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E25 - Lauren Cox. Every step of the journey matters. A coaching conversation with a European Champion

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Feb 6, 202640:33

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In this conversation, Lauren Cox shares her journey as a swimmer, detailing her experiences from a small club to becoming a European Champion. She discusses the importance of resilience, the adaptations in her training, and the lessons learned from various coaches.

Lauren emphasises the significance of mental toughness, visualisation techniques, and the role of resistance training in her development. She reflects on the transitions between programs and the importance of maintaining strong relationships with coaches. Ultimately, Lauren defines success as personal fulfilment rather than just accolades, highlighting the need for athletes to enjoy their journey.

You can follow Laurens journey here: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_cox01/

Don't forget we have a wide range of resources on our coaching website including recommend books, podcasts and links to our CPDs. You can also sign up for our free wellbeing check in there too. ⁠⁠https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community⁠⁠

For coaches looking to explore AP Race Plus, our club support platform that offers digital access to world class information for swimmers, parents and coaches, please email the team via ⁠⁠and we will be able to help support club, big or small, wherever you are located. You can also get a feel for the platform via our website here: ⁠⁠https://plus.aprace.club/

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When was this episode published?: February 6, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 40 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Coaches Lane. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Coaches Lane covers swimming. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.