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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Laura Quilter - NZ Commonwealth Games Rep, to Masters Swimming and Ice Swimming
Manage episode 430812155 series 2825446
On this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast New Zealand's own Laura Quilter joins us to share her journey from the 2014 Commonwealth Games to becoming a masters swimmer and ice swimming enthusiast. Laura started masters in 2023, and discovered how she found joy and freedom from racing again.
Get ready to enhance your own swimming technique and learn from Laura, as she breaks down the art of breath control and the unique training routines that have propelled her success. Recently at the age of 31, she posted a lifetime best 50m freestyle swim and shared with us her thoughts about why she was able to accomplish that. Learn the secrets behind 25-meter underwater swims and the critical importance of exhaling fully for peak performance. Laura discusses the balance of squad training versus self-directed workouts, offering insights on how joining both a master's club and a competitive swimming club can provide the motivation and flexibility needed to stay at the top of your game.
Laura’s intriguing foray into ice swimming will leave you in awe. She recounts the physical and psychological hurdles of swimming in water temperatures below five degrees Celsius, from her initial 100-meter goal to conquering a grueling 1000-meter swim. Laura’s journey includes detailed discussions on strength and conditioning, fitness motivation, and pre-race rituals that keep her at her best. Tune in to hear a dedicated athlete's perspective on pushing boundaries and embracing the thrill of the sport at every stage of life.
Connect with Laura
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Website
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You can connect with Torpedo Swimtalk:
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Torpedo Swimtalk is sponsored by AMANZI SWIMWEAR
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Capitoli
1. Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Laura Quilter - NZ Commonwealth Games Rep, to Masters Swimming and Ice Swimming (00:00:00)
2. Swimming Journey (00:00:09)
3. Breath Control and Training Flexibility (00:13:50)
4. Swimming Training and Career Highlights (00:17:20)
5. Pre-Race Rituals and Olympic Excitement (00:20:42)
6. Chilling Ice Swimming Challenges and Recovery (00:26:32)
7. Strength and Conditioning Progression (00:40:20)
8. Fitness Motivation and Swimmer's Insights (00:45:29)
160 episodi
Manage episode 430812155 series 2825446
On this episode of Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast New Zealand's own Laura Quilter joins us to share her journey from the 2014 Commonwealth Games to becoming a masters swimmer and ice swimming enthusiast. Laura started masters in 2023, and discovered how she found joy and freedom from racing again.
Get ready to enhance your own swimming technique and learn from Laura, as she breaks down the art of breath control and the unique training routines that have propelled her success. Recently at the age of 31, she posted a lifetime best 50m freestyle swim and shared with us her thoughts about why she was able to accomplish that. Learn the secrets behind 25-meter underwater swims and the critical importance of exhaling fully for peak performance. Laura discusses the balance of squad training versus self-directed workouts, offering insights on how joining both a master's club and a competitive swimming club can provide the motivation and flexibility needed to stay at the top of your game.
Laura’s intriguing foray into ice swimming will leave you in awe. She recounts the physical and psychological hurdles of swimming in water temperatures below five degrees Celsius, from her initial 100-meter goal to conquering a grueling 1000-meter swim. Laura’s journey includes detailed discussions on strength and conditioning, fitness motivation, and pre-race rituals that keep her at her best. Tune in to hear a dedicated athlete's perspective on pushing boundaries and embracing the thrill of the sport at every stage of life.
Connect with Laura
Instagram
Facebook Page
Website
Support the show
You can connect with Torpedo Swimtalk:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Sign up for our Newsletter
Leave us a review
Torpedo Swimtalk is sponsored by AMANZI SWIMWEAR
#swim #swimmer #swimming #mastersswimmer #mastersswimmers #mastersswimming #openwaterswimmer #openwaterswimmers #openwaterswimming #swimminglover #swimmingpodcast #mastersswimmingpodcast #torpedoswimtalkpodcast #torpedoswimtalk #tstquicksplashpodcast #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #swimmersofinstagram #swimlife #swimfit #ageisjustanumber #health #notdoneyet
Capitoli
1. Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Laura Quilter - NZ Commonwealth Games Rep, to Masters Swimming and Ice Swimming (00:00:00)
2. Swimming Journey (00:00:09)
3. Breath Control and Training Flexibility (00:13:50)
4. Swimming Training and Career Highlights (00:17:20)
5. Pre-Race Rituals and Olympic Excitement (00:20:42)
6. Chilling Ice Swimming Challenges and Recovery (00:26:32)
7. Strength and Conditioning Progression (00:40:20)
8. Fitness Motivation and Swimmer's Insights (00:45:29)
160 episodi
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