Masters Topics, Athletes & Coaches Interviews Episodes

Can you imagine becoming a multiple national champion and world and national record holder in swimming while battling breast cancer and raising triplets, which were born to our guest as 41 year old full time attorney?! That's exactly what our guest, Karen Einsidler, has accomplished in her incredible journey. This 67 year old champion joins us as we dive into her inspiring story of resilience, love for the sport and indomitable spirit. These have helped her overcome numerous obstacles. Karen is ...

You'll gain inspiration from Champion Tara Mack's positive and adventurous mindset, as she tackles a new swimming challenge, her first-ever 200 Fly, with a lighthearted and determined approach, reminding us that sports should be enjoyed and approached with a "why not?" attitude. You are sure to get a kick out of the fact that Kelly caught Tara behind the blocks just moments before this big swim. T-Mack (Tara's nickname) emphasizes the importance of sticking to her race plan, focusing on techn...

Today's guest, Brodie Hynes, is flowmazing! He's an MIT graduate who studies hydrodynamics, is a coach and a national champion swimmer himself. Brodie shares insights and tips on swimming the 200 butterfly event, emphasizing the importance of not being afraid it and maintaining a smooth and flowy technique. You will also learn what throttling means, as Kelly and Maria did. He also discusses training strategies and some valuable sets to help anyone prepare to swim thi...

Discover the remarkable story of Diann Uustal, a 76-year-old multiple world record holder in masters swimming, as she shares her inspiring journey as she heads into major back and neck surgery this very week. Diann is a member of the Sarasota Sharks Masters Team and from breaking records in challenging events to swimming through constant pain, Diann's unwavering mindset and faith will leave you in awe. Hear her discuss her training schedule, overcoming obstacles, and setting new goals, includin...

Can the 200 Breast be made easier? National Champion Breaststroker Michael Aubrey of Palm Beach Masters thinks so! In this episode, he shares some of the best advice we've ever heard for swimming the 200 breast and more. Listeners will learn about Michael's daily practice routine, a combination of dry land and wet training, having the right coach, and seeking guidance from experienced individuals to achieve success in any activity. You will also discover the importance of little tips and techni...

Ready for some quick Champion's Mojo? 37-year old Sarah Swoch, a Masters swimmer for St. Pete Masters (since the age of 18) joins the show right before her 100 butterfly at YMCA Masters Nationals. Sarah shares her love for the Masters swimming community and her training routine, which includes swimming five to six times a week and rock climbing twice a week. She also talks about her career as an eighth-grade science teacher, the importance of promoting science education and how we can use sci...

Ready for some Mojo from Adam Ritter, a member of the Palm Beach Masters and a 37-year-old world record holder? We caught up with Adam on deck at the YMCA Masters Nationals, where he dominated with six gold medals in his first short course meet since before the COVID break. Discover the swimming strategies and energy management techniques that Adam uses as a multiple-time national champion and world record holder. Ritter shares his approach to racing, emphasizing the importance of managing his ...

Kelly and Maria dive into the question of whether swimming gets easier, and share their personal experiences and insights on overcoming challenges in the water. From breathing techniques to mindset shifts, learn practical tips to improve your swimming performance and make your time in the water more enjoyable. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer, this episode offers valuable wisdom and inspiration to help you enhance your swimming skills and dive deeper into your swim adventures...

This episode is about the impact of emotions on athletic performance and how using the most powerful positive emotions can make you perform your best! Kelly and Maria agree that an athlete's (or any kind of performer's) emotions before an event, can impact their results in a big way. Positive emotions such as love, gratitude, and compassion produce oxytocin and norepinephrine, which make us feel good and powerful, while negative emotions such as fear, guilt, and shame produce cortisol and make ...

If you want to take your swimming to new heights this interview is for you! You'll hear great stories, tips and advice for getting faster from the extraordinary Masters Swim Coach Mark Kutz, of NOVA Aquatics of Virginia. Join Kelly and Maria for the 200th episode of Champion's Mojo! Just a few of the topics and stories: 1) A new masters swimmer that has gone from barely being able to swim to darn fast! 2) The 3 most important things Masters Swimmers need to be doing 2) Why just swimming lap...

This episode is a great Q & A on how to improve your starts off the block with some very basic information, and some lesser discussed deep dives on the topic to give you an advantage in your next race. Multiple tips for how to improve your pool starts and when to go to the block When the heat before yours finishes, you will hear three short whistles, and then one long whistle. The long whistle indicates that you can step onto the block. Once you are on the block, curl your toes around the fro...

Masters Swimmers, so many tips to help you get faster in your next meet is in this episode! Whether you are experienced or new to Masters swimming there are many gems for improvement from this stellar swimmer and coach with a contagious passion for the sport. And if you've ever thought about swimming with your local Youth Swim Team, this episode is for you! Masters World and National record holder Eric Christensen has been training with a "kids" team for 20 years and it pays off for him in a bi...

Masters Swimmers, have you ever swum faster in practice or alone than in a meet, or when it was time to put it all on the line? Have you been overly worried about how your stroke looks, the piano falling, or that you don't look the part? Then Kelly's and Maria's conversation today will be of value to you! While swimming is a technique driven sport, sometimes that can be taken too far. A few discussion topics in this episode: 1) Kelly's practice set of 500s where she went faster than in a recent ...

This interview is guaranteed to inspire you and brighten your day! Swim Ft. Lauderdale Masters Team (SFTL) is one of the largest and best masters swimming programs in the nation. Esteemed Head Swim Coach Marty Hendricks gives only one award each year, "The Clyde Akbar Spirit Award". In this interview you'll meet the man behind the award, Clyde Akbar himself. Clyde's life reads like a page-turning novel, starting with being thrown off a cliff into the sea at age 12 as his intro to swimming. Clyde...

Join dedicated Masters Swimmer Lindsay Price, Captain, SpaceX Falcon Ark Recovery Vessel, for this riveting interview on Champion's Mojo and learn about how she (mostly) swims seven days a week, breaks glass ceilings in the maritime industry, and lives on a ship for 28 days at a time! This remote interview took place while Lindsay was captaining a ship heading east of the Bahamas to recover a SpaceX rocket that was about to be launched into space. She describes watching rocket launches and the ...

Masters swimmers, are you ready for an engaging and fun discussion between Kelly and Maria, about the topic of flip turns in swimming and how it can relate to life? You'll find today's show relatable whether you are an experienced swimmer, or brand new to flip turns! One of the best parts of the podcast is the story that Maria shares about her struggle with flip turns, and then Kelly helps break it down into different parts, providing an example of how to approach learning a flip turn. You'll a...

Champion's Mojo is all-in on the love of Masters Swimming and Masters Swimmers! In this episode we share with you a big CELEBRATION, why we are in love with our upcoming guests and the future topics that will take your swimming to the next level, whether you are elite or brand new to masters swimming! Join Kelly and Maria for this 5-minute trailer of what's coming up and a Valentine's wish for you! Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a med...

Champion's Mojo's guest is elite swim coach Abbie Fish, the founder of Swim Like a Fish, a virtual swimming coaching business. Tune in to hear Abbie's advice for setbacks and other important topics like: -Cross Comparisons of performance -How relationships can change -Champions are us, not others "out there" -Your coach should be "others focused" -Iron deficiency in athletes and much more! ABOUT ABBIE: Abbie has over 25 years of experience in competitive swimming with 10+ years of el...

Barbara Hernandez, World Open Water Swimmer of the Year (2020) is known as the Ice Mermaid. She recently broke two world records in some of the world's most dangerous waters. From deadly ice water temperatures to poisonous creatures she has encountered in open waters, she shares how she manages to excel at ice and extreme open water swims. Discussing an event she finished without the use of her one leg after a Man-o-war jellyfish attack. Barbara also shares with us how she sets no limits on hers...

Is there a comparison monster lurking in your mind? Comparison is the thief of joy, but it’s also the thief of confidence. Kelly and Maria give us 7 practical solutions to crushing the bad habit of comparing yourself What are your triggers that make you compare yourself? Talent? It happens when you compare your abilities to another person’s gifts. Therefore, you don’t notice your uniqueness and get disappointed when you can’t do what another person can do. Financial resources? This is where y...

Linda Irish Bostic, 2022 US Masters Swimming Coach of the Year reveals some great mojo in her interview. You are going to love the concept of brain dumping this champion shares and so much more to help make you a champion! Head Coach of Palm Beach Masters (PBM). Extraordinary Coach of the Palm Beach Masters with 500+ registered USMS members! 2022 USMS Coach of Year. Currently 12 FINA world, 28 usms national records 5 usms relay. 491 Top Ten Award USMS Certified Level 4 Coach. Dan Lotano’s C...

If you are an athlete, parent, or someone who is trying to keep multiple balls in the air successfully, you’re going to want to stick around and get some Mojo from today's guest. In this episode are joined by marathon swimming champion Morgan Filler. Morgan’s accomplishments include being a former member of the US National Open Water Team, spending five years on the FINA World Cup Marathon Pro Swim Circuit, winning the 28.2-mile swim around Manhattan, and Morgan becoming an honorary member of th...

Whether you are an experienced open water (OW) swimmer or a complete rookie, this episode is for you! Host Kelly and Co-Host Maria dive deep into the world of open-water swimming with co-host, Maria Parker, a newbie to the sport and Host Kelly Palace a National Champion and veteran of over 100 OW races. In our conversation, we detail Maria's first-ever open-water swim experience, the 2-Mile Cable Nationals 2022 Open Water National Championship. Our discussion will help listeners interested in th...

Today’s guest believes that by simply enhancing the quality of your breathing, you can improve your health, performance, and happiness. Dr. David Deppeler incorporates the simple, scientifically proven breathing technique detailed in the best-selling book The Oxygen Advantage in his roles as an advanced Oxygen Advantage instructor, master swimmer, physical therapist, and the founder of Breathe Your Truth. His qualifications include a physical therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madis...