SPORT PERFORMANCE
Sport Testomonials
Channel Swimming
Vicki Thompson, English Channel 13th July 2008, 15 hours 10 minutes
“Thanks Julie. It’s really exciting getting the official letter…your method of positive thought really works. I used it a lot before the swim and during. Visualizing the goal is an excellent incentive, many thanks!!…I turned (negative thoughts) around in my head and thought, ‘this is not what I want to happen so get a move on!!” (focus on what you want)…I mean every word and as you said it does work and I hope it will help others (by sharing what I said). It certainly helped me…what you said…the image stayed with me throughout the following months of training and whenever I felt tired I visualized myself standing on the French Coast!! The mind is amazing stuff as you will know…many thanks.”
Nuala Muir-Cochrane: English Channel 26th July 2008, 12 hours 55 minutes
"I approached Julie as soon as soon as I started planning for my Solo Channel swim . Julie gave me step by step goals that would enable me to develop my swimming experience leading to my ultimate goal of swimming to France . The logic that she expressed was simple and effective and enabled me to remain focused and motivated throughout the two years of planning . During my training and pre channel swims and during the channel swim itself I was able to remember the guidance she had given me and this motivated me to achieve my dream. Before I swam the channel I was told its more about the mental strength than the physical strength , this is so true . On reflection the journey I have taken to fulfill my dream has also enabled me to have a more positive outlook on my life
Thank you Julie you are an inspiration "
Jim Clark, August 4, 2008
When I decided to swim the English Channel to raise £15,000,000 for disadvantaged children, I asked Dr. Bradshaw for her help; I asked her to be my coach. As soon as she heard that our effort was to help children, she agreed without even a split second of hesitation…her help has been invaluable…I can’t wait for the day…
Julie Bradshaw is more than just a world-class swimmer. She’s a consummate professional, a genuine philanthropist, and a lady of the first order. In my view, she is a real inspiration; she lives the Churchill formula for successful living:
“We make our living with what we get; we make our lives with what we give.”
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Jim Clark and Associates SM
Specialists in Retirement Planning
(Gerry Keenan, CEO, Irish Life Investment Managers 2009)
3 Relay Teams September 2009
"Staff in our company are undertaking a series of relay swims of the English Channel for the Irish Cancer Society. Julie came over to our offices in Dublin to share her swimming experiences and motivate the team. Julie gave the team a unique insight into the world or Channel swimming. Without doubt Julie's presentation has played a large part in our preparation for this challenge."
Click below to see Julie 'presenting' the Swim T30 Awards at ILIM
Andrew Vile, English Channel 25th Sept 2009 15 hours 36 minutes
"I approached Julie for advice as soon as I registered for my solo Channel swim. Julie gave me a focused training program that helped build my distance and speed, while being available to answer any queries I had in relation to the swim. Her experience in long distance open water swimming was invaluable, and much of her advice stuck with me as I built up my open water training leading up to the big day. Swimming the Channel has been a life-changing experience as it has built confidence, mental strength, and put me in contact with inspiring people like Julie along the way. Thank you Julie, you helped turn my dream into reality."
Doug Wright, English Channel 18th August 2010 11 hours 37 mins
"Julie I just wanted to thank you...My English Channel Experience was awesome. In the write up you did for the CSA handbook you spoke particularly about the importance of proper mental focus during the swim. I can...therefore I will. This type of positive attitude helped me greatly during the swim...especially when I was at my low points. I just kept telling myself I can do this. "
