THE SHOW: Co-hosted by two world record setting masters athletes Kelly Palace and Maria Parker. Kelly has 30 years experience as a world record setting masters swimmer and Maria is brand new to swimming but hold world records in endurance cycling, each bringing a unique dichotomy of swimming experiences to the show. You'll benefit from their insightful perspectives as they talk with champions, coaches and experts about topics that are interesting and important to masters swimmers. Both women are certified health coaches, authors and successful businesswomen in addition to being elite athletes. And even cooler, they are sisters-in-law and best friends!
HOST: Kelly Palace is a former Division 1 Head Swim Coach, US Olympic Trials Swimmer, NCAA D1 All-American, US Masters National and World Record holder in Swimming. She is a certified ASCA Level 4 Coach and US Masters Level 2 Coach. Kelly is passionate about peak performance, excellence, mindset and leadership. She is a breast cancer survivor, author of the Amazon best-selling book Take Your Mark, LEAD! with the forward of the book written by 5X Olympic Coach Bob Bowman. Kelly is also a certified health and executive coach. In 2021 she had 4 FINA World #1 Rankings and 8 USMS #1 National Rankings in Masters swimming. She is founder and producer of Champion’s Mojo.
CO-HOST: Maria Parker is a multiple world record setter in endurance cycling and the winner of the world’s toughest bike race, Race Across America (RAAM) in 2013. Maria has qualified for and completed the Boston Marathon, several other marathons and triathlons. Maria is the CEO of CruzBike. Her new book (Spring 2023), Do Tough which chronicles her RAAM race and the loss of her sister to brain cancer is endorsed by Seth Godin. Maria is a certified life and health coach. She is a triathlete and new masters swimmer, competing in the 2022 US Masters 2-mile open water swim National Championships in Lake Placid and having "a blast" while learning to become a masters swimmer.
They explore what makes a champion in sports, but most importantly in life, through deep questions, fun quizzes and an authentic desire to inspire others. Champion’s Mojo has earned 7 podcast awards over 4 years and is a top ranked swimming podcast by Chartable/Apple.
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