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Champion's Mojo for Masters SwimmersAuthor: Kelly Palace, Masters Swim Journalist
Welcome Masters swimmers, triathletes, and anyone striving to live well and swim well! Hear powerful interviews with world-class champions, leading experts, and everyday heroessharing tips, tools, and stories to boost your motivation, training, and life performance. Hosted by Kelly Palace, Masters Swimming Champion, author, and former NCAA Division I head coach. A podcast that champions you! Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Sports, Swimming Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ironman Podium to All-American Masters Swimmer: Jane Esahak-Gage, EP 307
Monday, 23 March, 2026
After 17 Ironmans, a broken ankle might not feel like a full stop, but for Jane Esahak-Gage it becomes a pivot point. After decades of pushing her body through Ironman triathlon training and racing, she gets one piece of advice that changes her path: get back in the pool. What happens next is the kind of surprise many endurance athletes secretly hope for, a return to movement that feels healing instead of punishing. Jane brings a rare perspective as a world-class long-distance triathlete who also thrives in masters swimming. We talk about her biggest triathlon highlights, how she and her husband George built a life around sport, and the day a bike crash with a red-light runner rewrote their story. The recovery, the fear that can linger around cycling, and the resilience required to keep showing up all surface in a candid, human way. From there, we get practical about masters swim training and why it works. Jane shares her weekly routine, why intervals and stroke variety beat endless freestyle, a favourite set for sharpening 400 IM speed, and the strength training habits that support shoulder health and durability. If you care about longevity in sport, low-impact fitness, injury prevention, and rediscovering joy in training, this conversation delivers real takeaways you can use at your next practice. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, share it with a training buddy, and leave a review so more swimmers can find us. What’s one change that made your training feel better overnight?Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. 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
