SwimSwam Podcast: Matt Grevers on Why Quarantine Will Benefit Older Swimmers

On SwimSwam Podcast, we’re giving you an in-depth listen at all things swimming. Host Coleman Hodges welcomes guests and guest co-hosts alike to get perspective on our ever-changing swimming universe and break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

We sat down with backstroke master Matt Grevers, who is currently on a training trip in Columbia, Missouri, where he’s able to swim and be coached by his brother, Andy, the head coach at the University of Missouri. Grevers talked to us about how he’s stayed motivated and fit during this quarantine period, and mental and physical hurdles he’s had to get over or still trying to clear.

Ultimately, Grevers does think taking time out of the water could be a good thing for older swimmers, as he thinks they don’t need the kind of intense conditioning to be back to race-ready form that younger swimmers may require. And as a fun tidbit, Grevers threw in the race that felt the best in his career, which may surprise you.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

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Irish Ringer
4 years ago

He does make a good point, however the show that Curzan put on this weekend could make a counter argument.

Sir Swimsalot
4 years ago

It is impossible to dislike this guy.

Reply to  Sir Swimsalot
4 years ago

….don’t call him the gentle giant…. just saying….

JP input is too short
4 years ago

As much as I love my home state and the Mizzou facilities, “training trip to Columbia, Missouri” just doesn’t really evoke jealousy 😛

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Reply to  Coleman Hodges
4 years ago

Oooh going to try that next time I’m up that way…menu looks really good. Would help if they put one in Jeff too to bring their good place to eat count up to 1.

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Reply to  The Importer AND Exporter
4 years ago

I’ve not spent a lot of time in Jefferson City, but there was a really good barbecue joint there that I liked very much.

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Reply to  Coleman Hodges
4 years ago

One time I was in Jeff two days for work and because of time and proximity ate at Madisons four times. Some ppl look at me like I have two heads when I tell that story.

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Coleman Hodges

Coleman started his journey in the water at age 1, and although he actually has no memory of that, something must have stuck. A Missouri native, he joined the Columbia Swim Club at age 9, where he is still remembered for his stylish dragon swim trunks. After giving up on …

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