In this episode, Coach Blake discusses two ways to approach endurance training, especially when you swim by yourself.

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In this episode, Coach Blake talks about the importance of underwaters, especially for athletes who do not compete. He gives advice on how to improve the kicking portion of the underwater and highlights what to think about when pursuing longer and faster underwater kicks. 

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In this episode, Coach Blake talks about a moment where his swim coach affirmed belief in Blake’s ability as a swimmer and helped push him in a moment when he needed most and the lessons learned from that experience. 

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In this episode, Coach Blake breaks down 3 key metrics that can help any swimmer make improvements in their swimming and fitness journey!  New Episodes Every Monday!

In this episode Coach Blake emphasizes the importance of warm-ups and cool-downs in swimming. While cool-downs are often overlooked, they are crucial for the recovery process and preparing the body for the next training session or race. He shares his own warm-up routine and emphasizes the importance of building a warm-up and cool-down routine over time to maximize performance and longevity. New Episodes Every Monday!

Whether you are a beginner or a competitive swimmer at any level swimmer or triathlete an athlete in general or just someone who has aspirations, goal setting is essential for improving your performance in any athletic endeavor. In this Episode, Coach Blake discusses both short-term and long-term goals as well as the difference and importance of outcome and process focused goals. New Episodes Every Monday!

When presented with a challenge, we have two options: rise to the occasion, or sandbag our way through it. In this episode, Coach Blake discusses each of these two options and provides encouragement to do in the present what your future self will thank you for! 

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It's not always easy getting out of our nice warm and cozy bed to jump into an ice bath for practice. But to achieve our goals, we choose to put ourselves into positions that lead to growth. In this episode, Coach Blake covers 5 areas that are key to consistency and that will help keep you on your path to crush your goals! 

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In this episode, Coach Blake discusses the importance of kicking in swimming. A strong kick is essential for body alignment, short axis strokes and forward propulsion. Regardless if a swimmer competes, including kick sets in a training routine is vital to a well rounded swim program and training plan.

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Welcome to "Inner Thoughts of a Swim Coach", the podcast where we dive deep into all things swimming. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started, this show is designed to help you improve your technique, mindset, strategy, and overall health in the water. Join Coach Blake David as he shares his insights as a competitive swimmer and swim coach to help you become the best swimmer you can be. From stroke mechanics, nutrition and mental preparation, we cover it all in a friendly and approachable way. Suit up and let's FLY! New Episodes Every Monday!