On this weeks podcast we chat to two time Olympian and now Masters Swimmer Mike Alexandrov, and his journey representing Bulgaria and then the US in swimming. As is often said, it is not the destination, but the journey that got us there that is the real triumph. Mike embodies that thought!We talked about how masters swimming has helped Mike fill the gap after retiring from professional swimming, and the documentary he was part of about that journey called "Afterlife".  Mike passionately promotes "the journey" and what it can teach us as athletes, and he finds himself living these values and life lessons each day, as he coaches, teaches, personal trains, swims and studies.And as Mike shares, "The (swimming) journey is often times the most important part of the whole: our commitment and fight towards purpose defines our soul". We talked about the small things that make being part of the swimming world so important to each of us.Connect with Mike:Facebook: Mike AlexandrovInstagram: @alexandroviewsConnect with Torpedo Swimtalk at:https://www.torpedoswimtalk.com/Watch this pod at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F1ND9a7ZBc&t=2s