Balancing The Police Beat And Masters Swimming, Che'Rel Haywood, EP 304

Podcast: Outswim for Masters Swimmers · Kelly Palace, Masters Swimmer

Opublikowano: 2026-02-18

Sirens at night, blocks at dawn—this conversation follows Che'Rel, a 26-year-old police officer and lifelong swimmer from Trinidad and Tobago, as she threads two demanding worlds into one life of discipline and joy. We meet her on deck at Nova Masters in Richmond, fresh off a night shift, and explore how race-pace sets, team culture, and a stubborn sprinter’s mindset help her keep purpose front and center. Che'Rel walks us through the pivot from childhood education to policing, the reality of 6 p.m.–6 a.m. patrols on a busy corridor, and the mental gymnastics required to sli...