In this episode we hear from co-founder of TheMagic5 — and former Team Denmark swimmer — Niklas Hedegaard, on his company's exciting journey that started in 2017 and now sells custom-fit goggles globally to over 150,000 people. Niklas explains why the company is called TheMagic5 and why he believes it's the only product on the market that can offer its unique customisation. 

In the second part of our women's health series, we focus on the menopause and how it can affect performance in the pool. Hear about the experiences of Jo Corben, Julie Hoyle, Catherine Munro and Kath Tunnicliffe, hosted by Beth Hogg.

He's competed a two Olympic Games in the modern pentathlon. He's won European and World Championship medals. He's helped many celebrities complete epic challenges for Comic Relief. He's a published author and sports scientist. And, he's a masters swimmer. Professor Greg Whyte joins us to talk about the physical and mental challenges he faced throughout his career, and how he's helped others overcome similar challenges too. 

Triathlon coach and masters swimmer John Wood talks through an array of sports and how they can all aid your swimming performance, both aerobically and anaerobically. Often swimming relies on club sessions or quiet lane swimming public sessions in order to get a good quality workout, but the times may not align with your availability. So, can getting out for a quick run or cycle be a good replacement for a swim, and how about 'game' sports such as tennis, badminton, football etc. Find out more in the episode.

A serial record holder, Teddington Swimming Club's Gina Heyn has a connection with the water that is hard to match. A swimming teacher by day, Gina appreciates the skill of swimming and considers it an art. She's a sprinter herself, and thrives on beautiful technique in order to feel fast. With one more year left in the 35-39 age category, can Gina achieve a world record she craves?

In this episode, host Beth Hogg is joined by Catherine Munro, Rebecca Lennon and Elisabeth Ogbonmwan - all of whom have a medical professional background and are swimmers - to talk about two key elements in women's health that affect female swimmers when training and racing, the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

This is the first in a small series of episodes covering women's health. Thank you for your support.

After competing in the 800 freestyle, 200 and 400 IM, Keri-anne Payne tried her hand at a 10km open water swim, and went on to become an Olympic silver medallist in the event. While she never 'fell in love' with the 10km race, she certainly loved the open water environment, which has since seen her create two start-up businesses that revolve around open water swimming. In this chat, Keri-anne talks about the highs and lows of elite-level competition and why she's learning to love cold water.

This week, Director of Swimming at Loughborough University, Andi Manley, talks about the progression through his coaching career, which now sees him harbour hopes of many of his athletes competing at next year's Olympic Games in Paris, France. Andi also still holds a number of masters British records, and continues to swim and compete on the masters stage.

Having covered Olympic and and Paralympic Games for the BBC since 2008, broadcaster - and masters swimmer - Nick Hope tells his own story of his time in the sport. Nick discusses the best race he's ever witnessed, who he believes is the GOAT, and who the best interviewee is.

A natural born swimmer, Julie Hoyle has been in and out of swimming for many years. But, when she turned 50, began to find consistency with the sport. Consistency then led to British records, European records and even a world record. Now retired from work and 60, Julie is enjoying her most consistent training period ever, and says she 'feels at home in the water'.