriDoc Coaching on Facebook
• TriDoc Coaching on Instagram
• TriDoc Coaching on Twitter
• The TriDoc Podcast
• Email Address: tri_doc@icloud.com

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In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach Podcast, Kevin discusses dropping the grind and still succeeding- including 4 things one needs to do when creating that "space" to do better.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• His take on the audiobook he listened to
• How the best ideas come while swimming
• What having an off time to get better at swimming means
• Things to do when creating that "space" to do better

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In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin covers the top 5 essentials for swim success.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The top 5 essentials for swim success
  • Rotate hips
  • Self Acceptance
  • Breath control
  • Consistency
  • Positive self-concept

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In today's episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin covers a blog post he wrote on getting faster in the water in 3 steps. He also shares upcoming events for the podcast. Tune in and enjoy!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Updates about the podcast
• Question on how to get faster
• 3 things to focus on

Links & Resources:

• Triathlon Swim Training Plan

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In this episode of the TriSwimCoach podcast, Kevin was interviewed by Dominic Latella on his Swim Out Of The Box Podcast. They talked about Kevin's latest event in Europe and the preparations he did prior to the race.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What marathon swimming is
• Why he decided to do the marathon swim
• On Kevin's open water swims
• Open water swimming strategies
• What Kevin ate before the race
• His training before the race 
• His training ritual and routine
• How the Wim Hof breathing method changed his life

Links & Resources:

• Swim Out Of The Box Podcast
• The Joe Rogan's Podcast
• Nomad Health Coach
• Kevin's Website
• Kevin's Twitter
• Kevins's Facebook

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In this episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviews Kim Chambers of kimswims.com. Kim completed many water swims and one recently featured on a Netflix documentary is an ocean swim from the Farallon Islands to San Francisco in Northern California

In this inspirational interview, they talked about her life growing up, how she got injured and hospitalized, introduced herself into swimming, swimming from Farallon Islands to San Francisco, featured in Netflix and more.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Her life growing up
• How swimming came to her life
• How long she was hospitalized
• Swimming in the San Francisco bay
• If you think you can't do something or you're afraid of doing something, that's exactly the time that you should do it
• Exposure to cold water
• How she picked the places she wanted to swim
• Her thoughts when she was swimming at the Farallon Islands (sharks?)
• The most difficult part of the swim
• Her motivation when she's swimming
• How Netflix end up featuring her
• Finishing her 30 mile epic swim
• Charity the she's helping

Links & Resources:

• Kim Swims (Netflix) 
• 2-Day Swim Clinic / Boston
• Nomad Health Coach
• Nomad Health Coach on Facebook
• Warrior Canine Connection
• Kim on Instagram
• Kim on Twitter
• Kim Chambers Website 
• Email Address: hello@kimswims.com

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In this episode of the TriSwimCoach Podcast, Kevin interviewed a returning guest on the show, Coach Dominic Latella of SwimBox. They talked about an upcoming clinic that Dominic is going to be running and also some really cutting edge information that you cannot miss. Enjoy today’s episode!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Announcement on co-hosting a clinic
• What they're going to be doing in the clinic
• Propulsive phase
• Kayaking drill
• On being obsessed about the finish of the stroke versus obsessing about the catch of the stroke
• On not having an endless pool to practice
• The most important thing when it comes to swimming: The core
• Flow state
• Straight arm freestyle
• Nomad Health Coach

Links & Resources:

• Nomad Health Coach
• Boston Clinic
• Chicago Clinic
• Kayak Drill for Sprint Freestyle Swimming (by SwimBox on YouTube)
• Solid State Paddle Drill for Freestyle Propulsive Phase (by SwimBox on YouTube)
• Email Address: dominic@theswimbox.com

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In this episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviews Coach Chris Newport, triathlon coach, registered dietician, nutritionist, endurance coach, and metabolic and sweat expert at The Endurance Edge. In today’s show, they tackled 5 things triathletes would be crazy not to pay attention to. You’ll surely learn a lot of things in today’s episode so don’t miss it!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Who Chris is and how she got into where she is now
• 5 things triathletes would be crazy not to pay attention to
• Running shoes
• Cycling techniques
• Swimming techniques
• How someone should eat during long races
• Chris's thoughts on eating as a "reward" for exercise
• Her plans these days

Links & Resources:

• Why We Sleep Book by Matthew Walker
• Nappuccinos To Weekend Z's: Strategize To Catch Up On Lost Sleep
• The Endurance Edge website
• Email Address: chris@theenduranceedge.com

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In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviewed Chris Hague. Chris experimented with HVMN and took their product, Ketone Ester. They also talked about the different aspects of ketones, trainings, and what it all means. It's an interesting episode, so don’t forget to tune in!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What ketone is
• Two ways the body starts producing ketones
• Keto fog
• How it fits in the training
• The point of his experiment
• Exogenous ketone
• When to take ketones
• What they set out to do
• How Chris felt while doing his workouts
• His thoughts on the ketone experiment
• What he thinks can extend his performance
• Key takeaways

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In this episode, Kevin interviews Mikael Eriksson, a top age-group triathlete coach, founder of Scientific Triathlon and the host of the podcast “That Triathlon Show.” They discuss Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance (& Swim) Training.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Mikael's background and how he got into triathlons
• Steps he took to get to where he is right now
• His races last year
• His goals for this year
• Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs
  • Frequency/ Volume of training (VOL)
  • High Intensity Training (HIT)
  • Training Intensity Distribution (TID)
  • General Periodization Details (Annual)
  • Sports-specific and micro-periodization schemes
  • Training Stimuli Enhancement (i.e. Altitude, Heat, Energy availability)
  • Race/Pace Training
  • Training Taper
• High intensity workout and defining anaerobic
• Letting go of the ego
• What periodization is

Links & Resources:

• Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs
• That Triathlon Show EP#120 - Training Priorities: Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs
• Scientific Triathlon Training Zones calculator
• That Triathlon Show 
• Scientific Triathlon Website

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In this episode, Kevin interviews Jason Ryer, a health coach, and Bulletproof coach. Jason works with all kinds of people—from weight loss clients to athletes and everything else in between. They talk about the benefits and risks of fasting, his fasting program, and much more. Enjoy!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Jason's background
• Some of the ways fasting can help with one’s goals
• What fasting is
• The benefits and risks of fasting
• 16/8 fasting
• Therapeutic fasting
• What he recommends to those who train a lot
• The beauty of intermittent fasting
• His fasting program

Links & Resources:

• Zen Strength - Jason Ryer Website
• Fasting Program
• Jason's Email Address: jason@zenstrength.fitness

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In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin chats with Coach Dominic. They tackled Wim Hof breathing and swimming. Plenty of helpful insights in this episode, don't miss it!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The Wim Hof method
• Over-oxygenating yourself
• On whether or not Wim Hof breathing should be done before a race
• When and where to test out the method
• Buteyko breathing method
• People that can benefit from the method
• Sudden deaths in triathlons
• Warming up

Links & Resources:

• Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer by Lynne Cox
• The Wim Hof Breathing Method with Andrew Harper – TSC Podcast #107 
• Wim Hof Method App (Android) 
• Wim Hof Method App (iOs) 

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In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin and Chris went through some of the questions that came up in their TriSwimPro member group.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What the best advice for the off season is and how to maintain one’s focus
• Getting component and consistency
• How to effectively leverage indoor training tools
• Ensuring you know the purpose of each workout
• On being consistent
• Being mindful of all the body mechanics
• What can be done in the weight room that will help while you don't have access to the pool or Vasa Swim Erg
• The importance of setting the expectation to be realistic
• How to break through when stuck
• The Wim Hof breathing method

Links & Resources:

• TriSwimCoach Website
• TriSwimCoach's Facebook Group
• TriSwimCoach Blog

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• In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin and Chris discuss an article Chris wrote called "Level Up Your Swim". Chris also touches on the USA Triathlon coaching certification that he just completed.
  
  Topics discussed in this episode:

  • What people should focus on in each level
  • How to focus on your form
  • Finding the tune in your swim
  • Relaxing in the water
  • Catching the pool
  • Syncing with the upper body
  • Having a mono speed swim
  • Not doing it frequently enough
  • Boosting your volume
  • Ideal number of swims and workouts per week
  • Getting certified by USA Triathlon
  • Building the confidence for open water swimming
  • Finding a coach who has interpersonal skills

  Links & Resources:

  • Level Up Your Swim Blog by Chris Hague
  • Vasa SwimErg 
  • USA Triathon

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In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviewed Brian Bielanski. Brian has been a journalist for nearly 30 years covering some of the biggest news stories of our time. Recently, he founded Team Kick Obesity, a project that aims to help people participate in and enjoy endurance events.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What prompted him to take up Journalism
• Quitting school and starting work
• On being chubby
• Healthy foods
• Not getting much exercise in the past
• His wake up call
• What he did after realising he has to do something about his weight
• His goals
• His psychology for years
• What he did after his surgery
• What Team Kick Obesity is about and how he started the group
• His upcoming website
• His advice to people who are just starting out on their weight loss journey
• Improvement in his training
• His challenges in terms of swimming
• Time needed to master swimming

Links & Resources:

• Team Kick Obesity Facebook Group (Open Group)
• Team Kick Obesity Facebook Group (Closed Group)
• Website - teamkickobesity.org

In this episode, Kevin interviewed Bryan Falchuk, the best-selling author of the book "Do a Day." His work has been featured in several top publications like Inc. Magazine, The LA Times, Chicago Tribune, and more. He has spoken at multiple TEDx events and has been a featured guest on over 100 podcasts and radio shows.

In this episode, they discussed many topics including the anxiety he had when he was 5 years old that led to obesity and how he overcame that anxiety. They also talked about finding one’s true motivation and the idea of habits.

In addition, he also talked about his book "Do a Day" and the philosophy behind it. Bryan has learned many lessons along the way which he used to develop his unique approach to inspiring others to become successful.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Bryan's background
• How he faced his hardships
• What diet is
• On losing the excess weight
• How he achieved permanent change
• Sense of purpose
• On finding true motivation
• Self-love
• Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation
• Four key things about motivation
• The importance of values
• The "Do a Day" philosophy
• The idea of habit
• On being mindful of behaviours

Links & Resources:

• The Fit Triathlete
• Beginner Triathlete 
• Bryan Falchuk's Ted Talk
• Breaking2 Documentary
• Primal Endurance Podcast
• Bryan's website
• For TriSwim listeners
• Kevin's Email Address: kevin@triswimcoach.com