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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!**

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

 Download this episode     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 [...]Read More →

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...

 Download this episode     In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin and Chris go through some member and subscriber questions Topics discussed in this episode: Off season advice and how to maintain one’s focus Getting component and consistent How to effectively leverage indoor training tools Ensuring you know the purpose of each workout Being mindful of [...]Read More →

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...

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...

 Download this episode     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 [...]Read More →

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...

 Download this episode     In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviews 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: [...]Read More →