In this episode, Fiona and Terri chat with Ruby Waller, a trailblazing young swimmer making waves in the sport. Hear her inspiring journey and her Olympic dreams as she strives for greatness.

00.00 INTRO

02.16 CLUB CHAMPS

04.30 OVER COMING SWIM CHALLENGES

10.59 BEING A TEEN AND SWIM TRAINING

13.27 THE GOGGLES UNDER OR OVER HAT DEBATE

18.45 HAVING DISCIPLINE AS A YOUNG COMPETITIVE SWIMMER

38.05 TEENAGERS LEAVING SWIMMIN

53.45 WHAT RUBY WANTS PARENTS OF SWIMMERS TO KNOW

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This episode Fiona and Terri discuss with Ash Morris Repton School Swimming Director: 00.00 INTRO 04.05 WHY I COACH SWIMMING 08.23 CHOOSING A CAREER IN DUBAI 10.03 THE MINDSET IN THE MIDDLE EAST 11.59 WHAT ASH WOULD DO TO CHANGE SWIMMING IN THE UK 12.55 THE DIVIDE BETWEEN PARENTS WHO CAN AFFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL AND THISE WHO CAN'T 14.24 KODS LEARN QUICKER BECAUSE OF BETTER QUALITY OF LESSONS AND MORE OPPORTUNITIES 14.45 POOLS ARE CLOSING AND LEISURE CENTRE ARE PUSHING CLUB SWIMMING OUT 15.57 TOUGH ON COACHES AND FAMILIES Listen to HITID on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73nuPkebfyiEw9k2gNYUa4?si=801ba2b6cc83411b Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpithinkimdrowning/

This episode Fiona and Terri discuss with Carl Reader

00.00 INTRO

01.28 I AM THE 1 IN 5 ADULTS THAT CAN'T SWIM

08.09 LEARNING TO SWIM IN BALI

12.23 IF I FELL OFF A BOAT I WOULDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO

16.50 THINGS YOU CANT DO BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO SWIM

22.05 BREATHING IS HARD

31.13 THE SWIMMING TOP TIP

41.53 SWIMMERS SUPPORTING EACH OTHER THROUGH DIFFERENT STAGES OF THEIR JOURNEY

42.55 THERE'S NOT MANY POOLS

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This episode Fiona and Terri, discuss with AP Race Development Director Kevin Pickard:

00.00

07.07 - PARENT'S PLAY A KEY PART IN SWIMMING

08.50 - WHAT'S THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU FACE WITH PARENTS

12.00 - YOUR SPORT WILL BE WITH YOU FOR LIFE

15.17 - TOP 3 TIPS FOR PARENTS CONSIDERING JOINING A CLUB

20.40 - SWIMMERS LIFE CYCLE

38.43 - EVERYONE COMES UNDER THE SAME UMBRELLA OF CHANGING SOMEONE'S LIFE

40.06 - HOW DO WE GET SWIM COACHES ON BOARD AND WORKING TOGETHER?

48.37 - STOP THE SWIMMER DROP OFF RATE!

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This episode Fiona and Terri, discuss with international swim tutor Adam Knight:

00:00 INTRO

01:50 THE CLASS ROOM WAS A BUDDHIST TEMPLE.

02:33 LEARNING TO SWIM WAS TRAUMATIC

11:19 ANY TUTOR CAN CAN DO THIS

14:10 THERE'S A SNAKE IN THE POOL

22:07 STAFF TRAINING

25:08 OTHER THINGS THEY LEARN

27:21 WE SWAM WITH WHALE SHARKS

34:00 IT REALLY SCARED ME

35:30 THE POND PRINCESS

This episode Fiona and Terri, discuss with cold water therapist and ice bath queen Kay lou:

00.00 INTRO

19.29 ICE BATHS AT HOME

26.39 TEACHING CHILDREN CPR

35.36 I WAS THROWN IN THE POOL

36.22 THANK GOD NANA TAUGHT ME TO SWIM

37.48 GET OUT BEFORE YOU HURT YOURSELF

44.09 YOU LOSE BODY HEAT FAST

55.27 UNDERWATER AND A NEAR MISS

58.06 TRAUMA AROUND WATER

This episode Fiona and Terri discuss with Andrew Sharp, Paralympics GB swimming coaching staff: 00.00 INTRO 02.36 SWIMMING IS IN THE FAMILY 09.55 THE REASON I COACH SWIMMING 11.59 BEING A PARALYMPICS SWIMMING COACH 17.40 WHAT YOU LOOK FOR IN TOP LEVEL ATHLETES 25.00 VISITING BUCKINGHAM PALACE AS PART OF THE UK COACHING OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPICS 31.18 FROM PARALYMPICS STAGE TO TEACHING NON-SWIMMERS 47.00 THE DIFFICULTIES THE SPORT FACES WITH LACK OF POOL HIRE 53:00 SWIM SCHOOL'S AND SWIM CLUBS WORKING TOGETHER Listen to HITID on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73nuPkebfyiEw9k2gNYUa4?si=801ba2b6cc83411b Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpithinkimdrowning/

This Week on the ‎@HelpIThinkImDrowning podcast Fiona & Terri, discuss with guest Stuart Carter from The Podcast Studio MK 00.00 INTRO 01.26 MY DAD THREW ME IN 04.33 IS POURING WATER OVER MY DAUGHTERS FACE IN THE BATH THE RIGHT THING TO DO? 13.51 PLAYING IN THE POOL MAKES A DIFFERENCE 17.39 FEELING UNSAFE IN WATER 24.25 GET OUT OF A RIP CURRENT 27.16 JUMPING OFF ABANDONED DIVING BOARDS 38.10 DAY DRINKING ON BOATS 47.10 HAUNTED LAKES Listen to HITID on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73nuPkebfyiEw9k2gNYUa4?si=801ba2b6cc83411b