James Fike is a competitive swimmer who is racing faster at age 41 than during his college career at UT - Austin.  If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please consider contributing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

EPISODE LINKS:

Fike Swim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fikeswim/

Fike Swim Products: https://www.fikeswim.com/

Fike Swim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FikeSwim/

James on Swim Swam: https://swimswam.com/tag/james-fike/

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast Website: https://shozdashow.buzzsprout.com

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shozda-show/id1668689647

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2476100

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58YbqgRR2bJHVbRPcGwaob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheApolloAthletic

Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJN8moYjvsKL7mKhY26kvhL8Q3EUaJUhb

Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shozdashowclips

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Introduction

1:47 - If College Swimmers "Swam Different"

6:31 -Training Cycles

9:43 - Training Intensity & Volume

12:39 - Never Train Bad Technique

15:53 - Swimming Fast Consistently

18:21 - Swimming With Purpose

21:13 - Problem With Traditional Training

26:28 - Swim Different

29:29 - Race Specific Training

33:42 - James's Potential

34:44 - Athleticism in Swimming

37:52 - Olympic Trials & Long Course

40:42 -Training to Finish Races Strong

44:04 - Strength Programming

53:32 - Feedback as Self-Trained

1:02:03 - Listening to Your Body

1:04:48 - Self Motivation & Competition

1:15:07 - Total Commitment

1:23:29 - What Can You Do Better?

1:35:19 - Experimenting & Having Fun

1:41:46 - Getting Recognized

1:46:16 - Advise

1:53:30 - Training for Long Course in Short Pool

1:59:41 - The End

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