In 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 humanity. He is a former electrical software engineer and the skills he learned gave him the ability to understand and decode the complex logic of the human mind. Robert is also the author of the bestselling book “The Mastering of Your Mind: A Practical Guide to Decode Your Fears and Create Peace and Prosperity in Your Life.” He is also the host of the podcast “The Subconscious Secrets for Prosperity.” In this episode, Kevin and Robert talk about stress, and exercising one’s consciousness and power. They also covered other helpful topics like becoming resilient, chunking exercise, and winning in your age group, and in life. So much beneficial information and wisdom in today’s episode, so don’t miss it! Topics discussed in this episode:  Robert's background How he helps people His take on stress On going through what you feel you have lost On realizing that you have the power Exercising consciousness Becoming more resilient Chunking exercise On one’s true self Winning in your age group On his book “The Mastering of Your Mind: A Practical Guide to Decode Your Fears and Create Peace and Prosperity in Your Life” On his coaching programs  Links:  The Mastering of Your Mind by Robert Szentes Prosperity Mindset Podcast by Robert Szentes Advanced Mindset Institute Freedom Lovin Podcast & Blog  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

The Mastering of Your Mind with Robert Szentes - TSC Podcast #145

In 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 Contentment Magazine and does media appearances focusing on sleep, stress, and the circadian rhythm. She is also a certified stress mastery educator and a diplomat of The American Institute of Stress. In the interview, Lee and Kevin talked about sleep and how it affects health and triathlon racing. Other topics they discussed include insomnia and its causes, what caffeine does, and what happens to the body during sleep. If you are interested in things related to sleep, don’t forget to tune in! Topics discussed in this episode:  How she got interested in the topic of sleep Her sleep issues The importance of sleep What happens to the body during sleep Possible causes for lack of sleep Sleep timing What causes insomnia and what can be done about it What jet lag is Causes of jet lag and what can be done about it What melatonin is On dealing with insomnia What caffeine does Sources of magnesium On athletes/triathletes taking supplements to replace electrolytes What her company does and the products they offer  Links:  The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype by Michael Breus The Fit Triathlete Nested Naturals 25% off of any of their products  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Optimizing Your Sleep with Lee Bougie - TSC Podcast #144

In 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 qualified for the Elite Alberta team during his 20+ years of racing. He has also competed in over 100 triathlons with experience in sprint to Ironman distance races. In the last four years, Todd has been an Ironman All-World athlete. He has been coaching juniors and adults of varying abilities for the last 19 years. In the interview, they talked about how he got started in triathlon, his first race experience, and his WHY. This is one episode you’ll surely learn a lot of things from Coach Todd, so don’t miss it! Topics discussed in this episode:  How he got started in triathlon The biggest challenge he faced in his first race His deep motivating factor when doing all his races On coaching people How he first started coaching children and why he transitioned to coaching adults What happened after his first Ironman How he trains people for their first Ironman His thoughts about strength training Mistakes he sees people make His advice for the listeners  Links:  Todd Malcolm on Instagram No Limits Triathlon on Facebook No Limits Triathlon website Map to Triathlon Training Helps  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

You signed up for your first Ironman…now what? - TSC Podcast #143

In 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, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and more. Listen and enjoy! Topics discussed in this episode:  Chris' life trajectory then and where he is now Places where he's hoping to travel to The idea of motivation Some of Chris' tips that people could implement in their lives to avoid burnout and get back to that motivation Self-determination theory Social pressure Relatedness Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation The reason why sometimes the best workouts we've done are when we don't feel like doing them What to do if you have 3 days in a row being out of it (no training/workout: tired)  Link:  Start with Why by Simon Sinek  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Motivation and How to Avoid Burnout in Triathlon - TSC Podcast #142

In 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:  TriSwimCoach website  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Benefits of Long Straight Swims - TSC Podcast #141

In 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 how he’s able to still improving despite aging, what led him to triathlon, and how he avoids getting injured. He then discusses the 5 common triathlon myths and how to thrive in the sport regardless of your age.  This is one helpful episode you’ll surely enjoy so make sure to listen! Topics discussed in this episode:  On still performing despite aging What led him to triathlon back in 2001 How he mentally dealt with not being a good swimmer to doing longer races On not getting injured On the importance of strength training The 5 common myths of triathlon and how to thrive in the sport  Recovery aids I don't need a coach I can get faster by using product X rather than training more I'm past my prime, I can only get slower Quantity of training is more important than quality of training   The pneumatic compression garments Hot and cold therapy The infrared sauna His recommendation for beginners The keys to training for any sport: consistency and quality of training  Links:  TriDoc Coaching TriDoc Coaching on Facebook TriDoc Coaching on Instagram TriDoc Coaching on Twitter The TriDoc Podcast Email Address: tri_doc@icloud.com  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

5 Common Myths and How to Thrive in Triathlon at Any Age With Tridoc Jeff Sankoff - TSC Podcast #140

In 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 Things to do when creating that "space" to do better  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Drop The Grind And Succeed - TSC Podcast #139

In 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 & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

The Top 5 Essentials for Swim Success - TSC Podcast #138

In 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 you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

The Art of Getting Faster In The Water - TSC Podcast #137

In 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 water swimming strategies What Kevin ate before the race His training before the race  His training ritual and routine How the Wim Hof breathing method changed his life  Links & Resources:  Swim Out Of The Box Podcast The Joe Rogan's Podcast Nomad Health Coach Kevin's Website Kevin's Twitter Kevins's Facebook  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Swimming From Asia To Europe with Kevin Koskella - TSC Podcast #136

In 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 hospitalized, introduced herself into swimming, swimming from Farallon Islands to San Francisco, featured in Netflix and more. Topics discussed in this episode:  Her life growing up How swimming came to her life How long she was hospitalized Swimming in the San Francisco bay If you think you can't do something or you're afraid of doing something, that's exactly the time that you should do it Exposure to cold water How she picked the places she wanted to swim Her thoughts when she was swimming at the Farallon Islands (sharks?) The most difficult part of the swim Her motivation when she's swimming How Netflix end up featuring her Finishing her 30 mile epic swim Charity the she's helping  Links & Resources:  Kim Swims (Netflix)  2-Day Swim Clinic / Boston Nomad Health Coach Nomad Health Coach on Facebook Warrior Canine Connection Kim on Instagram Kim on Twitter Kim Chambers Website  Email Address: hello@kimswims.com  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Doing something that you're afraid of with Marathon swimmer Kim Chambers - TSC Podcast #135

In 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-hosting a clinic What they're going to be doing in the clinic Propulsive phase Kayaking drill On being obsessed about the finish of the stroke versus obsessing about the catch of the stroke On not having an endless pool to practice The most important thing when it comes to swimming: The core Flow state Straight arm freestyle Nomad Health Coach  Links & Resources:  Nomad Health Coach Boston Clinic Chicago Clinic Kayak Drill for Sprint Freestyle Swimming (by SwimBox on YouTube) Solid State Paddle Drill for Freestyle Propulsive Phase (by SwimBox on YouTube) Email Address: dominic@theswimbox.com  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Rethinking the Propulsive Phase In Freestyle With Dominic Latella (Also: Tri Swim Clinic in Boston June 22-23!) - TSC Podcast #134

In this episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviews Coach Chris Newport, triathlon coach, registered dietician, nutritionist, endurance coach, and metabolic and sweat expert at The Endurance Edge. In today’s show, they tackled 5 things triathletes would be crazy not to pay attention to. You’ll surely learn a lot of things in today’s episode so don’t miss it! Topics discussed in this episode:  Who Chris is and how she got into where she is now 5 things triathletes would be crazy not to pay attention to Running shoes Cycling techniques Swimming techniques How someone should eat during long races Chris's thoughts on eating as a "reward" for exercise Her plans these days  Links & Resources:  Why We Sleep Book by Matthew Walker Nappuccinos To Weekend Z's: Strategize To Catch Up On Lost Sleep The Endurance Edge website Email Address: chris@theenduranceedge.com  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

5 Things Triathletes Would Be Crazy Not to Pay Attention To - TSC Podcast #133

In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviewed Chris Hague. Chris experimented with HVMN and took their product, Ketone Ester. They also talked about the different aspects of ketones, trainings, and what it all means. It's an interesting episode, so don’t forget to tune in! Topics discussed in this episode:  What ketone is Two ways the body starts producing ketones Keto fog How it fits in the training The point of his experiment Exogenous ketone When to take ketones What they set out to do How Chris felt while doing his workouts His thoughts on the ketone experiment What he thinks can extend his performance Key takeaways  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!** 

The HVMN Ketone Experiment with Chris Hague - TSC Podcast #132

In this episode, Kevin interviews Mikael Eriksson, a top age-group triathlete coach, founder of Scientific Triathlon and the host of the podcast “That Triathlon Show.” They discuss Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance (& Swim) Training. Topics discussed in this episode:  Mikael's background and how he got into triathlons Steps he took to get to where he is right now His races last year His goals for this year Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs  Frequency/ Volume of training (VOL) High Intensity Training (HIT) Training Intensity Distribution (TID) General Periodization Details (Annual) Sports-specific and micro-periodization schemes Training Stimuli Enhancement (i.e. Altitude, Heat, Energy availability) Race/Pace Training Training Taper   High intensity workout and defining anaerobic Letting go of the ego What periodization is  Links & Resources:  Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs That Triathlon Show EP#120 - Training Priorities: Seiler's Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs Scientific Triathlon Training Zones calculator That Triathlon Show  Scientific Triathlon Website  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Seiler's Hierarchy of Swim Training Needs with Mikael Eriksson - TSC Podcast #131

In this episode, Kevin interviews Jason Ryer, a health coach, and Bulletproof coach. Jason works with all kinds of people—from weight loss clients to athletes and everything else in between. They talk about the benefits and risks of fasting, his fasting program, and much more. Enjoy! Topics discussed in this episode:  Jason's background Some of the ways fasting can help with one’s goals What fasting is The benefits and risks of fasting 16/8 fasting Therapeutic fasting What he recommends to those who train a lot The beauty of intermittent fasting His fasting program  Links & Resources:  Zen Strength - Jason Ryer Website Fasting Program Jason's Email Address: jason@zenstrength.fitness  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Getting Healthy Through Fasting with Jason Ryer - TSC Podcast #130

In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin chats with Coach Dominic. They tackled Wim Hof breathing and swimming. Plenty of helpful insights in this episode, don't miss it! Topics discussed in this episode:  The Wim Hof method Over-oxygenating yourself On whether or not Wim Hof breathing should be done before a race When and where to test out the method Buteyko breathing method People that can benefit from the method Sudden deaths in triathlons Warming up  Links & Resources:  Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer by Lynne Cox The Wim Hof Breathing Method with Andrew Harper – TSC Podcast #107  Wim Hof Method App (Android)  Wim Hof Method App (iOs)   **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

In Depth Discussion on Wim Hof Breathing and Swimming - TSC Podcast #129

In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin and Chris went through some of the questions that came up in their TriSwimPro member group. Topics discussed in this episode:  What the best advice for the off season is and how to maintain one’s focus Getting component and consistency How to effectively leverage indoor training tools Ensuring you know the purpose of each workout On being consistent Being mindful of all the body mechanics What can be done in the weight room that will help while you don't have access to the pool or Vasa Swim Erg The importance of setting the expectation to be realistic How to break through when stuck The Wim Hof breathing method  Links & Resources:  TriSwimCoach Website TriSwimCoach's Facebook Group TriSwimCoach Blog  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Triathlon Swimming Q&A With Coaches Kevin & Chris - TSC Podcast #128

In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin and Chris discuss an article Chris wrote called "Level Up Your Swim". Chris also touches on the USA Triathlon coaching certification that he just completed.  Topics discussed in this episode:  What people should focus on in each level How to focus on your form Finding the tune in your swim Relaxing in the water Catching the pool Syncing with the upper body Having a mono speed swim Not doing it frequently enough Boosting your volume Ideal number of swims and workouts per week Getting certified by USA Triathlon Building the confidence for open water swimming Finding a coach who has interpersonal skills  Links & Resources:  Level Up Your Swim Blog by Chris Hague Vasa SwimErg  USA Triathon  **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

Level Up Your Swim and USAT Certification - TSC Podcast #127

In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviewed Brian Bielanski. Brian has been a journalist for nearly 30 years covering some of the biggest news stories of our time. Recently, he founded Team Kick Obesity, a project that aims to help people participate in and enjoy endurance events. Topics discussed in this episode:  What prompted him to take up Journalism Quitting school and starting work On being chubby Healthy foods Not getting much exercise in the past His wake up call What he did after realising he has to do something about his weight His goals His psychology for years What he did after his surgery What Team Kick Obesity is about and how he started the group His upcoming website His advice to people who are just starting out on their weight loss journey Improvement in his training His challenges in terms of swimming Time needed to master swimming  Links & Resources:  Team Kick Obesity Facebook Group (Open Group) Team Kick Obesity Facebook Group (Closed Group) Website - teamkickobesity.org

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