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Katie Pumphrey is an American ultramarathon open water swimmer. Katie is a force in the water. On June 25, 2024, she made history as the first person to complete the Bay to Baltimore swim—a grueling 24-mile journey from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor. She is also one of the elite few to achieve the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming, having conquered the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, and a 28.5-mile swim around Manhattan.A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, her paintings, sculptures, and installations use abstraction and humor to examine how our imagination shapes our fears. Her art has been exhibited in galleries across the U.S., including solo shows in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Key West.Katie is currently training for her 3rd English Channel in 2025.Katie lives in Baltimore City, Maryland with her husband Joe and their dog, Adja.In this episode of My Fame, Explained, we dive into Pumphrey's artistic process, her mindset as an endurance athlete, and how both worlds intersect in her life. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about pushing limits—on canvas and in open water.Follow Katie Pumphrey onInstagramFollow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

Send us a textAmy is the first person to swim the 29.7 miles or 48km's from San Francisco to the Farallon Island, dodging the sharks and the cold. She chats about balancing shift work as a pediatric nurse and her training, being a granny, and some of her other swims including swimming around Manhattan Island, Gibraltar Strait, North Channel and the Catalina Channel. Tough lady! 

Are You Thriving or Just Surviving in Your High-Performance Journey? Are you a driven, high-performing individual seeking to improve how you age? Do you find yourself frustrated by not getting the results you want, despite doing all the "right" things? Join us as we explore the path to resilience through effective fueling, training, and lifestyle habits that can help you thrive at every age! Special Segment: Swim Challenge Update In an incredible feat on September 19, 2024, Neil Gyte and David completed a grueling 22-mile (36km) swim in just under 12 hours—an accomplishment surpassing the distances of both the English Channel and Catalina Channel swims! Neil completed the swim entirely fasted, relying only on water and electrolytes, burning an astonishing 9,632 calories without any caloric intake. Their journey supports a fundraiser with links to learn more: Zero-Two-Lomond Website Swim Tracking and Updates Inspiration from Neil Gyte: Neil shares his "why" behind his commitment to health: a transformative moment at his daughter's christening, realizing he was far from the active, engaged father he aspired to be. Weighing 260 pounds, he began a journey toward better health. Through ultra-endurance training and personal growth, Neil has shifted his mission to help others avoid chronic diseases, which he believes stem largely from poor mitochondrial health—a factor we have control over. His life's goal: to help over a billion people achieve metabolic health. Key Discussion Points: Aging with Vitality: What are you doing today to ensure you're living your best life at age 70, 80, and beyond? Are you making choices now to own your health and prepare for a thriving future? The WHOLESTIC Method: Coach Debbie emphasizes her approach to addressing internal and external sources of chronic stress. Learn how to integrate her unique methodology to optimize fat-burning, performance, and longevity from the inside out. Bio-Individual Health Solutions: Discover why there's no "one-size-fits-all" in health and wellness. Every individual is unique, and the journey to optimal health requires investigating what's truly going on under the hood. Don't settle for "normal" lab results if you feel less than optimal—get to the root of your health puzzle. Take Action Today Life is not a race but a journey. Choose to thrive every day instead of just surviving. Connect with Coach Debbie for a complimentary 20-minute call to start your journey towards uncovering what's holding you back from feeling and performing your best. Connect and Follow Coach Debbie: Website: The WHOLESTIC Method Social Media: Life is Not a Race...It's a Journey: Discover how to pace the WHOLE you with The WHOLESTIC Method.

Thriving as a High Performer and Embracing Healthy Aging Are you an ambitious, high-performing individual striving to improve the aging process? Do you find yourself frustrated, not achieving the desired results despite doing all the "right" things? Join us in today's episode as we discuss the secrets behind building resilience through proper fueling, training, and lifestyle habits, and learn how to thrive at every stage of life. Swim Challenge Update On September 19, 2024, Neil Gyte and David completed an incredible 22-mile (36km) swim in 11 hours and 55 minutes—an accomplishment longer than the English Channel and Catalina Channel swims! In a remarkable feat, Neil completed the swim fasted, relying only on water and electrolytes and burning over 9,600 calories without consuming any fuel. Learn about their journey and support their inspiring fundraiser through these links: Zero-Two-Lomond Website Swim Tracking & Updates Watch the Video Neil Gyte's Inspiring Health Journey Neil shares his powerful “why” behind his dedication to health and fitness. His journey began with a pivotal moment at his daughter's christening when he realized he wasn't the active, healthy father he wanted to be. Weighing 260 pounds, he set out on a journey to transform his life through ultra-endurance training and deep research into the root causes of chronic disease. Through this journey, Neil discovered that maintaining mitochondrial health is key to avoiding chronic illness—a mission he is now dedicated to sharing with others as he aims to help over a billion people achieve metabolic health. Metabolic Health Metabolic health is the body's ability to process and use energy efficiently. When you're metabolically healthy, you maintain stable blood sugar, inflammation and blood pressure levels, reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Metabolic Efficiency Metabolic efficiency is how well the body uses stored fat and carbs as fuel, particularly during exercise. For endurance athletes, it means preserving glycogen and relying more on fat, leading to better stamina with less frequent refueling. Fat-Adapted Endurance Athlete A fat-adapted athlete has trained their body to use fat as a primary fuel source, allowing them to sustain long efforts with less carb intake. This boosts endurance and minimizes energy crashes. Connect and Follow Coach Debbie: Website: Debbie Potts - The WHOLESTIC Method Book: Life is Not a Race: It's a Journey - Learn how to pace the WHOLE you with The WHOLESTIC Method (Amazon)

In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we dive deep into the world of open water swimming with Craig Lewin, President and Head Coach of Endurance Swimming. Craig, a Boston College and Northeastern graduate, is not only a seasoned athlete and coach but also the founder of Beyond The Breakers, a groundbreaking conference aimed at uniting the open water swim community in New England.Craig shares his journey in open water swimming, highlighting his incredible achievement of completing the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming—conquering the Catalina Channel, the 20 Bridges Swim, and the English Channel. His expertise extends to being an Ironman Certified Coach and a US Masters Swimming Certified Coach, making him a formidable force in the New England endurance sports world and beyond.We also discuss some hidden gems in the open water swimming scene, including the Kingdom Swim Festival and the iconic Boston Lighthouse Swim. Craig also mentions the folks at Massachusetts Open Water Swim Association and its role in fostering a vibrant swimming community, as well as the Facebook group Boston Open Water Swimming.This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about swimming, endurance sports, or simply interested in learning more about the thriving open water swim culture in New England.Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.

Thursday, July 4th, 2024Today, Arizona Dems turn in a record number of signatures to put abortion access on the ballot in November; the leader of the RNC platform committee entertained the idea of prosecuting women who seek abortion care; the man behind project 2025 calls for blood unless we let them take over, and President Biden says he's staying in the race; plus AG and Dana deliver your good news.Promo Codes:For up to 30% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to https://www.helixsleep.com/dailybeans.Netroots Nation is in Baltimore, July 11-13. Go to netrootsnation.org and type NN24Partner in the promo box for 10% off your ticket.Our Guest: Hudson Munozhttps://www.gunsdownamerica.org/guns-down-america-appoints-new-executive-directorGuns Down Americahttps://www.gunsdownamerica.orgTickets and LIVE show dates https://allisongill.comSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com AFL-CIO Stands in Strong Solidarity With Biden-Harris Ticket (aficionado.org)Abortion measures could be on Arizona and Nebraska ballots after organizers submit signatures (AP News)Top leader of RNC Platform Committee entertained idea of imprisoning women who get abortions, opposes exceptions (CNN)Biden vows to keep running as signs point to rapidly eroding support for him on Capitol Hill (AP News)Man Behind Project 2025 Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud (The Daily Beast) Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsHeads up – The Seattle show is sold out. If you are in a position of having tickets to empty seats please send us a message at hello@muellershewrote.com – put “Seattle Tickets” in the subject line – and we'll see if we can connect you with people who would like to go, but were unable to get tickets.The Biden-Harris Administration's Student Debt Relief Plan Explained (studentaid.gov)Houston students to brave dark, cold, and unpredictable waters while swimming the Catalina Channel (click2houston.com)Indivisible Bucks County (Twitter) Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Wednesday July 10th – Portland OR – Polaris Hall(with Dana!) - SOLD OUTThursday July 11th – Seattle WA – The Triple Door(with Dana!) - SOLD OUTThursday July 25th Milwaukee, WI https://tinyurl.com/Beans-MKESunday July 28th Nashville, TN - with Phil Williams https://tinyurl.com/Beans-TennWednesday July 31st St. Louis, MO https://tinyurl.com/Beans-STLFriday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Dean Summers grew up in the working-class suburb of Palmyra close to the port and beaches of Fremantle, Western Australia. As a kid, he, his two brothers, and sister swam competitively in the Fremantle Swimming club. He claims to have spent more time at the beach than at school.At 16 Dean joined the merchant navy (which he refers to as the family business) and sailed out of Fremantle on his first ship, the MV Boogalla. The main focus at sea, he jokes, is to stay out of the water. He effectively didn't swim seriously for the next 37 years.Dean is a former elected official of the Seamen's Union of Australia later to become the Maritime Union of Australia, MUA. In 2000 Dean became the Australian National Coordinator of the International Transport Workers Federation and moved to Sydney. The ITF represents and defends the world's 1.3 million seafarers.In 2013 Dean joined Vlad, a Sydney coach with a dedicated following of long-distance swimmers, and began his journey in the demanding international sport of open water marathon swimming. Vlad now boasts the largest stable of Australian long-distance and channel swimmers.After two years of training alongside some of the best long-distance swimmers in Australia, Dean swam the English Channel. In the next 12 months, he went on to claim the Catalina Channel and to circumnavigate Manhattan Island in New York. This is known as the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Dean became the 137th person to achieve it.Dean is an accomplished Oceans Seven swimmer, a near-impossible series of seven international swims which test the bravery, strength, determination, and resilience of anyone who comes close to it. Dean has six of the seven – English, Catalina, North, and Moloka'i Channel, the Strait of Gibraltar as well as the Cook Strait. The remaining one, the Tsugaru Strait, has been removed from the international swim calendar.After his Newcastle to Sydney swim, he now holds the record for the longest Australian ocean swim of 95.6km.Dean resigned from all work commitments early in 2021 and continues to train and mentor others in the sport of ocean swimming.________________Sponsor DiscountsUse the code 'HAYDEN10' for 10% Off VPA Australia SupplementsDiscount also available at: www.vpa.com.au/HAYDEN10________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Website: www.haydenkelly.com.au________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list.

Fancy a swim? How about a swim across the entire English Channel?

This week on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast we have Miami marathon swimmer Christine Coppola as our guest. We explore her dedicated open water marathon swimming journey, delving into her training routine and experiences with local swim squads in Miami. Christine shares insights into transitioning from pool to ocean swimming with her weekly sessions in both environments.We discuss Christine's 20 Bridges Swim around Manhattan, a 48km endurance challenge, detailing her strategies and mental resilience for navigating open waters. What happens when you have a loss of confidence halfway through such an epic swim? Hear how Christine overcame her own self doubt to refocus during the swim. She also shares her preparations for her upcoming the Catalina Channel swim.From Fort Lauderdale's Hall of Fame pool to dreaming of swimming in Bondi Beach's Icebergs Pool, her passion for the sport is evident. Join us for a deep dive into Christine's swimming journey, bound to leave a lasting impact on your imagination and perhaps inspire your own aquatic pursuits.You can connect with Torpedo Swimtalk:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeSign up for our NewsletterLeave us a reviewTorpedo Swimtalk is sponsored by AMANZI SWIMWEARTorpedo Swimtalk does S&C by ELEVATE THE PROCESS#swim #swimmer #swimming #mastersswimmer #mastersswimmers #mastersswimming #openwaterswimmer #openwaterswimmers #openwaterswimming #swimminglover #swimmingpodcast #mastersswimmingpodcast #torpedoswimtalkpodcast #torpedoswimtalk #tstquicksplashpodcast #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #swimmersofinstagram #swimlife #swimfit #ageisjustanumber #health #notdoneyet

Sarah Thomas, aged 41, is an ultra-marathon swimmer who achieved the current world record for the longest continuous swim in current-neutral conditions, performed without assistance or a wetsuit. This record-breaking feat spanned 104.6 miles over the course of 67 hours and took place in Lake Champlain, USA, in August 2017. Shortly after this remarkable swim, Sarah faced an aggressive form of breast cancer diagnosis at the young age of 35. During her cancer treatment, which included chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy, Sarah remained unwavering in her pursuit of an extraordinary swim that many considered impossible. One year post-cancer treatment, Sarah made history by becoming the first person to complete a four-way crossing of the English Channel, accomplishing this incredible feat in a remarkable 54 hours and 10 minutes. More recently, Sarah achieved another groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first individual in history to conquer a two-way crossing of the North Channel, enduring 21 hours and 46 minutes in frigid waters inhabited by enormous jellyfish. *** The Tough Girl Podcast is being sponsored throughout January by ZOLEO. #ChallengeWithZOLEO ZOLEO connects with your phone to provide seamless global messaging that follows you in and out of mobile network coverage — plus added safety features you can count on worldwide including industry-leading SOS alerting features. 24/7 monitoring and 24/7 access to non-emergency medical advice, check-in and weather forecasts. ZOLEO offers unmatched peace of mind for you and for everyone waiting at home.  Stay connected and safe while doing what you love. Hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of tough women. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time. Show notes: Who is Sarah Her story of becoming a long-distance open-water swimmer Early memories of comfort and joy in the water Begging her dad to sign her up for the swim team Getting introduced to open-water swimming by a friend and found her passion in it Swimming through high school and in college for the University of Connecticut Trying out other sports after college Growing up in Texas where swimming is super competitive How she transitioned to open-water swimming after college How she returned to swimming after a 2-year hiatus Discovering her passion for open-water swimming in 2007 Signing up for Catalina Channel in 2010 Training for the English Channel by swimming around Manhattan in 2011 and booking a slot for 2012 Struggles with cold water and building up tolerance Refusing to take cold showers, and values warm showers as a luxury Poor weather and not wanting to swim the English Channel Returning to England with a reformed crew enjoying a beautiful, sunny swim across the channel Falling out of love with swimming Setting her sights on longer swims, including a 42-mile swim across Lake Tahoe Swimming for 24 hours and the challenge of mentally preparing for such a long distance Having her husband next to her helps her prepare for each swimming session Sarah's experience of swimming 104.6 miles in Lake Champlain Reflecting on her childhood and meeting her potential Feeling on top of the world after completing an incredible swim Having digestive issues during long swims and eating liquid-based nutrition Swimming and craving for giant cheeseburgers Finding a lump in her breast and being diagnosed with breast cancer Her treatment and how it would impact her ability to swim Finding solace in swimming during chemotherapy Sarah and her doctor working together to find solutions What makes her uncomfortable after a mastectomy Being glad for keeping her left side intact Swimming the English Channel in 2019 after completing an 80-mile swim in Lake Powell in 2016 The difficulty of her swims, particularly in the English Channel Struggles with nausea and vomiting, seasickness and mental exhaustion during her swims Battling a strong current caused hours of delay in the swim, causing mental and physical exhaustion Her desire to complete the Oceans Seven Challenge Having two remaining swims in the Oceans Seven Challenge Swimming the Strait of Gibraltar and the Tsugaru Strait Why the swimming organization in Japan stopped accepting swimmers Final words of advice   Social Media Website: sarahthomasswims.com  Instagram: @SarahSwims04  Twitter: @SarahSwims04  Facebook: @SarahThomasMarathonSwimmer   

Teenage ocean swimmer Caitlin O'Reilly's taking a well deserved break over summer after continuing her quest to conquer the Oceans Seven. That's the marathon swimming challenge that takes in seven channel swims around the world, including: The English, Catalina, North, Molokai and Tsugaru channels as well as the Strait of Gibraltar and New Zealand's own Cook Strait. Caitlin already has that under her belt - she knocked it off at age 12 - becoming the youngest Kiwi to swim it. The 19-year-old has also polished off the Tsugaru, North and English Channels. She'll keep training in Auckland over summer, ready to tackle the Catalina Channel in July.

Karen Throsby is a swimmer and a sociologist. She is passionate about marathon swimming, and her CV of international distance swims is truly outstanding, taking in the Catalina Channel and Twenty Bridges Swim around Manhatten, as well as the English Channel. In 2008, as she started training for her English Channel solo swim, she took this as a unique opportunity to bring together her combined research and swimming interests. She wrote a very scholarly book called ‘Immersion: Marathon Swimming, Embodiment and Identity', which takes the lid off of the identity and body-shaping process of becoming a marathon swimmer. In this podcast, we talk about what it takes to make a marathon swimmer, through the lens of her own Channel swimming experience.

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable story of Florence Chadwick, an unsung hero whose determination and resilience continue to inspire us today. Join us as we explore her historic attempt to swim the Catalina Channel, the challenges she faced, and the lessons we can learn from her experience. On this Independence Day, let's declare our own independence and overcome the fog that hinders our path to success. Read more about Florence Chadwick's inspiring journey: https://frankbuck.org/florence-chadwick Tags:#Inspiration #OvercomingChallenges #Motivation #IndependenceDay #SuccessStory

Caitlin O'Reilly Ultra Marathon Swimmer aged 19 joins me and talk about her incredible career so far. She is the youngest person to achieve the New Zealand Triple Crown. and talks about her ambition to complete the Oceans 7 - The Oceans Seven is a marathon swimming challenge consisting of seven open water channel swims. It was devised in 2008 as the swimming equivalent of the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge. It includes the North Channel, the Cook Strait, the Molokai Channel, the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, the Tsugaru Strait and the Strait of Gibraltar.

Today's guest is one of the nicest guys you are ever likely to come across in the world of Marathon Swimming… a former top elite swimmer who ended up taking a little time away form the sport entirely; when he returned he embarked on his marathon swimming journey - he won the famous 25km Rottnest Swim in Australia, and then decided that he would aim to complete the famous Ocean 7 in one calendar year… for those who might not know, the Ocean7 is a set of seven ultra marathon swims across the globe, which are The English Channel, The North Channel, Gibraltar Strait, Catalina Channel, Molokai Channel, Cook Strait and the Tsugaru Strait … they vary from 44km to 16km in distance and really only a handful of people have completed all seven (21 so far, as of March 2023). He broke the British Record with his English Channel swim last year in 8 hours and very recently broke the World Record for the 26km Cook Strait in a staggering 4 hours 33mins… I was thrilled to welcome to the podcast Andy Donaldson…

The following is a conversation with Charlotte Brynn. Charlotte was nominated as World Female, Open Water Swimmer of the Year in 2013 and named one of the World's top 50 Aquatic Adventurists in 2014, 2015, 2017 & 2019 by the World Open Water Association.  In 2018 Charlotte was named one of the top women open water coaches and mentors in the world and was inducted into the Vermont Open Water Swimming Hall of Fame in 2016. She has achieved international recognition by completing some of the world's most challenging marathon swims including the 28-mile Manhattan Island Swim, the 20-mile Catalina Channel, and the 22-mile Atlantic City Around the Island Swim. She is a two time overall female winner of the 25km Border Buster swim, and winner of the 2019 Atlantic City Around the Island Swim. Charlotte was recently highlighted in the Adirondack Explorer magazine for her 32 mile swim in Lake George, completing it in just 17 hours and 58 minutes with no wet suit, and was unable to touch bottom, a support boat or use a flotation device.  Charlotte is a 4-time US Master Swimming Long Distance All American & New England Masters age group 1500 meter record holder. She is the first New Zealander to swim an International Ice Swimming Ice Mile, the challenge that is comprised of swimming 1 mile in water at or below 41F/5C. Charlotte recently won a gold medal in the 1 kilometer distance, at the ice swimming world championships in France.  She is currently the executive director of the Swimming Hole in Stowe VT and a return guest on our podcast. I recently reached out to Charlotte because of her insane accomplishment of swimming 1 mile each hour for 24 hours at a charity event in Florida. My hopes are that this conversation inspires listeners to set audacious goals, and chase wild adventures that bring you joy.  Links: https://theswimmingholestowe.com/ Instagram: brynnswimstagramSponsors:NativePath:Follow the link below to see all of NativePath's Pure Grass-Fed, Organic, Clean Supplements and use the CoMo15 code at checkout for 15% off!https://www.nativepath.com/Lombardi Chiropractic:https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays!Redmond:redmond.lifeOur team at Co-Movement Gym has used Redmond's Real Sea Salt, Seasonings, Re-Lyte Electrolyte drink and other products for years! This is a U.S. company whose products are simple, clean and taste great. Support them by using the link above or entering the code CoMo15 at checkout and you will receive 10% OFF your order!Reach out to us at info@co-movement.com or visit our website co-movement.com and learn more on how we can assist you in achieving your maximum health and fitness potential!Check out our Online Private Coaching at www.co-movement.com/onlinecoachingCheck out our main website www.co-movement.comCheck out our Video Podcast Clip on our YouTube Channel Co-Movement

On Episode Twenty-Two of Mindful Warrior Radio, I am joined by Hank Wise, an elite waterman, surfer, and coach who is the reigning King of the Catalina Channel—a 32km open water crossing from Santa Catalina Island to the Southern California mainland—that took him just under eight hours to complete. A Stanford graduate, Hank is the founder and director of Swim Focus and SWIM Long Beach and the Head Coach of Rocket Fish Swim School and SWIM Long Beach Masters. Happiest when he's sailing, diving, paddling, kayaking, rowing, body surfing, and teaching both in and about the ocean, Hank knows a thing or two about assessing risk and finding flow. While he has a commanding physical presence, it is his open heart and generous spirit that has the greatest impact. A day with Hank in and around the water is magical.In this episode, Hank and I discuss a range of topics: how to maintain mental discipline when the end-goal is not in sight; how to interrupt and manage fear; how to commit, submit, and find excitement in challenges; how to prepare for and build into flow; the role that love, gratitude, curiosity and humility play in well-being and success; and how to embody being a warrior with an open heart.Mindful Warrior is hosted by Kami Craig, a former elite athlete, Olympic champion, and performance and culture design coach at Mindful Warrior.Our guest on Episode Twenty-Two of Mindful Warrior Radio—Hank Wise—is an elite waterman, the reigning King of the Catalina Channel, and the founder and director of Swim Focus and SWIM Long Beach. Hank reflects on commitment when facing challenges: “Once you are trained and ready there's this idea that you submit: you submit yourself fully to the task at hand. You not only submit but you lean in. You really lean in. And embrace it. So much so that you look forward to it. You give yourself so wholly to the task that you are like, ‘I am in, I am so in right now.'”Hank describes his approach to embodying love as a warrior: “I look at love like it is an effervescent flow in my heart—like a fountain in my heart. The more love that I give, the more love that comes back. That is true giving to yourself. That is true giving to others. And that is true sharing what you have to share with communities. If you can tap into the power of love, then you have tapped into a source that is so powerful, so regenerative, and the laws of karma are in place. Love is so powerful.”Hank talks about the power of curiosity and humility: “The goodness is out there you just have to be curious. A word that I oftentimes put together with curiosity is humility. Because if you are curious and you're humble that is the secret sauce of going forward. The humility allows for future experimentation and education.” If you enjoyed today's episode, please take the opportunity to share with a friend, follow Mindful Warrior Radio, and leave a review! To learn more about Mindful Warrior and Mindful Warrior Radio please follow us on Instagram @therealmindfulwarrior and check out our website at www.mindfulwarrior.com

You have to be pretty committed to swim in the dark and fog for 21 miles in the Catalina Channel and today's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast guest Sabrina Houston is just that!Sabrina has spent her life in and around the water, first in the pool, then as an IRONMAN triathlon competitor and now as a marathon distance swimmer, who has completed 2/3 of the Triple Crown.  She also squeezes in time as a masters swimmer and coach in San Diego, California, as well as juggling being a new mum.We spoke about the intricacies of training and swimming marathon distances, both the successes, hurdles and disappointments.  Sabrina's English Channel attempt was called off due to inclement weather conditions, and we chatted how she coped with that mentally and how she will attempt the crossing another day. I have no doubt she will be successful!Sabrina explained how she helped co-found the Oceanside Masters Swim Club, what masters swimming means to her and why being part of the masters swimming community is the right fit for all adult swimmers.Connect with SabrinaInstagramFacebookYou can connect with Torpedo Swimtalk:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterLeave us a review#swim #swimmer #swimming #mastersswimmer #mastersswimmers #mastersswimming #openwaterswimmer #openwaterswimmers #openwaterswimming #swimminglover #swimmingpodcast #mastersswimmingpodcast #torpedoswimtalkpodcast #torpedoswimtalk #tstquicksplashpodcast #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #swimmersofinstagram #swimlife #swimfit #ageisjustanumber #health #notdoneyet

As a professional goalkeeper for Al-Karamah, one of Syria's biggest clubs, Fahd Saleh had won numerous trophies but then war came to Syria and his house, his life, all he'd known until that point, was destroyed. Fahd decided to move to England to rebuild his life and cling on to his footballing dream, he even went to a job centre and told them how he wanted to work for a football club. Hear his story of how he became Mansfield Town's Goalkeeping Coach and working with Nigel Clough.Barbara Hernandez is known as the Ice Mermaid. The swimmer from Chile is currently attempting to swim the seven seas... That's 127 miles through - the North Channel, the Cook Strait, the Moloka'i Channel, the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, the Tsugaru Strait and the Strait of Gibraltar. Barbara is number one in the world at ice swimming - the first Latin American swimmer to take the crown. She tells us, she is hoping to inspire more women from South America to take up sport and to follow their dreams.Since former Premier League footballer Steven Reid decided to announce that he will be pursuing a career in counselling, he's had current Premier League players and coaches reach out to him for support. Reid also revealed, he has had people opening up in tears on zoom calls and how footballers are in fear of speaking up about how they are truly feeling. He also explained to Caroline that despite playing in the top flight for Blackburn Rovers, there wasn't much enjoyment in the game but he is now hoping to help others through his own experience. Photo - Fahd Saleh

This is a big week, we are turning the show up a notch to 11.  First,  Mel Gruver-LaPolt joins Jeff and I as we kick of our 6th podcast.  Mel is C0-Founder and Director of the Cabin Challenge.  Mel was there in the early days, when riders got off their bikes, and cooked their own food after riding all day.  Mel is an integral part of the CC and whether on the ride, or behind the scenes, her contributions ensure everyone had a  good time.  You will see Mel stuffing swag bags, slicing fruit, coordinating volunteers, or any of the other dozens of tasks,  she always has a hand in it.  Lets not forget Mel is a badass athlete in her own right….she has completed an Ironman Triathlon, run marathons, a collegiate swimmer, and a six time SOS finisher.  When you are cycling up Sugarloaf and questioning your ability to go on….draw inspiration from the fact that Melissa once completed the SOS with a broken leg.   Our first guest is swim legend David Barra,  who is about to embark on his first Cabin Challenge.  Dave is a resident of the Shawangunk mountains, and best known for marathon swimming.  Dave was inducted as an Honor Swimmer into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in 2017.  In 2010 Dave had one of the remarkably prolific years in marathon swimming history.  As of 2021 only four people completed the Triple Crown of Swimming quicker than Dave. (In 81 days Dave Swam the English Channel, Catalina Channel and the Manhattan Island Swim)  He is the Co-founder, and Director, of the Worlds Largest Marathon swim….The Eight Bridges, as well as many other events and races.  Dave is the namesake for the Barra Award.  The Barra Award is an award given by the Marathon Swim Association for the most impressive overall year of marathon swimming. While most of Barra's accolades are swimming related, and two numerous to mention here, he has also participated in cycling races many years ago.  This past year Dave has put up some prodigious training numbers on his road, gravel, and mountain bikes.  Next we are joined by Steve Catania.  Steve is a long time Cabin Challenge veteran and Vice President of Subsurface Technologies, Inc.  Founded in 1987, STI delivers , 100% environmentally sound, sustainable, energy efficient ground water solutions with unprecedented success and no waste stream for Municipal, Industrial and Investor Owned Water Utilities.  Follow them on LinkedIn to learn about some really cool work happening in the world to ensure we all have good clean water!  Steve is a former True Grit winner and has cycled through Europe, the Azores, the Western United States, and of course the Hudson Valley and his home in the Shawangunk mountains. 

95-Time Masters National Champion and Marathon Swimming Triple Crown finisher makes time for the things he love – even when his schedule is inconsistent.Emergency room physician Kurt Dickson says that he prioritizes swimming workouts, even if the time of day or length varies by the day. He talks with Kelly and Maria about how difficult experiences in the past few years drove him to his strongest swimming performances and how he is able to put performance anxiety into perspective.  Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.MORE ABOUT KURT DICKSONKurt Dickson is a full-time physician and masters swimmer, specializing in the longer freestyle events and backstroke. He's been US Masters National Champion 95 times, which means 95 All-American Honors, a 2-time FINA World Record Holder and a 7-time USMS Long Distance All-Star. In 2021, he earned his first-ever Pool All-Star honor, which is the highest honor in US Masters Swimming. Kurt has also completed the Triple Crown of Marathon Swimming which includes the Swim around Manhattan (28.5 mile), the English Channel crossing (21 mile) and swimming the Catalina Channel. He's also a 5-time Ironman Finisher. Episode Topics and MentionsEmergency medicineUS Masters SwimmingTriple Crown of Marathon SwimmingBrigham Young UniversitySleep routinesTriathlonsUS Masters National MeetUniversity of TexasDistance swimmingTaperingTakeawaysKellyGive yourself permission to say “this makes me feel alive and gives me meaning.”Keep what is important in perspective to deal with performance anxiety. Even if your body changes, you can enjoy movement and activities. MariaConsistency can remain, even if your schedule is always changing. Make time, somewhere, to fit in what is important. You can outwork others who may have more talent than you.Put your feelings into different buckets to really understand it: spiritual, intellectual and primal.Quote of the Week“You've got to be patient with yourself; you've got to be persistent, but be patient with yourself.”  -- Kurt DicksonSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play.Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/championsmojo)

Abhejali Bernardova (44, Czech Republic) of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team completed an extreme ultra-triathlon from Dover to Prague, during which she covered a total of 1111 km across the 3 disciplines: 34 km swimming, 895 km cycling, 182 km running. It took her 7 days, 12 hours and 5 minutes.    She started on Monday September 13 2021 at 3am from Dover. In very challenging conditions, with the wind at force 5, she swam the English Channel in 15 hours and 33 minutes. The only other successful crossing on the same day was a 5-person relay team. It was her last chance to swim this year and the swim had already been postponed a few times.    Restrictions did not allow her to stay in France, so she had to take a detour back to Dover and then take a ferry to France. She then cycled from Calais to her hometown of Cheb, near the Czech/German border.    The cycling leg, which took her 4 days, was approximately 900 kilometres through France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. She arrived in Cheb on Saturday afternoon, then ran 182km to Prague, arriving on Monday afternoon. Her daily average was 220km cycling and 2 marathons running.    The Czech athlete successfully completed her first English Channel swim 10 years ago. In 2018 she became the 1st Czech, the 10th person in the world, 4th woman and the 1st person from a landlocked country to complete the Oceans Seven*, seven difficult long-distance swims around the world. She is also the only Czech holder of the Triple Crown** of long-distance swimming.    With her ultra-triathlon she aims to connect people and places and inspire others to break down and cross barriers in their own lives. If she can go from the UK to the Czech Republic under her own steam, then we really are closer to each other than we realise, we just put up unnecessary walls between us. She also tries to inspire others to overcome their own limits and show that these limits are often self-created.     (*) Oceans Seven include: English Channel, Gibraltrar Strait, Tsugaru Strait, Catalina Channel, Molokai Channel, North Channel, Cook Strait – all solo, non-wetsuit. See also: https://www.openwaterpedia.com/wiki/Oceans_Seven (**) The Triple Crown includes: English Channel, Catalina Channel, around Manhattan. https://www.openwaterpedia.com/wiki/Triple_Crown_of_Open_Water_Swimming    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and sign up - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show notes Her love for swimming in the ocean Wanting to share her adventures  Her childhood and growing up in the Czech Republic  Learning to swim in Russia Not coming from a sports family  Hearing about the English Channel Starting meditation at 18 years old with Sri Chinmoy  Wanting to know herself better Wanting to step outside her comfort zone Going to university and getting into running Going after longer and longer distances Running a marathon doing laps “I can do more” Swimming the English Channel in 2011 Getting into flow while swimming Completing the Oceans 7 Challenge in 2018 Coping with the cold water Taking cold showers in the morning Being scared by sharks Beautiful moments while swimming Advice for going further with swimming  Tips and advice for recovery Sleeping for 7 hrs a night Being a Peace Ultra Runner  The Peace Run  Loving the 24hrs races When it gets difficult on the 24hr races Deciding on a new challenge The logistical challenges of putting the plan together Being dependant on the weather for the swim The training involved to get physically ready for the challenge How her body has changed from 34 to 44 Needing more time to recover Finishing in Prague “I can do it - I have already done it” Use your imagination even while training to tell yourself you can do it Why you should DREAM BIG!!!  Future dream challenges Adventure blues…. Thank you to Abhejali   Social Media   Website: abhejali.cz    Instagram: @abhejali  

We want to welcome Charlotte Brynn to the Co-Movement Gym Podcast! After receiving a Bachelor's degree from the renowned Otago University in New Zealand, Brynn increased her depth of knowledge by achieving further fitness and aquatic certifications, along with attending international clinics & conferences specializing in current fitness and swimming techniques and practices.Charlotte was nominated as World Female, Open Water Swimmer of the Year in 2013 and named one of the World's top 50 Aquatic Adventurists in 2014, 2015, 2017 & 2019 by the World Open Water Association.In 2018 Charlotte was named one of the top women open water coaches and mentors in the world and was inducted into the Vermont Open Water Swimming Hall of Fame in 2016. In 2019  Charlotte was named runner up Global Swim Series Champion.  Charlotte has also achieved international recognition by completing some of the world's most challenging marathon swims including the 28-mile Manhattan Island Marathon Swim,  the 20-mile Catalina Channel, and the 22-mile Atlantic City Around the Island Swim. She is a two time overall female winner of the 25km Border Buster swim, and winner of the 2019 Atlantic City Around the Island Swim. Charlotte was recently highlighted in the Adirondack Explorer magazine for her 32 mile swim in Lake George, completing it in just 17 hours and 58 minutes with no wet suit, and unable to touch bottom, a support boat or use a flotation device.  Charlotte is a 4-time US Master Swimming Long Distance All American & New England Masters age group 1500 meter record holder and one of the few people in the world and the first New Zealander to swim an International Ice Swimming Association, Ice Mile, of 1 mile in water at or below 41F/5C.Charlotte is currently the executive director of the Swimming Hole in Stowe VT.Charlotte Brynn Links:Instagram: @brynnswimstagramWebsite: https://brynnswim.com/Swimming Hole- Stowe VTAdirondack Explorer ArticleSponsors:   NativePath:Follow the link below to see all of NativePath's Pure Grass-Fed, Organic, Clean Supplements and use the CoMo15 code at checkout for 15% off! https://www.nativepath.com/ Lombardi Chiropractic: https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/ Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays!  Suttmeier Law Firm: http://suttmeierlaw.com/ Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast for a FREE Initial Consultation! Reach out to us at info@co-movement.com or visit our website co-movement.com and learn more on how we can assist you in achieving your maximum health and fitness potential! Check out our Online Private Coaching at www.co-movement.com/onlinecoaching Check out our main website www.co-movement.com

Elaine K. Howley is an avid marathon and ice swimmer who has completed the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming (solo swims across the English Channel and Catalina Channel and a solo circumnavigation of Manhattan Island). She was the first person to swim the 32.3-mile length of Lake Pend Oreille in Northern Idaho and the third person to complete the Triple Crown of Monster Swims (solo lengthwise crossings of Lake Memphremagog in Vermont and Canada; Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada; and Loch Ness in Scotland). She's also an award-winning freelance journalist and editor based in Boston, Massachusetts.Connect with Elaineelainekhowley.comhttps://www.instagram.com/emkhowley/https://twitter.com/emkhowleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elainekhowley/Help raise funds to support cancer research and clinical trials for Swim Across America.On September 9, 2021, Olympian Elizabeth Beisel (with the help of her incredible support staff) will attempt to be the first woman to swim the 20km (12.4 mile) route from Pt. Judith, RI to Block Island, RI. Elizabeth will adhere to Marathon Swimmers Federation rules throughout the entirety of her swim. The swim will be nonstop and unassisted. Elaine is helping to coordinate this epic swim. For full episode details visit: https://pam-moore.com/2021/08/31/elaine-howley-how-to-complete-a-marathon-swim/**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying me a cup of coffee**Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?Ask it right hereSign up for my newsletter and get a FREE GIFT, a quick and dirty guide to beating Impostor Syndrome.Want to know my secrets for getting published in top publications?They're all in my e-book, 7 Pitches That Sold. Use the code realfit50 to get half off.Let's ConnectWebsite: https://pam-moore.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pammoorewriter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pammoore303/Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/PamMooreWriter/Support the show

James Pittar is a champion open-water swimmer, conqueror of the English Channel and inductee of the prestigious International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. And he's done it all completely blind. At 16, James was diagnosed with a genetic disorder called Retinitis Pigmentosa, which causes degeneration of the retina. His vision rapidly decreased after his diagnosis, and by 21 he was legally blind and fully blind by his early 30s. Yet despite this major setback, James was determined to succeed as an open-water swimmer. He devised a plan to aid his performance, using blows from a whistle to guide his direction. A national inspiration, James became the first ever blind person to successfully cross the English Channel in 1998. Alongside the English Channel, he completed the “triple crown” of open-water swimming when he completed the Catalina Channel and Manhattan Island Swim. In this episode, you'll learn: Why James believes that disabled sports are harsher and rougher than able bodied sports; How James has maintained a positive outlook on life throughout his tribulations; The unbelievable tale of his English Channel journey and the many obstacles he constantly had to overcome; How James has held a fulltime job for 28 years; The power of psychology in sport; The fear James felt as an expected father being blind; How he fares with his daughter also becoming a competitive swimmer; James' work with the Fred Hollows foundation; The unbelievably harsh conditions that openwater swimmers endure; and James' vision for disabled sports going forward.

Today's guest is marathon swimmer and Pacific Open Water Swim Company Co-Owner and Boat Pilot - Sylvia Lacock.It was really interesting getting Sylvia's perspective on how marathon swimmers can be assisted in their epic adventures with the right Boat Pilot and the correct knowledge.  She leaves nothing to chance in her quest to give swimmers the best experience they can have.  From Alcatraz swims in San Francisco Bay to Lake Tahoe, Sylvia and her team offer their expertise.  We chatted about many aspects of what goes into being successful in a swim of this magnitude.  And she speaks from her own experience, as she has conquered the Catalina Channel! An epic swim in itself.If you have completed a marathon swim, or you are thinking of doing one, have a listen to this podcast.  I am sure you will benefit from Sylvia's advice.  Oh ...... and if you are ever in San Fran and wanting to tackle that  glistening bay under the Golden Gate Bridge, look up the Pacific Swim Company!Find Sylvia on socials at:Facebook:  Pacific Open Water Swim CompanyInsta: @pacificswimcoYou can find Torpedo Swimtalk on socials at:Facebook: Torpedo SwimtalkInsta: @torpedo_swimtalkWebsite: https://torpedoswimtalk.buzzsprout.com

This episode is PURE MOTIVATION! If you're in a lull or struggling to get your lovely butt off the couch: tune in. On today's show I'm talking to Melissa Urie: ultra endurance athlete, Ironman + Uberman woman and an embodiment of will power & mental strength. I was frankly mind-blown when I heard her talking about her 33 km (21 mile) swim in the open Pacific ocean. Sounds insane? Yes. Impossible? No. It's a good one, this episode! And it was so much fun recording! Thank you, Mel! You rock. Race distances so you get a feel for what we’re talking about: Sprint/Beginner’s triathlon: 750 m swim - 20 km bike - 5 km run Long-distance/Ironman: 3.8 km swim - 180 km bike - 42.2 km run Uberman = the world's most challenging Ultra Triathlon: 33 km (21 mile) swim - 644 km (400 mile) bike - 217 km (135 mile) run Swim in Catalina Channel then ride from LA to Furnace Creek and run Furnace Creek to Death Valley (top of Mt. Whitney). You can find full show notes below or on the episode page: kathrinhecht.com/podcast-episode-29 Liked this episode? Share it with a friend & give some extra love: paypal.me/KathrinKatHecht

Today's guest is Open Water Triple Crown title holder,  Rod Watkins. We chat about preparing for each of his amazing open water crossings - the English Channel, the Catalina Channel and the Manhattan 20 Bridges Swim. How did Rod train for these swims? Who helped him in his quest, both before and during the swims? How do you train for such a long swim? Which was the hardest of the three to complete? What logistics are needed to make each of these swims happen, and most importantly why swim them? Learn from his experience and what motivated him to start these epic journeys. Will Rod swim another epic crossing? Listen in to find out!

This weeks we interview Katie Pumphrey! ( @katiepumphreyart ) Katie Pumphrey is an American painter exploring the tension between calm and chaos. Crisp edges and quiet shapes are at a constant tug-o-war with playful movement and vibrating color. Her work dives into the familiar struggle we all face, again and again, to find control, ease the tension, and harness the commotion. We feel steady, level-headed, comfortable — and then something shifts, and we scramble to find our footing. We ping-pong between these moments time and time again. With turbulent brushstrokes and the suggestion of imagery, her work examines these experiences with a hint of humor, play, and lightheartedness. Katie has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has participated in artist residencies at the Studios of Key West, Vermont Studio Center, Gallery Four, and the Creative Alliance in Baltimore. Katie is also a long distance, open water swimmer — who swam the English Channel in 2015, around the island of Manhattan in 2017, and the Catalina Channel in 2018. Those three swims make up the Triple Crown of open water swimming, adding Katie to an elite group of open water swimmers from around the world. This aspect of her life often influences and drives her work. Katie currently lives and works in Baltimore, MD. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeremy-jirsa/support

“My mind was racing with a thousand thoughts. I was not sure how I would deal with the long, dark hours to come but I soon noticed that each hand pull stirred up the bioluminescence in the water and broke up the darkness below. After I mentally adjusted to the dark space below me, I turned my focus to the night sky and the universe on display in the stars. I had rarely seen a night sky so bright and so full of stars…I got lost in the stars for several hours and the time passed as if I was time traveling…I realized that the whole ocean below me had lit up with its own show of bioluminescence…below me as deep as I could see, there were star-like dots of light, mimicking the night sky. I felt like I was floating in space, suspended between the sky and the sea. It was humbling and at the same time, felt primal on a level that is hard to articulate…it was the ultimate experience…time melted away in the largeness of it all.” (Jim Clifford, Catalina Channel night swim)Jim Clifford, attorney, farmer, and senior citizen shares how he trains his body and mind, the psychology of open water swimming including "the zone", how he manages his mind during the many continuous hours involved, his experience of two contemplative values silence and solitude when swimming alone for hours at a time, and transcendence in nature.https://openwaterswimming.com/2015/11/jim-clifford-thrice-as-nicehttps://www.clifforddebelius.comJane Goodall https://awaken.com/2020/05/mystical-experience-of-jane-goodall-ph-d/All Things Contemplative Blog

I met Bill Shipp on a boat in the middle of a lake somewhere north of the Canadian border. I can still remember the sun trying to warm us despite the brisk fall morning air and the surprising calm on the water. The pontoon boat that was nearly swamped, as we were way over capacity. Full of cold and tired swimmers and kayakers who had been brutally beaten by the wind and waves all night long. None of us were making it to the north tip of Lake Memphremagog this day (though many would go back to complete it!). In his own words: Bill Shipp is a Maryland based marathon swimmer, having completed numerous open water swims since first crossing the Chesapeake Bay in 2006. Since then he has steadily increased the distance and difficulty of his marathon swims having successfully completed the Triple Crown of Open water swim in 2015. The Triple Crown consists of the English Channel; the Catalina Channel; and the circumnavigation of Manhattan Island. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comJoin a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming CollectiveMusic credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

Bitten by a shark and kept swimming? For 11 more hours, then found the tooth in your hip?! Swam the Ice Mile, voluntarily?! All these stories and more by legendary Kiwi Marathon Swimmer Charlotte Brynn.  She joins the show to talk about her experiences training and racing open water endurance events.  Listen for for some great knowledge drop son best practices for racing as well as the toughest stories we have heard on competing. Charlotte was nominated as World Female Open Water Swimmer of the Year in 2013 and named one of the World’s top 50 Aquatic Adventurists in 2014, 2015, 2017 & 2019 by the World Open Water Association. In 2018 Charlotte was named one of the top women open water coaches and mentors in the world and was inducted into the Vermont Open Water Swimming Hall of Fame in 2016. Charlotte has also achieved international recognition by completing some of the world’s most challenging marathon swims including the 28-mile Manhattan Island Marathon Swim and the 20-mile Catalina Channel. Charlotte is a 2-time USMS Long Distance All American & New England Masters age group 1500 meters record holder. Charlotte is one of the few people in the world and the first New Zealander to swim an International Ice Swimming Association Ice Mile of 1 mile in water at or below 41F/5C.

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I first met Sylvia Lacock in 2019 at the marina in Camp Richardson about an hour before I set off for my swim across the length of lake Tahoe. At the time I was impressed by her knowledge of the lake, thoroughness in covering safety, and professionalism as a pilot. Later I came to find out that Sylvia had a marathon swim story all her own - FINALLY I pinned her down to tell us all about it. In her own words: Adult-onset swimmer (33) now 50, with a few marathon swims completed, with the longest being a solo Catalina Channel in 2014. These days she spends more time at the helm as a USCG-licensed Captain and co-owner of Pacific Open Water Swim Co. with more than 2,000 hours per year piloting swimmers. Sylvia is currently working on her Master Captain's License and teaching others to become licensed. She is an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Golden Gate Flotilla and board member for the Northern California Open Water Swimming Association and Lake Tahoe Open Water Swimming Association.If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comJoin a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

In today's episode I spoke with Anthony McCarley. Two months before his 50th birthday, Anthony decided to fulfill his boyhood dream of swimming the English Channel. It took another 4 years, before his dream would come true. He's gone on to pioneer marathon swim routes, both in maturity and in new locations. Anthony insists that the only reason he continues to swim marathons is because of the community. Admittedly outcome driven, I immediately identified with Anthony. And I love how he's analyzed and broken down the attributes of a swim and applied those lessons to life. Both his, as well as his business clients. We could all learn a thing or two from Marathon swimmers! You're sure to pick up some helpful tips in this episode. Enjoy!In his own words: Anthony has completed solo marathon swims around the world, including the Triple Crown (English Channel, around Manhattan, Catalina Channel). On his last swim, in November, he became the first non-South American and the oldest person to complete Travessia do Leme ao Pontal in Brazil.If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comJoin a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

In this episode I spoke with Qing Li who started her story off by reminding us that not taking a risk is a risk in itself. Wise beyond her years, Qing's investment in self discovery after a successful, but extremely stressful English Channel swim, is sure to pay dividends in whatever she pursues next in swimming and in life. Qing was so open, honest, and shared so many pearls of wisdom throughout our conversation - I laughed, cried, and found myself wondering if I was doing enough in my own life as she reminded me, "Don't let anything get in the way of what you love, not even yourself." Qing's positivity is infectious, and I just love her energy, enthusiasm, and emotion.In her own words: I am a lifelong swimmer and owes my success in completing the Triple Crown to the people who believed in my crazy ideas. Swimming the English Channel was a seed of an idea as a teenager that started a deep personal and spiritual journey for me. Starting with the English Channel in 2011 and coming back to round out the Triple Crown and Grand Slam with 20 Bridges - 2018, Tampa Bay Marathon Swim - 2019, and Catalina Channel - 2019. Through this journey I can say that the open water swimming community has truly taught me so much about believing in myself, living with purpose, and letting go of fear.I strive to inspire people from all walks of life to reach just a little higher and push the boundaries of their comfort zone. I love seeing the joy of someone who accomplishes something they never thought they could.If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comJoin a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

Today we chatted with a marathon swimmer who first circumnavigated Manhattan in 1991. In 1994, she crossed the English Channel, documenting her preparation in her book Dover Solo. Upon completing the Catalina Channel in 2005 Marcia Cleveland set the record for the fastest Triple Crown, a record that still stands today. And she's still swimming marathons, having completed the Tsugaru Straight just last year. I can relate to so much to what Marcia says about the pieces all coming together and everything working out just right so that you can complete a long swim! Once you're a mom, there's a whole new meaning to "shore support" - and actually getting to the start of a swim can feel like half the battle. After that, all you have to do is swim…While also a marathon swimming mom of two kids, I feel like I'm quite the opposite of Marcia, who has kept logs of every single training swim since she was 15 years old! In comparison, I feel like I barely prioritize swimming, but know that I revel in each opportunity that I make.The pure fact that Marcia started marathon swimming nearly 30 years ago is amazing enough, but the fact that she pushed on with toddlers, young kids, teenagers, and now continues with kids on their way to college is completely awe inspiring to me, I hope you're also inspired!In her own words: Marcia Cleveland has been a swimmer all her life. After her successful age group and collegiate careers, she began swimming Masters (USMS) in her early twenties. Shortly thereafter, she discovered Open Water Swimming, and all the tranquility and challenge it offers. Besides competing in swims and races all over the world, Marcia holds the fastest cumulative time for the Triple Crown and is second in the Grand Slam rankings. She is a 2020 Honoree into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Her book, Dover Solo, which depicts the training and preparation she did for her English Channel swim, has become a “must read” for all serious open water swimmers. Her website, DoverSolo.com, contains comprehensive information and logs for all her marathon swims. Besides her personal aquatic accomplishments, Marcia instructs, advises, coaches, and certifies water enthusiasts. She has coached open water swimmers since 1995, helping a multitude successfully achieve major long distance marathon swims. The USMS team she coaches has over 30 members. In 2018, Marcia became an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and has certified over 50 individuals to be lifeguards in the past year. Between 1999 and 2009, Marcia served on several local and national USMS swimming committees and was the Chair of the USMS Open Water Long Distance Committee for 4 years. She currently offers personal training, clinics, and coaching for swimmers at all levels, as well as ARC Lifeguard Certification, including CPR, AED, & First Aid Training. She is lives in the Chicago, Illinois, USA area with her husband, Mark Green and their two children.If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comJoin a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming CollectiveMusic credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

Today we spoke with Mark Sheridan from his office in London. Growing up Mark was an all around athlete, but couldn't conceive of swimming more than a mile until relatively recently. Being smack dab in the middle of the financial crisis as an employee of Leman Brothers in 2008, he sought the pool for comfort. After hiring a coach about a decade ago he was able to rapidly increase distance once his form improved. Since then, Mark has become a distance swimming addict. After swimming through the entire British Long Distance Swimming Association calendar he started knocking out swims in the United States. In addition to achieving swimming nirvana, Mark has logged several British firsts along the way. While he's done the English channel a few times Mark prefers swimming in a lake surrounded by mountains. In his own words: My name is Mark Sheridan. I live near Sevenoaks in Kent (UK) and am a mad keen open water ultra-distance swimmer. I have completed many swims over 21 miles including 43 mile Lac Leman (4th solo ever & 1st Brit), the English Channel (twice), Loch Lomond (44th person), the Catalina Channel in California, Two-way Windermere, Lake Tahoe, Lake Memphremagog and SCAR to name a few...I served on the committee of the British Long Distance Swimming Association for 7 years (President 2017), am the Swim Secretary the famously gruelling 9-mile Champion of Champions and distance training camps. I was awarded British Long Distance Swimming Association's Swimmer of the Year in 2013 and also won the Global Marathon Swimming Federation's Barra Award for Best Year in 2015. Above all, I enjoy sharing my experiences to help others reach their goals and giving back to this wonderful sport on a voluntary basis. I currently hold the British record for Lake Tahoe solo which I set in August 2018 taking almost 90mins off the prior benchmark. In June 2019, I completed 20 Bridges to bag the title of 'Triple Crown'.Be sure to enjoy Mark's blog!http://reminiscencesofalongdistanceswimmer.blogspot.com/ If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comJoin a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

If you've done the Catalina Channel, you've likely heard of, met, or had our guest, Dan Simonelli, as you kayaker! In 2015, Dan received the Marathon Swimmers Federation Streeter Award for Service to Marathon Swimming, and in fact has supported over 200 marathon swims as either coach, crew chief, support crew, or kayaker. A testament to his own marathon swimming pursuits, in 2016 Dan received the MSF Barra Award for Most Prolific Year, the same year that he commemorated the anniversary of the first crossing of the Catalina Channel in January, a swim tale that he shares in this episode. In his own words: I grew up swimming on summer swim teams. I started swimming regularly in the ocean while I was in the Marine Corp stationed at Camp Pendleton. I subsequently worked as an Ocean Lifeguard for several years while going back to college.Then after many years out of the water, I started swimming again in 2009 when a friend coaxed me into joining their team for the La Jolla 10 Mile Relay, and I’ve just kept swimming since then.In 2012 I founded Open Water Swim Academy as I had noticed a demand from people wanting to experience swimming in the open water but needed guidance. As my own swimming progressed to going longer and training for channel swims and other marathon swims, my coaching and support of others’ swims continued to grow as well.I’ve since supported over 200 Marathon swims in various roles: coach, crew chief, support crew or kayaker.Some of my swims include SCAR twice, English Channel, Catalina Channel twice, other various relays and solo swims around the other CA Channel Islands and many other places such as Hawai’i, San Francisco, Florida, New York, Mexico, Italy, England.I think the swim I’m most proud of is my second Catalina Channel which I did in January 2016 to commemorate the anniversary of the first crossing on Jan 16, 1927, becoming the second person to do so.I’ve been the La Jolla Cove Swim Club President since 2012. I’m a voting Board member of the Catalina Channel Swimming Federation, and a member of the voting panel for the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comJoin a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

Prior to the 4th of July weekend, I spent my Friday afternoon chatting with Marathon Swimmers Federation 2019 Barra Award nominee, John Batchelder. We relaxed into the interview just like John relaxes into his distance butterfly and touched on swimming for weight loss, how John became "butterfly man", being motivated by others and finding ways to reciprocate that support.In his own words: I am John “Batches” Batchelder, a 39 year old marathon swimmer born and raised in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado. I am the fifth of six children, and swimming was a huge part of my early years, following in the footsteps of my oldest two siblings who were both very good swimmers. I learned to swim when I was 4 or 5, joined USA swimming soon after, and found some success at age 8. However when I aged up and no longer could swim the 25s, I found myself to be at best an average swimmer, and I quickly became discouraged and started to swim less and less. After 3 years of high school swimming near the back of the pack, I had completely given up on swimming. Fast forward about 15 years, at the age of 32 I had gotten so horribly out of shape and decided to get back into swimming, joining my local US Masters Swimming team. Through them I fell back in love with the water, and I particularly enjoyed my team’s distance focused workouts. Through them I was exposed to distance swimming, starting with the 1650 free at swim meets, then the USMS postal swims, and then the USMS open water nationals. I was more and more intrigued by the longer and longer distances, and somewhere along the way I was doing so many swims that started to do some of them butterfly because I needed a break from racing them freestyle and because somehow I could. This eventually brought me into MSF and other open water swimming communities, and I haven’t looked back since. Highlights include the Tampa Bay Marathon swim, ENDWET, 20 Bridges, In Search of Memphre, 3 Rivers Marathon Swim, the Catalina Channel, and the Capri-Napoli Marathon Swim. Outside of swimming my hobbies are recreational mathematics (think math puzzles and riddles), playing bridge, and solving crossword puzzles. I love to travel, which these days goes hand in hand with open water swimming. Above all, even though I am very quiet and shy, I do love hanging out with my fellow open water swimmers and following what everyone else is swimming.If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comJoin a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I spoke with a marathon swimmer from Berlin, Germany, who loves swimming with friends and being out in nature. Matthias Kassner, graciously spent part of his Friday evening with me to chat about his adventures as he pursues the Oceans Seven. We talk about not feeling much after a big swim, overcoming the cold, giving it all you've got again and again and again, swimming in the hail, and so much more! In his own words: I’m an open water swimmer from Berlin, Germany. I love swimming in open water because: I love beeing in the nature, I love swimming with friends, I love to challenge myself. Marathon swims I’ve completed so far are: Strait of Gibraltar, Lake Zürich, Lake Windermere, English Channel, Swim around Manhattan, Fehmarnbelt, Catalina Channel, Lake Bodensee, North Channel, Tsugaru Strait.If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comMusic credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, we spoke to Paula Yankauskas, an endurance swimmer, veterinarian, and new grandmother. After completing the Catalina Channel in 2018, Paula became the third oldest individual to complete a Triple Crown - though she doesn't focus on her age, she's happy to motivate people to swim into their senior years! We talk about how swimming keeps you fit, meeting kindred swim spirits all over the world, and when someone "thinks you can" swim across the English Channel - so you do.In her own words: Paula Yankauskas grew up in central Connecticut and always loved the water – the summer she turned 11, the City of New Britain opened its outdoor municipal pools – four 25 meter pools, and one 50 meter pool – spread out over different city neighborhoods. In the East End of New Britain, the home pool for those residents was Chesley Pool, and it was there that Paula spent nearly all daylight summer hours for the next five years. When she turned 16, she was eligible to work for New Britain Parks & Recreation; at Chesley, there was only an opening for locker attendant. Paula worked it for a short time; when the lifeguard Captain of Stanley Pool (the 50 meter facility) asked if she’d consider joining their Lifeguard roster; all loyalty to the “neighborhood” vanished, and she took the job at the rival pool Stanley, taking on coaching the swim team as well as teaching swimming (WSI - babies to adults) in addition to Lifeguard duties.Paula is now a Vermont Swimmer – she first came to Vermont for college in 1972; attending UVM for undergraduate work (she was on the swim team for 7 semesters) and put in 1 year toward a Masters’ degree in Physics before getting into veterinary school. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in Philadelphia in 1981. Central to Paula’s focus are 3 things: LVVS, family, and swimming, and not necessarily in that order (the attention devoted to each varies on a daily basis). LVVS and family took over for the 20 years between education and the 2001 opening of The Swimming Hole in Stowe; but once she had a pool to stretch out in, she was set to return to swimming and has not looked back. To top it all off, the Green River Reservoir State Park is in Paula’s home town of Hyde Park, Vermont - it is a “quiet” body of water (no power boats), so ideally suited for open water swimming. She founded Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services (LVVS), in 1985 as a mixed animal practice and over the years it has evolved into a 5 doctor, full-service facility for small animals, mostly cats and dogs. Paula’s current focus is on behavioral and emotional health of dogs and cats. An endurance athlete, Paula has at times held titles for age – she was formerly the oldest person on record to have swum the length of Lake Memphremagog - September 2014, 25 miles, at 60 years. And currently, for the third oldest (average age) for the Triple Crown of open water swimming, having completed the English Channel in 2016 at 62, the Manhattan Island Marathon in 2017 at 63, and the Catalina Channel in 2018 at 64. She does think the age thing gets a little “old” at times, but is happy to motivate people to swim into their senior years, or even get started then.If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comMusic credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.

In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I chat with Courtney Moates Paulk. We talk about feeling like a poser at marathon swim events, no such thing as a DNF, enjoying the journey, and so much more!In her own words: Courtney Paulk is an ultra-distance open water marathon swimmer from Richmond, Virginia. She is the first (and only) person to have completed the Triple Crown of Open Water swimming 3 times and also the first to have completed two of the Triple Crown swims as “doubles.” To say she loves the Triple Crown swims would be an understatement. Courtney has swum around Manhattan 4 times, across the Catalina Channel 4 times and across the English Channel 3 times. In her quest to complete each of the Triple Crown swims as doubles, in 2017 Courtney completed the 57 mile 40 Bridges swim (by circumnavigating Manhattan twice) in 20 hours 15 minutes and 55 seconds. Ten weeks later, Courtney swam from the mainland of California to Catalina and back in 33 hours and 13 minutes. In addition to her Triple Crown Swims, Courtney was the 7th person to swim across Cape Cod Bay. She also has completed several Boston Light and SCAR swims, participated in numerous Cork Distance Weeks, the Ederle swim, the Potomac River Swim for the Environment and 15 Great Chesapeake Bay swims. Courtney has raised over $50,000 in connection with her swims for various charities. Outside of the water, Courtney is the president of her law firm – Hirschler – an 85 lawyer firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Her practice focuses primarily on representing clients in the construction industry.If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry.

In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories with four-way English Channel crosser Sarah Thomas we talk about making the leap from the pool straight to marathon distance (10K) open water, impromptu training swims, pushing through, and so much more!In her own words: Sarah Thomas, 38, is an ultra-marathon swimmer who holds the current world record for the longest continuous, unassisted, non-wetsuit, swim done in current-neutral conditions. That record-breaking swim covered 104.6 miles over 67 hours and was completed in Lake Champlain in August of 2017. Shortly after completing this swim, Sarah was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. She was just 35 years old. While undergoing aggressive cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy, Sarah never gave up on her dream of doing a swim that most people thought was impossible. One year after completing her cancer treatments, Sarah did just that- becoming the first person to complete a four-way crossing of the English Channel in 54 hours and 10 minutes.Sarah lives near Denver, Colorado, with her husband Ryan, their two beagles and their rescue mutt. She is a full-time healthcare recruiter. She also does keynote presentations for special events, where she shares her life lessons that help her complete marathon swims and that helped her beat cancer.Other notable swims:- Catalina Channel- 20 miles, 2010- Manhattan Island Marathon Swim- 28.5 miles, 2011- English Channel (single crossing)- 21 miles, 2012- Double Lake Tahoe- 42 miles, 2013*- Double Lake Memphremagog- 50 miles, 2013*- Loch Ness- 22 miles, 2015**- Lake Powell- 80 miles, 2016*- Lake Champlain- 104.6 miles, 2017*- English Channel Four Way- 84 miles, 2019**First person to complete this swim **Second American to complete this swimClick HERE For a full list of swim history.Notable Awards:· Inducted into the Colorado Sportswomen Hall of Fame, 2020· Inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, 2018· Inducted into the Vermont Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, 2016· Marathon Swimmers Federation Solo Swim of the Year, 2017, 2018· World Open Water Swimming Association- Performance of the Year- 2016If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comMusic credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry.

In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories with Mark Spratt, we talk about Mark's huge resume of swims, racing instead of training, when you swear that you'll never do another marathon swim and then you realize that you've done 43! Handling that point that you want to quit, and so much more!In his own word: Swimming has been a part of Mark Spratt’s life ever since he taught himself to swim at age four. For most of his swimming career Mark was a pool swimmer focusing on sprints and middle-distance stroke events. Mark has been competing in open water swims since 1991, initially focused on shorter races such as the La Jolla Rough Water Swim. Over the last 8 years Mark has added longer races to his calendar. In 2013 Mark swam his first channel, the 17.5 mile Ederle Swim, between New York City and New Jersey. When Mark landed on the Sandy Hook Beach, he figured the Ederle would be his last marathon swim but that was not to be. 43 marathon swims later he keeps signing up for the insane swims. Mark have completed two legs of the Marathon Swimming Triple Crown (Manhattan Island and the Catalina Channel) and scheduled to attempt the English Channel in 2020. Away from the water, this 64-year-old works as the Controller for Indiana Correction Industries, a division of the Indiana Department of Correction. Mark also loves reading, buying shoes, and eating hamburgers.If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comMusic credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry.

Welcome to episode lucky thirteen of the Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast!On this week’s show we chat with the Godfather of Swimrun in the U.S., Andy Hewitt. He put on the first swimrun event in the United States and was our first Patron on Patreon. (Spoiler alert: if you support us on Patreon you’ll likely be interviewed for the show!) More on the interview later in the show.We’re still under a shelter-in-place order and we learned this week that the order is being extended until the end of April. As mentioned previously on the show, we encourage everyone to follow the guidelines of the WHO and their local authorities on what to do. While our pools and parks are closed we are keeping busy with running and other dry land activities.Speaking of which, this week’s shout out goes to Drew Sapp. He’s Co-owner of Crew Racing and Rehab and he sent us some dry land workouts for bands after we posted up on IG that we didn’t know how to use them. Thanks for that Drew!This got us thinking that we should host a bunch of these “pools are closed” workouts on our site. If anyone else has some cool dry land workouts that they want to share, send us an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com and we’ll get that up on our site. In other news, our collab shirt fundraiser for the WILD Youth Initiative created by WILD Swimrun is still selling well! As a reminder, all proceeds from this apparel will go towards providing scholarships to help girls attend the WILD Swimrun camps. Have enough shirts (and/or pillows)? You can head over to lowtideboyz.com to donate to the WILD Youth Initiative on our homepage.Now for this week’s show! Andy Hewitt grew-up in San Diego. Rowed Crew at UC Berkeley. He then spent 28 years as an Infantry Officer in the Marine Corps where he participated in 7 wars throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. He did an 8-year assignment at the US State Department and spent time in Renewable Energy, Defense Contracting and worked for 10 years as a “low-grade” Hollywood actor. He’s been married for 31 years to a Super-Lawyer and has two sons. Athletically, Andy has completed 27 Marathons, 3 Ironman races, swam the English Channel, the Catalina Channel and swam around Manhattan. He has raced in 23 Swimrun events, including 5 Ötillö World Championships. He formed California Swimrun with Sean Durkin in 2015 and hosted the first race in United States on September 20th, 2015. Finally, it bears repeating that Andy was our first Patron on Patreon. In this interview we chatted about how he learned about Swimrun. How he pestered Mats and Michael to get into the World Championship with his friend Sean Durkin in 2015 and then hosted the first swimrun race in the U.S. 4 weeks later. We also chatted about how the sport is growing in the U.S. leading up to the first Ötillö race in California. We chatted about the genesis for the California Swimrun “Rules of Swimrun:”Tell everyone about swimrun!Greet everyone you see while runningStay with your teammate during runs and swimsDog in and out of the swims (Funny story about this one!)No complaining…everWe also chatted about the genesis of Ötillö Catalina and the role that Andy and California Swimrun played in getting that race to happen. The team of Sean, Natalie Foote and Andy worked really hard to help design the great course that we all raced. Finally, we chatted about Andy’s thoughts on how to best grow the sport in the U.S. while keeping the soul of the sport as it will inevitably grow in the U.S. Whether by supporting solo divisions to help introduce the sport to folks or showcasing local events, the future of the sport is about getting people to show up to the races. Andy feels that the team aspect of the sport is where the magic is. The biggest part is hosting swimrun events and the rest will take care of itself.That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast player. We are on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Google Podcast. You can also follow along on Instagram and Twitter. You can also support us on Patreon, if you are so inclined. If you want to drop us a line, email us at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. 

D'Paule Kremer ass  2017 duerch den Äermelkanal geschwommen.  Dat ass eng vu siwen Mierengten vun de sougenannten „Ocean's Seven“. Bis elo u just 17 Mënschen op der Welt deen d'Challenge gepackt. An dës Aventure ass dat grousst d'Zil vun der extrem Schwëmmerin.An dofir steet elo am August de Catalina Channel um Programm. Iwwer 34 Kilometer geet et vun der Santa Catalina Island eriwwer op Los Angeles. Wéi gesäit d'Preparatioun op esou een Defis aus a wéi sinn d'Chance fir als éischt Lëtzebuergerin d'Ocean's Seven ze packen?Doriwwer schwätze mir mam Paule Kremer an der Emissioun „Am Gespréich“ tëscht 12.00 an 13.00 Auer.

D'Paule Kremer ass  2017 duerch den Äermelkanal geschwommen.  Dat ass eng vu siwen Mierengten vun de sougenannten „Ocean's Seven“. Bis elo u just 17 Mënschen op der Welt deen d'Challenge gepackt. An dës Aventure ass dat grousst d'Zil vun der extrem Schwëmmerin.An dofir steet elo am August de Catalina Channel um Programm. Iwwer 34 Kilometer geet et vun der Santa Catalina Island eriwwer op Los Angeles. Wéi gesäit d'Preparatioun op esou een Defis aus a wéi sinn d'Chance fir als éischt Lëtzebuergerin d'Ocean's Seven ze packen?Doriwwer schwätze mir mam Paule Kremer an der Emissioun „Am Gespréich“ tëscht 12.00 an 13.00 Auer.

Following two defeats from two, including a miserable performance at Norwich last week, Newcastle travel to Tottenham hoping for a big change in fortunes. Lee Ryder joins Andrew Musgrove to look ahead to the weekend's action. Steve Bruce's formation will be at the forefront of the discussion, as will team selection; should Manquillo return? Time to drop Shelvey? And could we see Sean Longstaff in the No.10 role?Plus we hear from Mark Brown, the Newcastle supporter who has just completed the 23-mile open water sim through the Catalina Channel in California in aid of the NUFC Fans Foodbank. He tells us about his challenge, why he's raising money for the foodbank, and his meeting with Allan Saint-Maximin.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Karen Ennis is taking on the Oceans Seven Swimming Challenge to raise £100,000 for Alder Hey. The Oceans Seven is a marathon swimming challenge consisting of seven open water channel swims and covering 123.5 miles. It was devised as the swimming equivalent of the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge. It includes the North Channel, the Cook Strait, the Molokai Channel, the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, the Tsugaru Strait and the Strait of Gibraltar.123.5 miles...and yet Karen claims she isn't an athlete!Here she talks about her motivation and reasons for starting the challenge and what Alder Hey means to her.Support the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

Native to the coastal shores of Southern California, Sabrina Houston first heard about the Catalina Channel Crossing as a young girl. A swimmer by nature, Sabrina grew up swimming in the Pacific, and there was something about that crossing she couldn't quite shake. It stayed with her for decades and moved deep into her heart where it became a dream she saw to fruition less than two weeks ago. Sabrina was a competitive athlete through high school and college, she is used to the long training hours and focused determination it takes to realize a goal. She now dedicates her professional life to the endurance athlete as co-owner of PlayTri Oceanside and race director of IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells - La Quinta. The Catalina Channel crossing is one of the Oceans Seven, a list of seven-channel swims around the world that represent some of the most daunting challenges on the planet. In this episode, Sabrina takes us through this epic life event from inspiration through to the dry sands of Sacred Cove beach where she landed after 12 hours, 52 minutes and 12 seconds of swimming. This conversation covers all the bases and thanks to Sabrina's husband and crew chief, Matt; we gain deep clarity on the challenges she faced for over 22 miles. From cross currents to water temperatures, mental waning, and intense fatigue, we all get a distinct picture of the daunting reality of a significant channel swim such as Catalina. Thank you to the live audience who attended Friday night's taping of this episode. Thank you to our Patreon supporters who ensure the longevity of this podcast. And, thank you to the YT community at large who are living off the front and furthering our mission to create a better world. Namaste - Jess

Paul a traversat inot Canalul Molokai din Hawaii (55,5 km), cu timpul de 13 ore si 6 minute. Paul Georgescu - AquaMan de Romania s-a intros dupa traversarea din Hawaii direct in platoul EM360. A venit alaturi de Ana si Andreea, doua dintre fetele cu care va forma, in august 2019, echipa de stafeta a Romaniei, stafeta care va traversa inot Canalul Manecii. Premiera romaneasca, premiera mondiala, record absolut. Paul este cel mai rapid roman care a traversat in 2016 Canalul Manecii fara costum de neopren (cu timpul record de 13h 34′) si detinator al titlului „Triple Crown” (English Channel – 54 km, Catalina Channel, SUA – 35 km si Manhattan Island, SUA – 48,5 km), iar visul sau cel mare este sa incheie pana in 2020 proiectul „Ocean’s Seven”, echivalentul „Seven Summits” al alpinistilor care au reusit sa cucereasca cele 7 mari varfuri ale lumii. In februarie 2019, Paul Georgescu a devenit si primul roman care a parcurs distanta de 1 mila (1.609 metri), in apa inghetata (3,2 grade Celsius). Like & follow: web: https://www.em360.ro facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EconomieLaMinut/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCOe7mKABe-lIXS2aH6QgFw soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/em360cuadimaniutiu spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0WLk2k1dHFeStdFmh46Mwj?si=Y2dL5LYcThW4ttyOsA4tyw itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/em360-cu-adi-maniutiu/id1465259454

Doug McConnell, with the help of his A Long Swim Team, became only the 48th person over age 50 to swim the English Channel, in 14 hours that were divided between heavy waves and pitch black darkness. The success of the English Channel swim has inspired the A Long Swim Team to continue with marathon swims, including the 24-mile length of Tampa Bay, the 21-mile distance of the Catalina Channel in California, and a 29-mile circumnavigation of Manhattan Island in New York City. The swims of the English Channel, the Catalina Channel and Manhattan Island make up the “Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming,” of which Doug was the 89th person to complete, and only the 15th person to complete all over the age of 50. His Day Job: Doug has been an investment banker for over twenty-five years, and has deep experience in all types of corporate financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, public new issues of debt and equity, and convertible securities. That experience is in a variety of industries including specialties in technology, applied technology, business services and industrial companies. I am an alumnus banker with William Blair & Co. of Chicago. You can follow him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcconnelldouglas/ Check out his events at www.alongswim.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/executiveathletes/support

In Episode 66 we speak with Chris Aguilar, a man of the water who has built an amazing lifestyle of board paddling and documenting the people and events of the sport. Chris takes us through his years filming the Molokai 2 Oahu paddleboard race and shares some of his favorite moments that he's been a part of. We hear about the evolution of Chris's video work and his passion for using this medium to tell stories from events like M2O, Carolina Cup, Battle of the Paddle while also pushing his own physical and mental limits competing as a prone paddler in many events. Chris talks about the 10+ Catalina Channel crossings that he's done as well as his love for the Chattajack Race in Tennessee and shares his perspective on the paddle community and participating in fund raisers for those less fortunate, like the 24 Hour Paddle. Thanks for sharing Chris's ocean life with us. You can find Chris's videos on Vimeo, pictures and video of him on his Instagram page and Facebook. There is also some fun stuff on the This Ocean Life Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean. This episode is sponsored by Burnout Suncare. A family-owned company based in Santa Cruz, CA that specializes in chemical-free, environmentally-friendly, reef-safe sunscreens for water sports athletes and health conscious families. Check them out at www.burnoutsun.com.

This week’s podcast guest blew my mind. She has completed some epic swims – which to me, at my stage in my swimming, seem like superhuman feats of awe inspiring magnitude. By anyone’s standards, Sylvia’s swimming achievements are impressive. And yet. She is humble. Self deprecating. Generous. But most importantly, she’s just a normal person. Like me! I can’t emphasise enough the significance of this. What this means. It means that I’m also capable of such swims. Not right now, obviously. But that I have that potential. If I choose to pursue it with enough commitment. Not that I have any desire to do a swim such as the Catalina channel any time soon. But what I do want to be capable of is 3km in skins in July. And at the minute I’m only just managing to complete a single length of front crawl. In a small pool. Which is exactly where Sylvia started. In her thirties. And the way to achieve your goals? Just keep turning up. And help other people along the way. Because everyone is struggling. Sylvia shares with raw honesty what it is like to train for and complete long distance swims. She also shares what it is like to be unable to complete a challenge. She strips away the romanticism and is just very honest about the cold, the boredom, the hunger. The hours of pool work required - which I know is enough to put off plenty of open water swimmers. And despite the raw honesty about how grim it can be, she also describes swimming as dancing with the water. As meditation. This is someone who can tolerate the hours in the pool, but is clearly an open water swimmer at heart. She is as much about the dipping, the social side and the cake as she is about the big swims. She tells a very funny story about her English Channel relay swim – five women over forty just going for it and having a great time. It makes me think of my four swim sisters who I’ve recently spent a week in the Cumbrian lakes with – visualising us doing something similar. Not the English Channel. But Corsica to Sardinia? Catalina? Alcatraz. Before we all turn fifty? 'No half measures' is how I characterised Sylvia. It’s not a bad maxim to live by. This week I’ll definitely be being more Sylvia! Things we talked about San Francisco Bay, Lake Tahoe, Pacific Open Water Swim Company, English Channel swim, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge, North Channel swim, Catalina Channel, Boston Light swim, Gibraltar Strait crossing, Cork, Kinsale, Dover Channel Training Group, Suzie Dods, Ranie Pearce, Chloe McCardel, Ned Denison, Kelly Gentry        

In Episode 40 we speak with Aimee Spector, a legendary woman of the water who excels strongly in multiple paddle sports while raising her son and giving back through the Ocean of Hope Campaign. Aimee takes us through her passion for the ocean canoe where she has completed 20+ Catalina Channel crossings, her stories of prone board paddling with 2 other women from Cuba to Florida to raise money for charity, as well as many great insights into her world of competitive paddling. Aimee shares a great perspective on the community of woman paddlers who she derives inspiration from and her overall passion for the people, places, and challenges that the ocean has brought her. Thanks for sharing Aimee's ocean life with us. You can find pictures and video of Aimee on her Instagram page, Facebook, her own website, and Ocean of Hope website. There is also some fun stuff on the This Ocean Life Instagram and Facebook pages and we are also on Twitter ranting about stuff. This episode is sponsored by Burnout Suncare. A family-owned company based in Santa Cruz, CA that specializes in chemical-free, environmentally-friendly, reef-safe sunscreens for water sports athletes and health conscious families. Check them out at www.burnoutsun.com.

She did it. Rachel Griffin swam the entire 22-mile Catalina Channel! Hear Rachel tell her amazing story of training and getting mentally ready to complete a third of the Triple Crown of channel swimming. Rachel dedicated her swim to her mother Patricia who succumbed to pancreatic cancer 10 years ago. Rachel's swim not only brought awareness to pancreatic cancer research, but she finished on what would have been her mother's 76th birthday. This is one of the most inspiring stories you will ever hear! TUNE IN! #Catalinaforacure

Steve Robles is an open water swimmer ( successful Catalina Channel crossing) and shark attack survivor. Steve recalls the terrifying details of his near death experience while he was out swimming with friends. Steve remarkably found a way to overcome fear and shares with listeners how to do the same.

Jen Schumacher, M.S., CMPC, is a Performance Psychology Instructor at the Center for Enhanced Performance at the United States Military Academy. She works with cadets and teams on the psychological aspects of elite performance. Jen works with cadets on the mental aspects of the Survival Swimming course, incorporating virtual reality training alongside workshops. Jen operates a private consulting practice, providing individual training for elite and club athletes, marathon swimmers, and executives. She also runs mental skills seminars and team building retreats for athletic and corporate groups. In addition to performance psychology, Jen’s other passion is marathon swimming. She has completed two Catalina Channel crossings, the 28-mile length of the LA Bay, the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, the Strait of Gibraltar, Lake Tahoe, and several Catalina Channel relays. Jen credits much of her athletic success to her experiences working with and learning about the mental aspects of performance. Jen earned her Master's Degree in Sport Psychology at California State University, Fullerton, studying under Dr. Ken Ravizza, and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance at Concordia University of Chicago. In this interview, Jen and Cindra talk about: How she became grateful while swimming with a shark How she uses Ravizza’s “3 Rs” in marathon swimming The difference between offensive and defensive self-talk The 4Ps of self-talk How to address your fear with “fear statements” You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/jen

Stephen Redmond became the first person to swim the 7 Oceans which is deemed the ocean equivalent to the 7 Summits. Redmond was faced with severe sea sickness, vertigo, box jellyfish and sharks as he swam his way into the record books. He swam the English Channel between England and France in August 2009, followed by the North Channel between Scotland and Northern Ireland a year later. In May 2011 he swam the Gibraltar Strait between Spain and Morocco and then in October of that year he swam the Catalina Channel off California. He followed it up the following February with a swim of the Molokai Channel in Hawaii and then the Cook Strait between the north and south islands of New Zealand the same month. He then completed the challenge with a 20km swim of the Tsugaru Strait in Japan. Here Redmond tells us exactly why his endeavours have seen him inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.

Host Justin Barnes', aka @HITAdvisor, guest is entrepreneur Anthony McCarley, CEO of McCarley International (@McCarleyIntl) discussing his unique techniques as a business coach and motivational speaker that originate from his experience of being one of 8 people globally to conquer the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming (The English Channel crossing, circumnavigating Manhattan, and crossing the Catalina Channel in California in less than one year).

Episode 35: Scott Sambucci Today’s featured guest is…. me! – Scott Sambucci – your podcast host and Sales Geek extraordinaire.  I’ve spent more than two decades building and selling technology products, leading three Silicon Valley startups each to their first millions in revenue. Now with SalesQualia, I’m the Founder of SalesQualia where I work with enterprise/B2B startups on achieving scalable revenue growth. I’ve authored two books on Startup Selling, spoken at a TEDx and presented at The Lean Startup Conference (to name a few accolades I’m awfully proud of…) Outside of work, I tackle crazy long endurance events, including three Ironman triathlons, marathon swims across The Catalina Channel, Uberman and most recently, the Tahoe 200 – a 200-mile foot race circumnavigating Lake Tahoe. Call or email anytime at scott@salesqualia.com or (415) 596-0804. With SalesQualia, I help early stage B2B enterprise startups achieve scalable revenue growth. Find our website here: www.salesqualia.com Follow us on Facebook here where I host a weekly Facebook Live Sales Q&A: https://www.facebook.com/salesqualia Our clients span across several verticals and industries, including AI, FinTech, EdTech, RetailTech & HeathTech, to name a few including companies like Octane, Butter, Shift Messenger, Kanopi Studios, Better Manager & Data Dwell. Our clients include graduates of accelerator and incubator programs such as Y-Combinator, TINC and All-Turtles. Show Notes & Topics: Why me this in this episode? What is the ONE sales activity in your company that matters most? I've worked with hundreds of startups either in a 1:1 relationship, and via live webinars workshops. And almost in every single case, as I'm first starting conversations with startup teams, I hear are things like, "Hey, I need to work on my pricing, and I need to work on my slide deck, and I need to work on my demo, I need to close more deals, I need to do a better job prospecting, I'm trying to figure out cold emailing." Obviously there's a lot of places in your sales process, but… The reason, that I'm asking the question I’m asking in this episode is that in every case with clients and workshop attendees, there is ONE specific sales activity that matters most. The problem is that most startup teams fail to 1) Recognize that ONE activity, and 2) Focus on that activity as a key driver to growth. In this episode, I’ll dive deep into three startups where I’ve worked as examples – Altos Research, Aplia and Blend – to illustrate this point. By recording this episode, my hope for you is that you can begin to identify the ONE sales activity that matters most for YOUR startup, so that you can achieve sales velocity and scalable revenue growth. Links & Resources: Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes right here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sales-podcast/id1044359904?mt=2 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsambucci Request Your Sales Audit: www.salesqualia.com/salesaudit Altos Research: www.altosresearch.com Mike Simonson, Founder & CEO @ Altos Research: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsen/ Aplia: www.aplia.com Paul Romer: http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/paul-romer Blend: www.blend.com

Enjoy a beautifully open and honest conversation with Triple Crown ocean swimmer Julie Isbill, as she shares her journey to complete the English Channel, Catalina Channel and circumnavigation of Manhattan Island. You can’t help but be struck by how humble and down to earth Julie is throughout this story despite the scale of her accomplishments. 

A SUP boarder and an open water swimmer take us inside their extreme water worlds sharing rare experiences. The first scary story circles around life and death. The second is a more light-hearted telling of an extremely difficult 20-mile swim across the Catalina Channel. Both storytellers highlight the beauty of life, the value of adventure and supporting one another. Storytellers: Dean Burke, Melissa Kegler Music: c4, Maricz, Tim Woulfe, Komiku, The Bobby Fuller Five, Chocolat Billy Sponsors: Himalayan Adventure Labs takes small groups on high altitude multiday mountain running trips to explore beautiful, rarely used trails in the Himalaya. Apply for a trip on their website and mention Boldly Went for a discount. http://www.himalayanadventurelabs.com Say Yes to Life Swims helps people in and traveling to Seattle discover the joy of open water swimming. If you want to challenge yourself while swimming non-competitively with others, their escorted open water swim adventures are for you. http://say-yes-to-life-swims.com Note: This episode touches on the very serious subject of suicide. If you’re feeling depressed or just want to talk to someone go to: US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (2755) US Crisis Text Line Text “GO” to 741741 Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention New Zealand Lifeline 0800 543 354 United Kingdom Australian Lifeline 13 11 14 Belgium 02-649-95-55

In this interview we speak with Diana Moissonnier who founded Swim4Vets.org.  Diana talks with us about her upcoming fundraiser where she is going to Swim the Catalina Channel!  This is a 20 mile swim between Catalina Island and Los Angeles. The swim will benefit US veterans.  The swim will begin before midnight on July 8, 2016 from Catalina Island and will finish when Diana emerges from the ocean, July 9, 2016, onto land along the Los Angeles coast line. Rules of the swim:  English Channel rules apply – the swimmer can only use a swim cap, goggles, and wear a porous swim suit.  No other equipment is allowed, i.e., fins, wetsuit or electronic swim pacer. During the swim the swimmer cannot touch or hang onto the navigation boat or supporting kayak at any time during the swim.Swim 4 Vets has chosen two charities that benefit veterans. AMVETS & Soldiers Best Friend: