#330 Swimming at Arizona State with Grant House + Jonny Kulow
Aug 22, 2023
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Grant House, an Arizona State swimmer, and Jonny Kulow discuss Arizona State swimming, training with Coach Herbie Behm, underwaters, meditation swims, and more.
Training methods at Arizona State include contrast training, hypoxic work, and nose breathing.
Psychological focus on staying calm, relaxed, and avoiding overthinking in races.
Importance of giving best effort in prelims, using experience to excel in finals.
Deep dives
Training and Recovery
The podcast discusses the training methods used by the swimmers at Arizona State University. They incorporate various techniques such as contrast training, hypoxic work, and nose breathing. They also emphasize the importance of recovery workouts and designated recovery days in their training regimen.
Psychology of Swimming
The swimmers talk about the role of psychology in their swimming performance. They focus on staying calm and relaxed during warm-ups and races, and they try to shut off their minds and avoid overthinking. They let the intensity and pressure of the race environment naturally elevate their performance, rather than relying on external factors like music to get them hyped up.
Progression through Rounds
The swimmers discuss how they approach the progression through prelims, semis, and finals. They emphasize the importance of giving their best effort in the morning prelims to work out any kinks and gain valuable race experience. They then use that experience to develop a game plan and perform at their best in the finals.
Focus on Training with the Best
The podcast episode discusses the importance of training with the best athletes and focusing on bringing in recruits who can elevate a program. The speaker emphasizes that having a crowded pool with top performers is a sign of success and highlights the role of the coach in selecting recruits who can consistently perform and contribute to the team's success.
Preparing for the Olympics and NCAA Eligibility
The podcast episode explores the mindset of preparing for the Olympics and balancing it with the remaining NCAA eligibility. The speaker highlights the need to focus on enjoying the sport, improving weaknesses, and not putting excessive pressure on making the Olympic team. They discuss the importance of looking beyond just the Olympics and having a long-term perspective on success, including the remaining eligibility in NCAA championships.
House the Mouse and new kid on the block, Jonny Kulow, talk about Arizona State swimming, training with Coach Herbie Behm, underwaters, meditation swims, and more.
