Whether you’re barely surviving your first triathlon swim or trying to shave seconds off your Ironman split, this podcast’s got something for you. It’s training tips, real talk, and occasional chaos—all from Tri Swim Coach and a bunch of folks who’ve actually done the damn thing, including pros and long-time coaches. You’ll hear stories, advice, some laughs, and maybe even figure out how to swim faster without feeling like you're drowning in regret. Hosted by Kevin Koskella, a dude who's bee ...
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Let’s Talk About the Feather: Yeah, That’s a Real Thing
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22:42Most swimmers finish their stroke like they’re just trying to get their arm out of the way—not like they’re trying to move forward. In this solo episode, I’m diving into a concept almost nobody talks about in freestyle: the feather. The feather is that subtle but crucial outward motion at the end of your stroke that sets up a smooth recovery and gi…
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In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach Podcast, we dive into what it means to make swimming more than just another workout—it’s a lifestyle. We talk about the unique quirks of swim coaches (like why we all dress like we just got off a boat), how swimming can be a form of therapy, and why getting in the water isn’t just good for your body—it’s good f…
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Breaking All the Rules: How Ryan Stille Got Faster
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57:58Alright, this episode is a wild one. I’m sitting down with Ryan Stille, an open-water swimmer who basically threw front-quadrant freestyle out the window and decided to swim like a normal human. You know, with actual efficiency and momentum not that “pause-and-pray” nonsense that everybody loves to preach. We get into the whole transformation: how …
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Alright, this episode is a wild one. I’m sitting down with Ryan Stille, an open-water swimmer who basically threw front-quadrant freestyle out the window and decided to swim like a normal human. You know, with actual efficiency and momentum not that “pause-and-pray” nonsense that everybody loves to preach. We get into the whole transformation: how …
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So in this one, we spiral—emotionally and professionally. We talk about Top Chef making us cry, why your arms shouldn't be twins (yes, like your eyebrows), and how telling someone “real swimmers go under 2:00” is basically psychological warfare in a swim cap. Also, keyhole pulls? Trash. Gone. Antiquated like floppy disks and landlines. Oh—and one o…
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What do eyebrows, shoulder pumps, and Reddit have in common? Apparently… swimming. We get into why your arms shouldn’t be twins, how “failure” might be the best coach you’ve ever had, and why outdated technique advice just won’t die. 🧠 If you've ever thought “I'm not a swimmer”, you need to hear this. 🎙️ Catch the full episode every Monday at 5 a.m…
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In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood pieces of freestyle: the recovery. You’ve probably been told you need a “high elbow.” Maybe you’ve spent way too much time trying to make your recovery look pretty instead of making it functional. We’re blowing all of that up today. I’ll walk you through why the way you bring your arm…
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TSC Teaser - Rotation 101: Stop Overthinking, Start Swimming Better
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4:57Think your recovery doesn’t matter? Think again. In tomorrow’s full episode, I’m breaking down why how you bring your arm forward in freestyle can make or break your entire stroke. We’ll talk about why “high elbow recovery” is mostly nonsense, why your shoulder blade, not your elbow, is the real MVP, and how fixing your recovery can unlock smoother…
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Rotation 101: Stop Overthinking, Start Swimming Better
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35:42In this episode, we’re cracking open the chaos that is your freestyle rotation. Spoiler: if you’re flipping over like a damn rotisserie chicken or swimming flat like a pancake, you’re doing it wrong. We break down why 45 degrees is the magic number, how your shoulder blades are secretly calling the shots, and why your kick should not be the engine …
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More Kick Talk: Ankles, Quads, and the Smiley Face Line -#164
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56:38Back for round two, and yes—we’re still talking about your kick. Because guess what? It’s still not working the way you think it is. In this episode, we’re diving deeper into flutter kick mechanics: tight ankles, sleepy hamstrings, and the mysterious “smiley face line” under your tush (you’ll know it when you feel it). We’re breaking down why your …
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TSC Teaser - More Kick Talk: Ankles, Quads, And The Smiley Face Line
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3:04Click here to Join the TSC Newsletter SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Click Here: To flip this one breathing switch and swim further than you ever thought you could without gassing out or training harder 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4 🧠 Want Help With Your Kick or Breathing? DM me on…
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In this episode, we’re kicking things off (pun intended but not really) with the one part of freestyle everyone loves to ignore: your legs. That’s right—your lazy, sinking, drag-inducing legs. We’re talking all things kick: why “saving your legs for the bike” is a myth that needs to die, how your pelvis and core are running the show (literally), an…
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TSC Teaser - Your Legs Called; They Want a Job
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6:09Sponsor 🏊♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox – where your swimming gets better and no one judges your feet. 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger Take the Freestyle Breathing Course: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swi…
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Technicians, Therapists, and Taskmasters - #162
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50:44In this episode, we’re talking coaching styles—technicians, therapists, and taskmasters—and what it really means to teachsomeone to move better in the water. We dive into a strange-but-effective drill (nips to hips, anyone?), the myth of the “perfect” catch, and why your swimmers might be soaking you on deck during butterfly. There’s also a solid d…
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TSC Teaser - Technicians, Therapists, and Taskmasters
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7:03Sponsor 🏊♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox – the real MVP of swim coaching. If you’re in the DC area and want to swim like you care: 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger The Freestyle Breathing Course is live: https://triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Want to level up your swimming game? Check out the Tri Swim …
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In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really going on with your arm recovery—and spoiler: your hand isn’t the problem. We dig into body awareness, core connection, and why your stroke might be falling apart the second you stop thinking about it. There’s talk of Pilates (yes, seriously), the myth of the “perfect recovery,” and how to stop swim…
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In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really going on with your arm recovery—and spoiler: your hand isn’t the problem. We dig into body awareness, core connection, and why your stroke might be falling apart the second you stop thinking about it. There’s talk of Pilates (yes, seriously), the myth of the “perfect recovery,” and how to stop swim…
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Let's Talk about Breathing (Solocast) - #160
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23:19Alright, folks—if you feel like you’re drowning every time you swim, this one's for you. Turns out, most people completely overthink breathing in the water. So in this episode, I’m breaking it down: why you’re probably doing it wrong, how to fix it, and a stupidly simple drill that’ll change everything. Got questions? Drop a comment. Think your swi…
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Welcome back to The Tri Swim Coach Podcast! And if this is your first time listening congrats—you just made the best decision of your triathlon career. Or maybe the worst. We’ll see. Want to talk with Brook? You can find her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookbenten?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== You can also check ou…
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- Tackle correcting your breathing in Freestyle with the TSC Breathing Crash Course - https://triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing - Want to level up your swimming game? Check out the Tri Swim Success Program - https://triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4 Our guest today is Brook Benton. Brook is a personal trainer in Austin, TX and was a finalist for…
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What’s up, ya waterlogged maniacs?! Welcome back to The Tri Swim Coach Podcast! And if this is your first time listening, congrats—you just made the best decision of your triathlon career. Or maybe the worst. We’ll see. 🔥 First up—Austin, Texas, April 4-6. You, me, and a bunch of other poor souls figuring out how to swim like actual athletes. Hands…
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🫁 - Tackle correcting your breathing in Freestyle with the TSC Breathing Crash Course - https://triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🏊♂️ - Want to level up your swimming game? Check out the Tri Swim Success Program - https://triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4 Upcoming Swim Camps: Austin, Texas - April 4th - 6th (8 slots available) $425 per athlete.…
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Austin, TX TSC OPen Water Camp! 🏊♂️🔥 Alright, listen up, — if your working on your swimming and need to gain open water skills, this camp is for you. Coach Dominic Latella is hosting a next-level swim camp, and if you’ve ever thought, “I’d love open wate to be fun, and also not feel like I’m dying in the process,” then sign up right now before all…
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Are Wetsiuts a Hack or are you a Hack? - #155
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1:00:04Think your swimming is smooth? Spoiler: it’s not. Join our free video analysis group where we meet twice a month—once to roast your strokes individually and once to fix them as a group. It’s like having a personal swim coach and a support group for your flailing, all in one! Shoot me an email at [email protected] or slide into my DMs for th…
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TSC Teaser - Are Wetsiuts a Hack or are you a Hack?
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3:03Think your swimming is smooth? Spoiler: it’s not. Join our free video analysis group where we meet twice a month—once to roast your strokes individually and once to fix them as a group. It’s like having a personal swim coach and a support group for your flailing, all in one! Shoot me an email at [email protected] or slide into my DMs for th…
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Swimming Philosophy- From Potato Sticks to Mudskippers - #154
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47:14Think your swimming is smooth? Spoiler: it’s not. Join our free video analysis group where we meet twice a month—once to roast your strokes individually and once to fix them as a group. It’s like having a personal swim coach and a support group for your flailing, all in one! Shoot me an email at [email protected] or slide into my DMs for th…
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TSC Teaser 2 - Swimming Philosophy- From Potato Sticks to Mudskippers - #154
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4:24Think your swimming is smooth? Spoiler: it’s not. Join our free video analysis group where we meet twice a month—once to roast your strokes individually and once to fix them as a group. It’s like having a personal swim coach and a support group for your flailing, all in one! Shoot me an email at [email protected] or slide into my DMs for th…
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TSC Teaser 1 - Swimming Philosophy- From Potato Sticks to Mudskippers - #154
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4:59Think your swimming is smooth? Spoiler: it’s not. Join our free video analysis group where we meet twice a month—once to roast your strokes individually and once to fix them as a group. It’s like having a personal swim coach and a support group for your flailing, all in one! Shoot me an email at [email protected] or slide into my DMs for th…
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The Art of Swim Training: You can swim fast, But can you float? - #153
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55:48Think your swimming is smooth? Spoiler: it’s not. Join our free video analysis group where we meet twice a month—once to roast your strokes individually and once to fix them as a group. It’s like having a personal swim coach and a support group for your flailing, all in one! Shoot me an email at [email protected] or slide into my DMs for th…
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Mastering Force Production - Leveling Up Your Swimming - Episode #152
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40:59Ever sit there and think, ‘How the hell do I get more power in the water?’ Well, we break it down for ya in this episode. Check it out! - Check out the Force Prodution Progression here: https://fb.watch/x0-rxTSeX5/ - Tackle correcting your breathing in Freestyle with the TSC Breathing Crash Course - https://triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing - Wan…
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Rotation is a fundamental component of human movement - Episode #151
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55:26Tackle correcting your breathing in Freestyle with the TSC Breathing Crash Course - https://triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing Want to level up your swimming game? Check out the Tri Swim Success Program - https://triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4 Swimming is really about the individual - Sign up for a Live Video Analysis and work directly with Co…
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Tackle correcting your breathing in Freestyle with the TSC Breathing Crash Course - https://triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing Want to level up your swimming game? Check out the Tri Swim Success Program - https://triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4 Swimming is really about the individual - Sign up for a Live Video Analysis and work directly with Co…
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The Philosophy of Coaching and Lifelong Learning in Swimming and Triathlon with Lou Tharp - Episode #149
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1:01:08Engage 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 ane…
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Amplifying Diversity and Community in Triathlon with Camille Baptiste - TSC Episode #148
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54:14This 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 tr…
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Mastering Triathlon Training: Off-Season Strategies for Peak Performance with Josh Banks - TSC Podcast #147
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1:17:47This 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 p…
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Transition of Leadership and Teaching Philosophy in TriSwimCoach with Kevin Koskella - TSC Podcast #146
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47:37In 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 compet…
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The Mastering of Your Mind with Robert Szentes - TSC Podcast #145
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51:12In 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 huma…
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Optimizing Your Sleep with Lee Bougie - TSC Podcast #144
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36:30In 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 Contentmen…
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You signed up for your first Ironman…now what? - TSC Podcast #143
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48:10In 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 qua…
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Motivation and How to Avoid Burnout in Triathlon - TSC Podcast #142
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32:21In 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, i…
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Benefits of Long Straight Swims - TSC Podcast #141
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5:42In 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: TriSwimCoac…
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5 Common Myths and How to Thrive in Triathlon at Any Age With Tridoc Jeff Sankoff - TSC Podcast #140
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42:05In 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 ho…
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Drop The Grind And Succeed - TSC Podcast #139
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3:57In 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 …
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The Top 5 Essentials for Swim Success - TSC Podcast #138
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4:35In 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 **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & revi…
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The Art of Getting Faster In The Water - TSC Podcast #137
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5:45In 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 **If yo…
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Swimming From Asia To Europe with Kevin Koskella - TSC Podcast #136
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42:41In 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 …
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Doing something that you're afraid of with Marathon swimmer Kim Chambers - TSC Podcast #135
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1:09:50In 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 hospi…
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Rethinking the Propulsive Phase In Freestyle With Dominic Latella (Also: Tri Swim Clinic in Boston June 22-23!) - TSC Podcast #134
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46:36In 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-hosti…
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