Champions Mojo for Masters Swimmers

• New York City Shines for Masters Star Eve Maidenberg, EP 296

  Want to know what it takes to get faster with less time and more life on your plate? We sit with AGUA Masters swimmer Eve Maidenberg at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center to unpack how a New York Youth Centered team culture, smart training, and relentless curiosity turned a once-retired age-grouper into a 49-year-old dropping times she never touched at 18.Eve opens up about AGUA’s unique mix of recent grads and seasoned pros, where mentorship flows both ways and great coaching keeps athletes engaged. We talk venues—Asphalt Green’s long-course pool NE uptown and a 25-yard setup downtown—and why variety matters for pacing, turns, and confidence. Then it’s 200 free nerdery: how to craft a painful-but-winnable race, why some elite swimmers breathe in and out of every wall, and when oxygen management beats rigid rules. If middle distance is your sweet spot, you’ll hear practical tactics you can apply in the next set.Training isn’t just more yards. Eve shares a weekly rhythm of six pool sessions, focused strength training three times a week, yoga for mobility, and spin when needed to build capacity without breaking down. We dig into favorite sets like descending-interval 200s and shotgun progressions, which force efficiency as the clock tightens and teach a fearless close. The conversation turns deeply personal as she recounts coming back from a hip stress fracture and a heart issue, the mindset shifts those injuries demanded, and how smarter planning turned setbacks into speed.You’ll walk away with concrete ideas for masters training, insight into pacing the 200 free, and a reminder that community is a performance tool. If you love swim strategy, resilient comebacks, and the spark of a team that shows up for each other, this one belongs in your queue. Enjoy the story, try the sets, and tell us how you’d pace your next 200. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a teammate, and leave a quick review so more swimmers can find it.Email us at [email protected]. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. Check out Kelly's Books at www.KellyPalace.com

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• Trial Attorney Finds Solutions While Swimming: William Robinson, EP 295

  A pool deck can feel like a second home, and today’s conversation proves why. In this brand New episode we chat with attorney and masters swimmer William Robinson at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center to trace a life shaped by laps: early lessons in New Haven, Connecticut with Olympic great Don Schollander, a joyful return sparked by his daughters, and a training rhythm that blends endurance heart with sprint ambitions. William shares the open water feat that tested his grit—a nine-mile lighthouse swim—and explains why the 50 free still calls his name as he chases speed, craft, and longevity.What stands out most is how the water sharpens his mind for the courtroom. William describes using swims as moving meditation, a place where arguments settle, focus deepens, and solutions surface. He walks us through his go-to set of 10x100 on a sustainable sendoff, the value of three to four weekly sessions at Victory Pool, and the quiet confidence that comes from realistic, consistent training. We also swap notes on heroes: Michael Phelps for his relentless range and Katie Ledecky for decade-long excellence and process-driven mastery.The heart of the episode is purpose. William celebrates his family, including a daughter who became the first Black woman to earn a PhD in nuclear engineering from MIT, and he channels that pride into advocacy for a more diverse aquatics community. From Florida to Texas, he sees momentum and calls on all of us to extend more invitations, build pipelines, and make the deck welcoming for every swimmer. If you care about performance, balance, and impact, this story offers a model: use sport to think better, live calmer, and open doors for others.If this conversation moved you, tap follow, share it with a teammate, and leave a quick review to help more swimmers and fans find the show. Your support keeps these stories flowing.Email us at [email protected]. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. Check out Kelly's Books at www.KellyPalace.com

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• Training Partners And Patience Built A World Record-Breaking Masters Swimming Career: Tim Shead, EP 294

  On deck in Fort Lauderdale at the 2025 Fall Classic Meet, Host Kelly Palace interviews International Swimming Hall of Famer and Masters Swimming Icon, Tim Shead as we explore how a missed shot at the 1976 Olympic Trials became the spark for a lifetime of learning, longevity, and dozens of world records. Tim’s story is a lesson in patience, training culture, and the quiet power of choosing meaningful swims over hollow wins.We trace his path from Florida age-group lanes to the University of Pennsylvania and three decades in South Africa, where he sharpened his approach to nutrition, recovery, and resilience. Tim explains why his favorite event—the 100 IM—perfectly matches his philosophy: balance the strokes, manage the fade, slow the slowest. He talks candidly about the joy of training more than racing, the importance of lane mates who “ask no quarter and give no quarter,” and how simple, progressive sets can create compounding gains. Expect practical details on frequency, volume, and mindset—plus how water doubles as refuge when life gets loud.One of the most moving moments is Tim’s account of spotting a young Kirsty Coventry’s potential and making the call that helped redirect her path—an example of mentorship that echoes through Olympic history. Along the way we dig into late-career peaks, personal bests at 55, and why success in Masters swimming is less about medals and more about honest progress. If you’re chasing faster times, deeper joy, or a training reset, this conversation delivers the perspective and tools to keep you moving forward. Subscribe, share with your lane mates, and leave a review to help more swimmers find the show.Email us at [email protected]. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. Check out Kelly's Books at www.KellyPalace.com

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• How Red Light and Sound Can Supercharge Mitochondria, Healing & Recovery for Masters Swimmers: Dr. Zulia Frost, EP 293

  Brand New episode! What if the missing link in your recovery isn’t another supplement or stretch, but energy at the cellular level? We sit down with Dr. Zulia Frost—medical doctor, researcher, and co-founder of Recharge Health—to unpack how photobiomodulation, neuromodulation, and sound can help your body heal faster, perform better, and sleep deeper without side effects.Zulia’s story is a powerful one: a devastating car accident, spinal fractures, and paralysis in her right leg. Conventional care saved her life, but it was targeted red and infrared light, gentle nerve stimulation, and a disciplined movement routine that rebuilt it. She explains in plain language how red and near-infrared wavelengths interact with mitochondria to increase ATP, release nitric oxide, and open blood flow—key steps that reduce pain, accelerate collagen repair, and restore function in joints and muscles. We compare sunlight to devices, discuss why consistent dosing matters, and reveal why wearable, skin-contact designs can deliver a reliable, high-intensity dose where you need it most.Get 10% off on FlexBeam at www.ChampionsMojo.com/FlexBeam and enter championsmojo as a coupon code at check out. Pain lives in the nervous system as much as in tissue, so we dive into neuromodulation for endorphin-driven relief and layer in sound therapy to shift brain waves toward calm. Zulia shares practical routines for athletes and everyday movers: short sessions for acute injuries, broader mapping for chronic issues, and pre-activation before training to boost output. She also offers simple, science-backed habits—consistent bedtimes, a few minutes of morning red light over the chest or abdomen, stretching before the day’s load, and brief walks—that support circadian rhythm, gut health, and resilience over time. We close with clear guidance on facial use, eye safety, and how to personalize settings without guesswork.Whether you’re rehabbing a shoulder, chasing a PR in the pool, or trying to sleep through the night, this conversation gives you a practical blueprint to turn light, sound, and routine into results. If this helped you rethink recovery, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find it.• photobiomodulation basics and why mitochondria matter• nitric oxide, blood flow, and faster tissue repair• wearable versus panel devices and sunlight trade-offs• dosing for acute injuries, chronic pain, and sport prep• neuromodulation for pain relief and endorphins• sound therapy, brain waves, and deeper sleep• routines for circadian health, stretching, and breathing• gut microbiome support with red light• safe face use and eye protection guidance• a proactive approach to long-term vitalityVisit Recharge Health to learn more about FlexBeam and create your routine todayEmail us at [email protected]. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. Check out Kelly's Books at www.KellyPalace.com

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• What If Your Dog Mirrors Your Mindset? Brian Bergford, Masters Swimming Champion, ENCORE EP 292

  What if the thing you’re avoiding is the doorway to your best self? In this fan favorite encore episode: that’s the challenge Brian Bergford accepted when he took a lifelong panic response to water and turned it into masters swimming medals, national podiums, and a practical playbook for courage you can use today.We sit down with Brian—peak performance coach, certified dog trainer, and author of Transformational Dog Training—to unpack the crucial difference between fear and phobia and the wise way to tackle both. He shares how a simple motive bigger than ego, broken down into clear milestones and daily reps, can move you from avoidance to action. You’ll hear the story arc from sloppy first laps to joining a masters team, entering races, qualifying for nationals, and aiming at a championship. The tools are surprisingly simple: stop tolerating your own excuses, stack micro wins, and get in the pool before your brain talks you out of it.Brian also introduces “emotional visitors,” a memorable lens for mental hygiene. Don’t entertain guilt, anger, or fear; acknowledge them and leave the door open. When joy or excitement knocks, run to greet them and amplify the signal. That same energy lens explains why dog training often starts with human training. As a behavior specialist, Brian has seen how dogs read the pack’s vibe, not just commands. He shares a powerful case where unresolved family tension drove canine conflict—and how aligning the household’s structure and state calmed both people and pets.If you’re feeling worn down, consider whether you’re actually under-inspired. This conversation blends sports psychology, canine behavior, and everyday spiritual practice into a grounded guide for taking back your attention and choosing action over anxiety. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to tell us the one fear you’re ready to face next.Email us at [email protected]. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. Check out Kelly's Books at www.KellyPalace.com

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