Training Podcasts for 2018

Note: In order to be productive as possible, Coach Mat uses some of his driving commute time to record these podcasts.

Please excuse the unavoidable background road noise in the audio. 

December 2018 Podcasts

Learning better responses to discomfort (15:42)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

Mindful Swim Meditation - Focusing on sensations (16:08)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Avoid two extremes in tempo training (13:02)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

The purpose of the recovery swing (12:02)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

November 2018 Podcasts

Mindful Swim Meditation: Swimming As Meditation (20:21)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

Different kinds of fatigue (17:50)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Doing the things you're not eager to do (20:01)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

Appreciating the purpose of the torpedo drill (12:09)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

October 2018 Podcasts

Mindful Swim Meditation: Enjoy The Flow Of Water (7:12)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

Mindfulness beyond your practice time (15:12)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

What causes frustration in practice? (11:15)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

The pleasure of swimming smooth and strong (8:56)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

September 2018 Podcasts

Mindful Swim Meditation: Gratitude For The Water (5:39)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

Be very intentional about your skill project (14:08)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Aim to swim with an optimal stroke length (11:13)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

Finding more satisfaction in training (14:30)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Dojo Podcasts

August 2018 Podcasts

Be intentional about your time in practice (11:04)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

The stages of training for technique and fitness (18:39)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Letting go of judging other swimmers (4:08)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

More speed from better attention in running (14:03)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

July 2018 Podcasts

What about using a swimmer snorkel? (5:28)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Is your perspective competitive or cooperative? (17:25)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

What is the purpose of the warm up? (14:26)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Use periodic test swims (8:27)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

June 2018 Podcasts

Consider performing a regular test swim (12:17)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Synchronizing propulsive parts of the body Part 1 (9:01)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

What about using hand paddles? (8:28)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Synchronizing propulsive parts of the body Part 2 (14:33)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

May 2018 Podcasts

How to gradually improve your stroke length (15:39)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Differentiating between warning pain and good discomfort (9:03)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Two ways the breathing action disrupts the stroke pattern (13:16)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

A progression of training goals you may work through (16:01)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

April 2018 Podcasts

Let's look deeper into better breathing technique (14:19)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

What is the minimal amount of practice you can get away with? (14:31)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Are you going too easy or going too hard too much? (19:45)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

How does your training contribute to something greater than yourself? (8:40)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

March 2018 Podcasts

You need both objective and subjective measurements (12:18)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

More things I think about while swimming (7:31)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

A better understanding for how to use the core of your body (14:57)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

How to measure your progress at each stage of development (12:21)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

February 2018 Podcasts

Connecting the catch to torso power (8:53)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Zooming in and zooming out (8:55)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

The benefits of Silent Swimming (5:53)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Guidelines on setting up your warm up (10:51)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

January 2018 Podcasts

The purpose of the recovery swing (11:22)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

What do I think about while swimming? (11:07)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

I am not the same swimmer day to day (6:36)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts

Are you worried about practicing the wrong thing? (15:15)

by Coach Mat Hudson | Mediterra Swim Dojo Podcasts