I often hear freedivers say, “I don't like contractions.” But have you ever heard a runner say, “I don't like having sore legs”? No, of course not! It’s expected that...
Freediving is a demanding sport that requires peak physical and mental performance. When I began preparing for more serious freediving in the pool in 2020, I started keeping a training diary. I...
Recently, a conversation on social media got me thinking about how we teach our children to interact with water, especially in the context of survival skills. As a professional freediver and a...
A few days ago I received my official Guinness WR Certificate and it goes straight to the pool room! Most Aussies know what this expression means. The idiom comes from the 1997 Australian iconic...
In the quiet month of May last year, a seemingly ordinary man from the Czech Republic, Jozef Salek, achieved something truly extraordinary. Against all odds, he held an abdominal plank for an...
When the extraordinary opportunity to meet and train with my freediving hero, the living legend William Trubridge presented itself, I didn't hesitate for a moment. The anticipation was the same as...
My training is shaping me into the athlete and coach I aspire to be. It’s not about pushing limits; it’s about tuning in to my body and instincts. When it’s time to perform, I...
We did it!
On a rainy Friday morning, after just four hours of restless sleep, the journey to a Guinness World Record unfolded. Surrounded by the chaos of energetic kids and the unwavering support...
Diving into the enchanting world of freediving with my kids is a journey filled with joy and connection. Even before they took their first breaths outside the womb, we shared the underwater realm...
"Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you."
Recognising the essence of this quote, I make it a point to reward myself after my training. Whether it's...