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Champions Mojo for Masters SwimmersAuthor: Kelly Palace, Masters Swimmer
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, coach, 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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When A Fit Swimmer Has A Stroke with All-American Swimmer and PT, Margaret Conze, EP 327
Episode 327
Thursday, 8 October, 2026
We talk with All-American masters swimmer and physical therapist, 55-year-old Margaret Conze, about the day she suffered a sudden stroke at a swim meet despite being in peak shape, and the split-second choice to call 911 that got her life-saving treatment in time. We also dig into the hidden causes behind unexpected health events in active adults, how she returned to racing even stronger, and what masters swimmers can do to train hard while staying health-aware.The subtle first warning signs at the pool—and why embarrassment cannot win in a medical crisisTrusting your gut when something feels off and insisting on immediate emergency careVisual changes, strange body sensations, and one-sided weakness as urgent red flagsHow a standard home blood pressure cuff can serve as a quick reality checkThe unexpected cardiac finding behind her stroke that affects up to 25% of peopleThe "golden window": what it takes to stop neurological damage in real timeThe psychological and physical path from the ICU back to national top timesStrength training essentials every masters swimmer needs for long-term joint healthUsing physical therapy as proactive maintenance rather than injury reactionHand paddles and shoulder risk: why you can’t judge the strain until 24 to 48 hours laterWould you consider leaving us a five star review on Apple? That's like getting a best time for us. Kelly and our team would be so grateful. 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
