The Third 50 - E11 - Brent Rutemiller - Swimming in Legacy
It's difficult to describe Brent Rutemiller.
He's a swimmer. There's a good start.
He's been a coach. OK - you sort of get the picture but....
He also has been - (and in some cases still is):
- A marketing manager
- A CEO
- A publisher
- An editor
- An author
- A manager
- A cartoon artist
- An influencer and thought leader in the sport
- A TV host
- A script writer
- A sales manager
- A presenter
- A global force for change in the sport of swimming
- A dad of three remarkable kids
- A loving and devoted husband to a truly amazing woman - Ellen
- A leader
- A wonderful friend and colleague and...
- Someone who's been fighting and beating the heck out of cancer for almost three years.
We asked Brent a few months ago about his mental attitude to fighting the greatest fight of his life - his battle with cancer - and he said the most inspiring words we've ever heard from a human being, "Every morning I tell myself today things will be better".
In this THE THIRD 50 Episode, the first of series 2 - we talk to Brent about his life in swimming.
We discuss how he fell in love with the sport and how he's seen and experienced the sport change and evolve - not always for the better - over his life in swimming.
We ask him about his time leading Swimming World and we invite him to share his views on the sport and how it's likely to develop in the years to come.
And we talk with Brent about his family, his philosophies and views on life and on how he's remained positive, powerful and strong as he refuses to allow the disease to define his attitudes or his existence.
This is an Episode not to be missed! You will be inspired. You will be informed. You will laugh a little at some terrible jokes but mostly you'll gain some personal insights into the life of one of the sport's most influential and intelligent figures.
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
* The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
* The 2nd 50 flows because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
* The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics, and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for over 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Visit Wayne's Website - https://wgcoaching.com/
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Visit Glenn's Website - https://www.goswim.tv/
