Get ready to take notes as we sit down with Shirley Loftus, a 71-year-old swimming powerhouse who is smashing records and redefining the limits of age. She's not just keeping up with, but outpacing, her competition by a staggering three minutes in her age group - after recovering from a shoulder surgery. Shirley's secret? An intensive, well-rounded training regimen of six days a week, including working with a sprint coach and a mid-distance coach, and pairing up with a fellow distance swimmer for grueling sessions with little rest. Listen to how she's transformed her performance by incorporating these sprint workouts into her routine. In the second half, we delve into Shirley's motivations and goal-setting habits that keep her striving for more than just records. She reveals her desire to swim all 18 events in a year, and her enduring hope of excelling in another stroke, a testament to her never-ending pursuit of challenges. Discover which she thinks is the hardest event of them all and why. This is an episode that beautifully captures the spirit of persistence, the power of setting incremental goals, and, above all, the sheer joy of swimming. Tune in and let Shirley's incredible story inspire you to reach for your own athletic summits. If you struggle with dry, itchy hair and skin, TRISWIM is perfect for you. Head over to sbrsportsinc.com and use code MOJO23 for 23% off your order! This code is only valid for the next 30 Days so get yourself some TRISWIM today! To help prevent, heal, and protect yourself from the harsh pool chemicals, upgrade your post-swim hair and skin routine with TRISWIM Premium After-Swim Care, a favorite among master’s swimmers and swimmers of all ages. TRISWIM is a swimmer-specialized personal care line of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion that is specifically formulated to gently remove chlorine, salt water, and other harsh pool chemicals while strengthening & hydrating. TRISWIM soothes, repairs & heals the hair and skin with vitamins, botanicals, proteins and Keratin all with fun tropical scents. TRY TRISWIM. Thank you for listening to Champion's Mojo! If you enjoy the show, we'd be so grateful if you'd leave us a review on Apple.