Overcoming Obstacles and Fears Posts

Oct. 9, 2026

Hidden Heart Risks for Masters Swimmers: Understanding Stroke Warning Signs and PFO

Discover the hidden cardiovascular risks active adults face, including Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), and how to recognize subtle stroke warning signs during workouts. Learn why physical fitness does not guarantee immunity from vascular events and how …
Sept. 30, 2026

Why Masters Swimmers Should Stop Comparing Current Times to Past Personal Records

Masters swimmers often struggle with frustration when their current lap times do not match their younger personal records. By letting go of old benchmarks, giving your body grace through aging, and shifting your focus from volume-heavy yardage to pu…
Sept. 30, 2026

Dryland Mobility for Breaststroke: How Masters Swimmers Protect Their Knees

Protecting your knees and hips as a Masters breaststroker requires more than just in-water recovery time. By establishing a mandatory 20-minute pre-swim dryland mobility routine focusing on foam rolling, hip activation, and dynamic stretching, adult…
April 24, 2026

One Stroke at a Time: How Ultra-Endurance Swimmer Steve "Moby" Leitch Is Conquering the Oceans Seven (and Life)

What if the hardest thing you ever did had nothing to do with the water? In this gripping and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Steve "Moby" Leitch, an elite endurance athlete who is one swim away from completing the Oceans Seven Challenge wh…