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Australian Dolphin Tommy Fraser Holmes took some enforced time off in 2017. He talks to Lach about how he got back into the water and training. In this wide ranging interview they discuss tactics for managing physical and mental issues, motivation swings, support networks and more. The post SDR053: Motivation and coming back after a lengthy break with Thomas Fraser-Holmes appeared first on Mensard.

We continue our discussion about self marshalling by welcoming 2 representatives from New Zealand. Lach chats to Technical Official Greg Forsyth, from Wellington, and Swimmer William Campbell, from Wharenui Swim Club in Christchurch. He learns how it is implemented in NZ, and issues surrounding the system. The post SDR052: Self Marshalling in New Zealand with Greg Forsyth and William Campbell appeared first on Mensard.

Self marshalling has long been seen as something that happens overseas. We decided to find out more about it to understand whether it might be an opportunity for swimming in Australia. Lach was delighted to interview Jay Thomas of USA Swimming to learn how it works there. Mark Heathcote of Swimming NSW, joined the conversation. The post SDR051: Self Marshalling in the USA with Jay Thomas appeared first on Mensard.

To celebrate our 50th episode we follow Kylie Minogue’s lead and ‘step back in time’ to relive some of our best moments from the past 49 episodes. The post SDR050: Swim.Rocks turns 50! appeared first on Mensard.

Coach Robby Cox launched the ‘Off the Blocks’ podcast several years ago featuring exciting and informative conversations with swimmers. Lach and Robby caught up to compare notes. The post SDR049: Swim.Rocks meets Off The Blocks Podcast with Robby Cox appeared first on Mensard.

The Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA) with Swim Australia are the peak body for swimming Coaches, Teachers and Swim Schools in Australia. We talk to CEO Brendon Ward about the organisation and his own history in the water. For further information go to http://ascta.com The post SDR048: Introducing ASCTA with CEO Brendon Ward appeared first on Mensard.

With the light shining at the end of the tunnel swimmers are daring to look forward to returning to the water. Leigh Russell, CEO of Swimming Australia, joins us to discuss: What going on within Swimming Australia? How are we going to restart our sport? What does the future of the sport look like? Join […] The post SDR047: Preparing our return to the water with Leigh Russell CEO Swimming Australia appeared first on Mensard.

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Coaches, parents and swimmers are assisted on their journey through competitive swimming by Gold Class Swimming. Created by Leigh Nugent, Rohan Taylor and Gary Barclay, Lach caught up with Rohan to learn more. Gold Class Swimming Website. The post SDR045: Gold Class Swimming with Rohan Taylor appeared first on Mensard.

Ben and Lach announce the launch of the new Swim.Rocks digital community for swimming people who stay dry. Join free of charge here: http://community.swim.rocks The post SDR044: We’re launching!! appeared first on Mensard.

One of Australia’s most respected coaches, Graeme Carroll, joins us to tackle one of the biggest issues affecting swimming – keeping young adults in the sport. We talked about Graeme’s career, experiences of coaching young adults, and strategies to help coaches and parents deal with swimmers who are 18-25 years of age. The post SDR043: How do we keep young adults in swimming? With Graeme Carroll appeared first on Mensard.

Exciting news – Swim.Rocks is expanding! In this episode we introduce our new team member Coach and former swimmer Lachlan Vane-Tempest. The post SDR042: Lach joins the team appeared first on Mensard.

FINIS LaneVision is the world’s first artificial intelligence powered performance tracker to help swimmers improve their technique. Launched on 23rd March in San Francisco by Aspiricx, swimmer, coach and software engineer Benjamin Hunt joined us to discuss this major innovation. Further information: Aspiricx website Apple App store Google Play Aspiricx Instagram Aspiricx Facebook Aspiricx YouTube […] The post SDR041: Introducing FINIS LaneVision with Benjamin Hunt of Aspiricx appeared first on Mensard.

“Keep Swimming” is Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell’s advice to the sport in the face of the Corona virus today Wednesday 18th March 2020. In this extensive interview Leigh discusses sources of advice, possible event scenarios for the future, and what she is looking forward to. Further information: Swimming Australia website The post SDR040: Keep Swimming with Leigh Russell appeared first on Mensard.

Lachlan Vane-Tempest host of “Lunch with Lach” talks to us about his love of swimming in and out of the water. Checkout ‘Lunch with Lach’ on Youtube here. The post SDR039: Lunch with Lach has Brunch with Ben appeared first on Mensard.

A very short but crucial episode this week. Further information at: http://swim.rocks/busy The post SDR038: Do you want to help solve the biggest problem in swimming today? appeared first on Mensard.

“Extremely short, round and middle aged” is how our guest Sally Goble describes herself. “I don’t look anything like Michael Phelps”. We learn that London based Sally discovered swimming in her 30s and celebrated her 50th birthday by swimming in 50 pools in 50 days – one mile in each. She’s swum the English Channel […] The post SDR037: Swimming when you’re nothing like Michael Phelps with Sally Goble appeared first on Mensard.

Research shows that swimming is the most popular participation sport in Australia, but what is it for? This week your host, Ben Ramsden, discusses his observations of swimming over the past few months. Please let us know your feedback via email (ben@swim.rocks) or Facebook. What does swimming mean to you? The post SDR036: What is swimming for? appeared first on Mensard.

Most competitive swimming programs contain a dry land element. We talk to Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Michael Reynolds about the role his profession plays in supporting athletes achieve their full potential. Our conversation covered: The difference between Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Therapeutic Massage specialists Typical issues that swimmers encounter that may benefit from Physiotheraphy Is it […] The post SDR035: The role of Physiotherapy in Swimming with Michael Reynolds APA appeared first on Mensard.

Bronte and Cate Campbell’s Mum Jenny joins us to discuss the reality of nurturing a family of 5 kids. In this special Swim.Rocks first birthday episode we cover everything from personal identity to chocolate, and wet swimming cosies to reframing success. The post SDR034: The realities of swimming in a large family with Jenny Campbell appeared first on Mensard.