The Coaches Lane

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A podcast by swim coaches, for swim coaches, helping you each and every day to become Better Than Yesterday. Powered by the AP Race Coaches Community, this channel is dedicated to producing content for our community of swim coaches worldwide. We are part of the AP Race organisation co-founded by Adam Peaty OBE and Ed Baxter, committed to revolutionising the sport of swimming, to maximise the experience for everyone involved in the sport. Feedback on the show here: https://forms.gle/FuvJdMrtXbibvcDU9
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E25 - Lauren Cox. Every step of the journey matters. A coaching conversation with a European Champion
Episode 25
Thursday, 5 February, 2026

In this conversation, Lauren Cox shares her journey as a swimmer, detailing her experiences from a small club to becoming a European Champion. She discusses the importance of resilience, the adaptations in her training, and the lessons learned from various coaches. Lauren emphasises the significance of mental toughness, visualisation techniques, and the role of resistance training in her development. She reflects on the transitions between programs and the importance of maintaining strong relationships with coaches. Ultimately, Lauren defines success as personal fulfilment rather than just accolades, highlighting the need for athletes to enjoy their journey.You can follow Laurens journey here: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_cox01/Don't forget we have a wide range of resources on our coaching website including recommend books, podcasts and links to our CPDs. You can also sign up for our free wellbeing check in there too. ⁠⁠https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community⁠⁠For coaches looking to explore AP Race Plus, our club support platform that offers digital access to world class information for swimmers, parents and coaches, please email the team via ⁠⁠and we will be able to help support club, big or small, wherever you are located. You can also get a feel for the platform via our website here: ⁠⁠https://plus.aprace.club/Contact us directly via coaches@aprace.club