When 56 year old Karen Torres, who had not swum a meet in 34 years, was invited to join a relay that was aiming to break a world record she hesitated at first.  But then Karen committed to the 5 weeks of training before the event and was up for the challenge. Hear her story, from the nerve-racking return to the triumph, and how she navigated from pace training to anaerobic swimming, finding her stride once again in the water.This episode is more than just a tale about breaking records. It's about meeting fears head-on, pushing boundaries, and celebrating the sense of pride that comes from being part of the master swimming world. Karen's story serves as an inspiration, particularly to those contemplating a return to swimming after a long absence. Tune in to hear her sage advice, her lessons learned, and her journey of self-discovery. In Karen's own words, there's no such thing as failure; it's all about learning and growing. Join us for this riveting conversation that truly encapsulates the spirit of staying green and growing, regardless of age or circumstances.If you struggle with dry, itchy hair and skin, TRISWIM is perfect for you. Head over to sbrsportsinc.com and use code MOJO23 for 23% off your order! This code is only valid for the next 30 Days so get yourself some TRISWIM today! To help prevent, heal, and protect yourself from the harsh pool chemicals, upgrade your post-swim hair and skin routine with TRISWIM Premium After-Swim Care, a favorite among master’s swimmers and swimmers of all ages. TRISWIM is a swimmer-specialized personal care line of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion that is specifically formulated to gently remove chlorine, salt water, and other harsh pool chemicals while strengthening & hydrating. TRISWIM soothes, repairs & heals the hair and skin with vitamins, botanicals, proteins and Keratin all with fun tropical scents. TRY TRISWIM. Thank you for listening to Champion's Mojo! If you enjoy the show, we'd be so grateful if you'd leave us a review on Apple.