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S3 E3 - Bone Conduction & Brave Conversations
Season 3, Ep. 3
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This week, we’re letting you in on one of our biggest game changers in coaching — our bone conduction speaker pucks
We talk about how we use this technology with both ourselves and our swimmers to communicate in real time while swimming. From correcting technique and improving form mid-stroke, to offering reassurance, encouragement, and motivation exactly when it’s needed — this has completely transformed how people learn, progress, and connect in the water.
But it’s not just about faster or more efficient swimming. It’s about confidence, clarity, and feeling supported while you’re actually in the environment you’re training for.
We also dive into some of our recent social media posts around winter swimming, dipping vs swimming, and the conversations they sparked. We’ve had everything from agreement and thoughtful additions, to questions, challenges, and outright disagreement — and honestly, we love it.
Because these conversations matter.
They open the door to better understanding, shared experiences, and a more inclusive, informed open-water swimming community — where there’s room for different approaches, different goals, and different voices.
Whether you’re a winter dipper, a year-round swimmer, curious about coaching tech, or just love thoughtful discussion around the sea — this episode is for you
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Join us, Terri and Allie each week as we chat about all things swimming and water related! There is never s dull moment, listen and find out interesting facts, meet members of the swimming community and much more! You can find more about us on our socials and our website! ENJOY and don't forget to Seas your Dreams!
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9. S3 E9 Flat Seas & Flexible Bodies
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8. S3 E8 Sweaty trainers and salty water
32:20||Season 3, Ep. 8This week we’re lacing up our trainers and surprising ourselves… yes, we’ve entered our jogging era and we’re actually proud of it 🏃♀️👏We dive into a topic many swimmers quietly struggle with - cramp. What causes it, how to reduce the risk, and what to do if it strikes mid-swim. Our drill of the moment is the brilliant single-arm drill, perfect for improving catch, body position, breathing control, and identifying imbalances in your stroke.And we finish with our Tell It to the Sea moment, where the water became a place of release, reset and reflection for our swimmers. Sometimes it’s not about pace or distance, it’s about letting the sea hold it all.Practical, honest, and full of real swim life, come and join us 🌊💙🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts⭐ Like, rate & review to help more swimmers find us💬 Got questions or drill requests? Send them our way!Join us, Terri and Allie each week as we chat about all things swimming and water related! There is never s dull moment, listen and find out interesting facts, meet members of the swimming community and much more! You can find more about us on our socials and our website! ENJOY and don't forget to Seas your Dreams!
7. S3 E7 From pool to pavement
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