Part 2 of Shitty Best, a book recap by Pavel Samov, Ph.D. in episode #109 of Heavy Or Not The Coach's Guide to Accountability, Responsibility, and Compassion in High‑Stakes Sports In this episode, #109 of Heavy Or Not, part 2, with insights into Dr. Pavel Somov's "Shitty Best" framework, showing why athletes miss the mark and how coaches can turn those misses into growth. Learn how unconditional self‑acceptance can coexist with high standards and real accountability. The myth of the "unified

Welcome to episode 343 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This week we are back with our third race report of 2026, fresh off Folsom Swimrun long course, a race some version of the Löw Tide Böyz has done every single year for five years running. Spoiler alert, the dynasty continues with another overall team win, but with ÖTILLÖ Casco Bay two weeks away, we treated this one as a B race and a tune up. The Novato swim community showed out in force. Sarah and Robin, who share a Masters pool with

Want to swim freestyle with less effort while moving faster through the water? In this episode, Brenton shares the three key principles that make freestyle feel smooth and effortless: improving your balance and body position, using rotation to maximize efficiency, and timing your stroke and kick so your whole body works together. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer looking to conserve energy, these simple technique adjustments can help you swim farther, faster, and with much less

What a way to wrap up the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow!We are live for the final time this week to recap an absolute monster Day 6 session featuring 11 finals, incredible speed, and pure pool deck drama.We break down Pieter Coetze's historic 100m Backstroke gold—going out under world record pace and clocking his third sub-52 swim in two days! We also analyze Angharad Evans capturing her second gold of the meet in the 200m Breaststroke, Kai Taylor's tactical masterclass in the Men's 200m Free to

Welcome back to Night Swim Podcast! 🌊This episode is packed with some of the biggest conversations in swimming right now.🏊 Topics in this episode:Timecodes0:00 - Intro5:02 - The New Sports Camera Rules Explained25:00 - Australia's New Swim Contracts: Too Late or Game-Changer?33:55 - Gary Hall Jr.'s Gambling Idea Has Swimming Fans Furious43:07 - The CSL's $1 Million Gamble Could Change Swimming Forever53:01 - The Coaching Ego Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About1:10:16 - Hubert Kos vs. Kristóf Milák:

Welcome back to Night Swim Podcast! 🌊This episode is packed with some of the biggest conversations in swimming right now.🏊 Topics in this episode:Timecodes0:00 - Intro5:02 - The New Sports Camera Rules Explained25:00 - Australia's New Swim Contracts: Too Late or Game-Changer?33:55 - Gary Hall Jr.'s Gambling Idea Has Swimming Fans Furious43:07 - The CSL's $1 Million Gamble Could Change Swimming Forever53:01 - The Coaching Ego Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About1:10:16 - Hubert Kos vs

Meet the work of my friend, with his book, Shitty Best. Come and get acquainted with Dr. Pavel Somov's game‑changing ideas from Shitty Best — the logic behind unconditional self‑acceptance and radical compassion for athletes and coaches. Discover why embracing an athlete's "moment‑specific shitty best" can be your competitive edge. In Heavy Or Not, episode #108, you'll learn: How the "shitty best" concept reframes perfection and mistakes in high‑stakes sports. The three categories of performance

on this episode we have a chat about what we have been up this week, our day at the T-100 in London. Also I did a Hyrox sim for my first time and have a chat about how hard I found it, Including setting a new max heart rate. Also we talk about regular everyday items and discuss what triathletes we think they would suit, for example WD-40, AA breakdown cover etc. to follow on social media you can follow us

In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, it's all about one thing: hot takes. Katie Hoff Anderson sits down with four of Team USA's biggest stars: Phoebe Bacon, Gretchen Walsh, Michael Andrew, and Katharine Berkoff to debate the opinions everyone has but rarely says out loud. From swimming controversies to travel etiquette, social media, music, reality TV, and everything in between, no topic is off limits. Should the person in the middle seat always get the armrest? Is one pull into the wall du...

In the final episode of the series, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey record an episode live in the lake, as they wang on about noisy seagulls, sporty books and summer holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Kelly Palace and Guest Co-Host Mark Palace sit down with world-ranked, All-American Masters swimmer (and CPA!) 46-Year Old Ryan Kloppe for an action-packed dive into performance hacks, smart gear, and real-life swimming wisdom. Whether you’re looking to scientifically optimize your pre-race warm-up, level up your gear bag, or just hear one of the most unique underwater marriage proposals ever, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and genuine inspiration you won’t want to ...

We are live wrapping up Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and after a quiet night for the home nations yesterday, tonight the roof came off Tollcross!The Propulsion Swimming Podcast break down an absolutely electric session of racing. We dive into a titanic Men's 100m Freestyle clash where Flynn Southam proved he's the real deal, and Matt Richards got the better of Kyle Chalmers for the first time. We also celebrate an incredible 200m Breaststroke Gold for Jersey’s Philip Navaki, Lewis

Craig Ward and Vicki Payne join Helen Gorman to preview the pool swimming events at the European Masters Championships in Slovakia. From race goals to relays, travel and the excitement of competing against Europe’s best, they share how they’re preparing to race outdoors at the stunning X-Bionic Sphere in Šamorín. Along the way, they discuss what first-time international competitors can expect, the unique atmosphere of Masters racing abroad, and whether the local food and Slovak beer wil...

We are live wrapping up Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games, as the Australians put on an absolute masterclass.Despite the Aussie dominance, 16-year-old Amelie Smith stole the show for England, dropping a massive PB in the 400m IM to take silver behind Jenna Forrester. We also break down Meg Harris leading an Australian 1-2-3 in the 100m Freestyle, Sam Williamson’s incredible comeback story to win the 50m Breaststroke, and Sam Short looking back to his absolute best in the 800m Free.Plus, we celebrate

What does endurance sport give us beyond fitness and performance?In this episode, I speak with Jordina Quain, an endurance swimmer, Ironman athlete, sexologist, educator and PhD researcher exploring how exercise shapes women's sexuality and sense of self. Jordi recently completed her first solo Port to Pub crossing to Rottnest Island after overcoming significant health challenges, using open water swimming as both a comeback goal and a pathway back to confidence, capability and connection. Our

Join us as we discuss the stars to watch in the upcoming US National Championships, including Anna Moesch, Ilya Kharun, Isabelle Stadden, and Caeleb Dressel.

Send us Fan Mail For years, conversations about athlete welfare have rightly transformed the way we think about coaching. But there's another side of the equation that receives far less attention: Who protects coaches? This week I'm joined by coach Sophia Parr (@swim.coach.sophie) for one of the most vulnerable conversations we've ever had on The Swim Brief. Sophie shares the story of being removed from a high school coaching position after months of conflict, isolation, and feeling unsupport...

We are LIVE following a monumental Day 3 at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! We break down an evening packed with Scottish victories, Australian dominance, and incredibly tight semi-finals.We dive deep into Angharad Evans overcoming immense pressure to secure her first international gold in the 100m Breaststroke, and Cam McAvoy proving once again why he is changing the sport of sprinting with a blistering sub-21 second 50m Freestyle.Plus, we break down Pieter Coetze's incredibly gutsy race

The Scarborough Dippers began with a bet between four friends in a coffee shop on a winter's day: who would take the plunge into the cold sea? Ten years later, the group now has dozens of year-round dippers who meet at 7am at Scarborough Beach in Christchurch.The group also runs Wet July, an annual campaign to raise funds for local organisations including kindys, lifesaving clubs, and conservation groups. Members pledge to get in the sea every day of the month and the dippers often raise over

As the list narrows and the visit invites start rolling in, college swim recruiting gets real — and the visit stage comes with lessons no one hands you in a brochure.In this episode of Swim Moms of NJ, we break down official vs. unofficial visits . This week's topics include:📅 The recruiting calendar—what June 15 and August 1 unlock (D1)🏫 Official vs. unofficial visits: who pays, who invites, what's covered💸 The one question that protects your budget🛏️ Airport pickups, separate