Inside with Brett Hawke 100 Days of Swimming the 50 Free with Sam Hoekstra
Sam Hoekstra is in the middle of a 100-day swimming challenge - where he swims a 50 freestyle at maximum effort every day. Sam discusses his progress over the challenge, going from times in the low 22 seconds to consistently in the low 20 second range. He credits improvements in his technique, strength, and mental focus. Brett interviews Sam about the challenge and what he has learned. They discuss the importance of sprint training, mental preparation, and recovery for swimming performance. They also analyze racing strategies and the mental aspects of sprint swimming competitions.
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