Champions Mojo for Masters Swimmers

3 Minutes Ahead: How Powerhouse Shirley Loftus Charley Does It, EP 223


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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.

Email us at [email protected]. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.

You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

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Champions Mojo for Masters SwimmersBy Kelly Palace, Masters Swimmer

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