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Sam Lawman shares effective pre-race routines and strategies for swimmers to enhance their performance.

In this episode, super sprinter and sports scientist Sam Lawman lays out exactly how to nail the final 30 minutes before you step onto the blocks. From smart priming techniques to mental cues and race-ready routines, Sam shares practical, science-backed strategies to help swimmers feel sharp, focused, and ready to fire when it matters most. Visit our Instagram channel @freestyle_media_swimming for video content (priming video available soon!) If you’d like to try bicarb, visit htt...

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Host: Joe Malone

Guest: Sam Lawman

Topics covered

• pre-race routines
• swimming
• sports science
• mental cues
• performance strategies

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