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By Blake Davis
The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.
In today's episode, Coach Blake shares a tough set that is great for training 200’s, called Montgomery 150’s. This set is named after Jim Montgomery, who was the first man to break the 50-second barrier. New Episodes Every Monday!
In today's episode, Coach Blake shares the incredible story of Anna Bågenholm. New Episodes Every Monday!
In today’s episode, Coach Blake shares a few general tips for newer swimmers and swimmers who have been swimming for a while, but who are looking to improve what they get out of their training and practices.
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In today’s episode, Coach Blake shares what he calls the The Mazda RX-7 Swim Workout. Just like his favorite sports car, this workout is fast, punchy and fun.
New Episodes Every Monday! Mazda RX-7 Swim Workout:
4 x 100 Warm up to get the tires warms and find grip in the water - Free or IM depending on what you want 100 Free Swim, 100 Kick, 100 Pull, 100 Skull
3 x 75 (25 3 Strokes Drift (glide), 25 Beautiful Engineering (silent swimming), 25 Speed Play (4 fast arm strokes, 2 for br or fly)) 15 SR
6 x 75’s kick preferred free or fly kick (20 seconds rest minimum 40 max) 1) Cruise/Cruise/Turbo(Fast), 2) Cruise/Turbo/Turbo, 3) - All Turbo
9 x 75 Rotating a 25 “Redline Strong Swim” for all six (10 SR min, 20 max) Free or IMO no Free or 3IMO, 3Free, 3IMO
6 x 25 Sprints of your favorite stroke on either the :30 :40 :50 or the minute depending on what gives you at least 10 seconds of rest. Feel good, feel fast and have fun!
1 x 91 Cool down To get to the wall, do the last 9 meters or yards heads up skulling with an idle kick making rx7 noises with your mouth so everyone at the pool knows you're a legend.
In today’s episode, Coach Blake talks fast and loose about swimwear and shares how speedo’s turned him into a changed man.
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In today’s episode, Coach Blake shares a few insights into how training can dictate your results in the water.
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In today's episode, Coach Blake talks about water safety and shares information regarding a tragedy that happened during the 2024 Crossfit Games. New Episodes Every Monday!
In today’s episode, Coach Blake shares a few general rules of thumb for a solid backstroke. New Episodes Every Monday!
In today's episode, Coach Blake shares his thoughts on the title “Coach” and why it’s important. New Episodes Every Monday!
In today’s episode, Coach Blake shares his thoughts on some of the pros and cons of the “Swimming Downhill” technique. New Episodes Every Monday!
The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.