Podcasts about Oceans Seven

Die Ocean's Seven ist die ultimative Herausforderung für Freiwasserschwimmer:innen weltweit. André Wiersig hat sie gemeistert.

This is what Wikipedia says about Andy Donaldson: Andrew Donaldson (born 10 February 1991 in Irvine, Scotland) is a Scottish-Australian marathon swimmer, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate. Donaldson is a three-time world record holder,[1] most notably for the fastest time to complete the Oceans Seven marathon swim challenge.[1] On 19 September 2024, he broke the world record for the Manhattan Island Swim, completing the 45.9 km course in 5 hours, 41 minutes and 48 seconds.[2]  He also holds the fastest swim across the Cook Strait - the waters between New Zealand's North and South Islands.[3][4][5] Andrew was voted Man of the Year and Performance of the Year in the World Open Water Swimming Association awards for 2023.[6] In this podcast we go deep inside the mind, the motivation, the passion and the drive of Andy Donaldson. Be inspired. Learn.  Get Moving. Summary The Ocean Seven challenge @ 4:19 Inspired by his Rottnest Channel success, Andrew set an ambitious goal to complete the Ocean Seven, a challenge to swim the world's 7 toughest open water channels, all within a single year. This required extensive planning, a dedicated support team, and significant fundraising, as each swim cost around $10,000. Despite facing many logistical and physical challenges, Andrew was able to complete all 7 swims in the target timeframe, setting a new world record. Lessons learned from the Ocean Seven @ 24:08 Each of the Ocean Seven swims taught Andrew valuable lessons that applied to life beyond swimming. Key lessons included the importance of a strong support team, being adaptable in the face of adversity, not getting caught up in external noise or doubts, and focusing on what he could control rather than worrying about uncontrollable factors. Contact Andy at - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andy.donaldson.50 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andy.swimming/?hl=en   ABOUT OUR CHANNEL  When you want simple, easy but powerful micro steps - small steps you do each day to transform your Life, Career Advancement or your Business Growth and results.. We have 40 years of experience working with over 400 different companies from 47 different industries.  Our Award winning coaching, learning and empowerment programmes are not just about online learning - we help you implement and embed smarter systems and solutions into your life, career and business. Most projects start with a speaking engagement at your Leadership or Sales Retreat or conference. Find out more at www.leighfarnell.com or book a 15-minute free exploratory coaching meeting https://calendly.com/lfbb/exploratory-meeting-15mins ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅

Growing up in the “City of Lakes,” Leena loved to swim, though it was uncommon for girls in India. Her daughter Bhakti loved swimming so much that she made a goal to swim in all five oceans, and the seven seas! Does she do it? Dive in to find out! [This episode originally aired February 2022.] This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls and is based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus. Sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Emily McMahon-Wattez and edited by Abby Sher. Main narration by Bhavnisha Parmar. Our kid host for this story was Mercer Barton Griffin. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who makes this show possible! For more, visit rebelgirls.com. Until next time, stay REBEL!

// Vor zwei Wochen durchschwamm Nathalie Pohl aus Marburg den Nordkanal zwischen Irland und Schottland und wurde damit zur ersten deutschen Frau, die die „Oceans Seven” bezwang – sieben besonders herausfordernde Meerengen auf insgesamt fünf Kontinenten. In dieser Folge verrät Nathalie wie es sich anfühlt, wenn die Körperkerntemperatur nach 11 Stunden im kalten Wasser nur noch bei 32 Grad liegt. Sie erzählt, warum die Faszination des Schwimmens im offenen Meer sie eines Tages so packte und bis heute nicht loslässt. Und sie hat natürlich auch ein paar Tipps für diejenigen unter uns, die bislang weniger Übermenschliches geleistet haben ... // Die Werbepartner des FREI RAUS Podcast und aktuelle Rabatte für Hörer:innen findest du unter https://www.christofoerster.com/freiraus-partner // Hier kannst du den wöchentlichen Newsletter zum Podcast abonnieren: https://www.christofoerster.com/freiraus

Episode 72 of The Mental Game brings on a guest that will blow your mind. Andy Donaldson is among the most impressive open-water swimmers in history. Last year, Donaldson set the Guinness World Record for fastest time completing the Oceans Seven marathon swim challenge, which consists of seven of the most challenging open water channel swims on Earth, including: The Cook Strait between New Zealand's North and South Islands, 22.5 km (12.1 mi) The Moloka'i Channel in Hawaii, 42 km (23 mi) The English Channel between England and France, 33 km (18 mi) Four more, ranging from Europe to Asia to the U.S. Donaldson is the only swimmer to complete all seven within a single year. And in doing so, he raised tens of thousands of dollars for mental health charities, a cause near and dear to his heart. Donaldson says he's motivated to impact what he sees as the great challenge of our generation — combatting mental health — because of his grandfather's long battle with depression and his own mental health struggles. Born in Scotland and now living in Australia, Donaldson retired from swimming in 2016 when his Olympic dreams were washed out and took up a job in accounting. In 2020, he moved to Perth, Western Australia and immersed himself in open-water swimming. He has since set three world records, raised meaningful funds for mental health causes and touched millions of lives. On The Mental Game, Donaldson dives deep on: His daunting journey through the Oceans Seven challenge. How mental fortitude — more than physical strength — pushed him through the challenge. Why he chose to fundraise for mental health. His future goals. And much, much more. The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Google Podcasts⁠, ⁠TuneIn⁠ and ⁠Stitcher⁠. The Mental Game is a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental well-being of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org! The Mental Game is now on Patreon. For just a few bucks per month, you can become a Mental Gamer and unlock access to exclusive bonus episodes, Q&As and more: patreon.com/TheMentalGamePod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-brief/support

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.

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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.

Join David Stark for a riveting conversation with multi-talented Andy Donaldson - a world-renowned athlete highlighting his Oceans Seven in Record Time, his 30-kilometre swim challenge, and his recent venture back to swimming amidst the pandemic. His recent charity challenge in Western Australia, his unyielding motivation to overcome the odds, and the remarkable support from Caldera Labs will surely ignite a spark of inspiration.This episode also uncovers a compelling narrative on the interconnection between physical and emotional hardships. Listen to Andy's heartfelt experiences - an exhilarating night swim off the coast of Byron Bay and his personal encounter with his grandfather's battle against depression. We explore the intense realities of being a professional athlete, the importance of nourishing the body, and the essential role of mental health.Brace yourselves as we move towards discussing Australia's dynamic lifestyle and Andy's future aspirations. You'll be intrigued by the contrasting fitness levels and attitudes towards physical activity in Scotland and Australia. We also delve into the country's track record in the Olympics. Andy throws light on his contemplation about returning to competitive swimming and his pursuit of contentment in achieving challenging endurance feats. Lastly, we emphasize the power of good company, and how a dependable support network is a vital ingredient for success. Check out our Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tiktok | Spotify | Apple | Google | Youtube

Join us today in a candid and fun discussion as we chat with Andy Donaldson, the world record holder for the Cook Strait Swim and a great ambassador for the sport who's on his way to becoming the first and fastest swimmer to complete all Oceans Seven swims within 12 months. The podcast was filmed live and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taR7J3TJTM8&t=1315s To contribute/help with Andy's noble endeavours to raise awareness of mental health issues via swimming, please visit: https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/oceansseven Enjoy!

Today we are joined by Sottish open ocean swimmer and World Record holder Andy Donaldson who is currently swimming the Oceans Seven which is a collection of the seven toughest and most iconic channel swims in the world. We talk the challenge he has undertaken, motivation, mental health, adversity, finding your why and being stalked by a shark at midnight Donate to Andy's Cause - https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/oceansseven PATREON Support The Hard Yarns and get access to exclusive drops, content, live shows and promo codes : ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thehardyarnspodcast⁠ FIND US Email: info@thehardyarns.com Instagram: @thehardyarnspodcast TikTok: @thehardyarnspodcast Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thehardyarns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hard Yarns is Produced by Cameron Branch, Daniel Delby

Andy Donaldson is a world-recorder holding open-water swimmer. In 2023, he is attempting to swim the Oceans Seven in one year, and is making a pretty good fist of it, having already swum the English Channel (in a British record time), the North Channel (only 4 minutes off the record), the Cook Strait (in world record time) and the Molokai Channel in Hawaii. At the time of recording, he was setting off to swim the Strait of Gibraltar - and by time I published, he had broken the British record. He is raising money for Black Dog Institute Songs in this episode - all licensed under a Creative Commons License: Andy - MisfitMediocrity Donald trumpet vs delirium (silence) - David (G.RaFF) parton Son Lux - Lost It To Trying (Umpire Remix) - Umpire Sapphire - Tobu Photo from Andy on instagram

Prabhat Koli recently became the youngest in the world to complete the Oceans Seven challenge. He talks about open sea swimming and the challenges in and out of the water.

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.

Abhejali Bernardová: first Czech to complete Oceans Seven challenge; Expat artists in Prague making art affordable for the city's residents

Abhejali Bernardová: first Czech to complete Oceans Seven challenge; Expat artists in Prague making art affordable for the city's residents

My guest today is Andy Donaldson who recently came back from breaking the Cook Strait World Record. In this episode, we will talk about his experience before and during the swim and his goal to complete the Ocean Seven in a year to raise money and awareness for mental health. 02:40 What's your headspace going into this swim? 04:58 How long into the swim did you realize things are going well? 09:30 Completion Is Key 10:22 The goal is to do the ocean seven within 365 days 14:19  How are you keeping yourself mentally ready for the swim? 17:19 Swimming Background 20:12  What is it about the sport that you think drew you back? 26:10  What's your training? 36:30 What's your routine like? 38:31 What sort of stuff are you doing to keep your shoulders strong? 41:16 How long would your strength and conditioning sessions go for? 41:53 What do you love to do outside of swimming? 43:28 What's surprised you about your quest to do the ocean seven in a year? 44:54 Follow Andy on Social media to follow his journey

Joy is...Inspiration.There are many ways in which Beth French could be described: an ultra-marathon open-sea ocean swimmer who was once a Buddhist nun, a single mother who home schools her autistic son and an adventurer who suffered from a crippling chronic illness in her youth. From being confined to a wheelchair with ME at 17, in 2016 she set out to become the first person to swim across the seven most dangerous sea channels in the world, known as ‘Oceans Seven', in a 12-month period.Beth really does epitomise being your ‘own hero' and showing that we are not defined or determined by our circumstances and it was honour to share space with her and hear about her incredible resilience and determination, told with warmth, humour and sincerity.Beth was keen that this be a two-way conversation and we share some deep reflections on the perceptions of and misunderstandings around the triggers, symptoms, abilities and lived experience of chronic health conditions; re-discovering trust in our bodies; the strength in setting boundaries and why 'bigger, better, faster, more' is not the answer; how sickness can be a superpower; bucket lists and owning your future; the freedom of finding our edge; making the world ok for every body; what it means to endure; being your own uncool, and the perils of allowing your creative son to plan your adventures!www.bethfrench.co.ukWatch: Against the TidesFacebook: /bethfrenchlivesInsta: @bethfrenchlives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abhejali je dálková plavkyně, běžkyně, motivační řečnice a překladatelka. Jako desátý člověk na světě, čtvrtá žena a první člověk ze země bez moře přeplavala sedm světových mořských úžin, výzvu zvanou Oceans Seven. Nedávno dokončila La Manche triatlon Dover-Praha, extrémní ultratriatlon, při kterém urazila celkem 1111 km (34km plavání, 895km na kole a 182km běhu). Trvalo jí to 7 a půl dne. Svými přeplavbami se snaží ostatní inspirovat k překonání vlastních hranic a ukázat, že si je často tvoříme sami v sobě. V podcastu uslyšíte o hranicích výkonu, jak dosáhnout víc, než si dokážeme představit nebo jak se odrazit od pomyslného dna. Mluvíme o mentálnímu tréninku při přípravě na extrémní výkonu, ale i o meditaci a čerpání síly z nitra pro každodenní „výkony”. Abhejali má unikátní příběh a věřím, že na vás z podcastu dýchne energie a motivace. Ať už mluvíme o tom, jak přistupovat sám k sobě, limitům svých výkonů nebo jaké to je plavat a nevědět, jestli je pod vámi žralok. Motto plaveckého klubu Abhejali bylo sebepřekonání a myslím, že motto této epizody je laskavé nebo klidné sebepřekonání. Partnerem podcastu je Fingood – Jednoduše investujte do zajištěných firemních úvěrů prostřednictvím P2B (peer-to-business) crowdfundingu a nadstandardně zhodnoťte své peníze. Investováním na Fingoodu můžete výborně diverzifikovat - na jednom místě investujete do projektů z různých segmentů Investovat lze již od 1000 Kč, a to s pevně stanoveným výnosem po celou dobu investice 8-12 %. Na Fingoodu už přes 8000 investorů podpořilo přes 200 českých společností - za zmínku stojí například Remoska, Jarošovský pivovar nebo Kolovna.

I so enjoyed this talk with the legendary Steven Munatones: he has written about the sport since the 60's and is one of the most influential people in the world of Open Water Swimming. He founded the World Open Water Swimming Association, the Oceans Seven and is a marathon swimmer, water polo player, commentator, race director, coach and recent winner of the annual SCAR race held in Arizona (more of that anon in the chat). He needs no introduction to anyone connected to the sport. It's an honour to welcome him onto the show. Enjoy!!

Česká diaľková plavkyňa Abhejali Bernardová sa v roku 2018 stala len desiatou osobou na svete, ktorá dokončila náročnú plaveckú výzvu Sedmička oceánov (Oceans Seven). Jej splnenie vyžaduje preplávať sedem prielivov na siedmich kontinentoch. Doposiaľ sa to podarilo len 21 ľuďom. Abhejaline expedície však nie sú len o plávaní. Sú predovšetkým o cestách do ľudského vnútra a k tichosti ľudskej mysle. Rozpráva nielen o tom, ako jej pri tom pomáha meditácia, ale aj o tom, ako sa aj my ostatní môžeme učiť prekonávať vlastné pohodlie a uvedomiť si, že všetci dokážeme viac, než si myslíme.

Marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson joins Goss to discuss his Oceans Seven journey.

Abhejali Bernardová je dálková plavkyně, pro kterou se plavání, voda a moře staly doslova osudem. Češka, narozená v Chebu, zdolala před časem Sedmičku oceánů, což je neobvykle náročná výzva pro dálkové plavce, která spočívá ve zdolání sedmi průlivů na sedmi kontinentech.Všechny díly podcastu Odpolední interview můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

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  

Meditace může být nástrojem, který člověku pomáhá překonávat sebe samého. Abhejali Bernardová, vytrvalostní plavkyně, je toho živoucím důkazem. Výzvu Oceans Seven dokončila jako 4. žena na světě, 10. člověk na světě a jako 1. suchozemec. Má za sebou ale mnoho dalších výzev. Ona sama o sobě říká, že je normální žena, člověk a že velkou zásluhu na tom, že se do těchto extrémních životních zkoušek pouští, má právě meditace. Věnuje se ji od svých osmnácti let. Co to meditace je? Jak Abhejali meditace zprvu šla a jak se vyvíjela? Jak často medituje? Jak meditaci využít v každodenním životě? Jakou roli hraje meditace při plavbě úžinami? A jaká právě tato dobrodružství pro Abhejali byla? Jak plavba úžinami probíhá? A co se člověku, když plave v noci oceánem, honí hlavou? O tom a mnohém další si povídáme v podcastu s Abhejali Bernardovou, ženou, která se během podcastu neustále usmívala od ucha k uchu, ženou, která má co předat a která spolu s dalšími kolegy pořádá zdarma kurzy meditace. V BONUSové části si s Abhejali můžete zameditovat. https://herohero.co/nastavdusi Abhejali Bernardová https://abhejali.cz/ Partnerem podcastu je Brainee Akademie, online vzdělávací prostor, kde najdete ucelené, srozumitelné informace o duševním zdraví a osobním rozvoji. https://bit.ly/BraineeCZ Využijte 15% SLEVU na celou akademii nebo na jeden ze dvou samostatných studijních programů - Mind a Grow. Stačí zadat kód: „nastavdusisobe“. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nastavdusi/message

Mányoki Attila úszóval készült interjú második része. Amennyiben nem hallottad még az elsőt, mindenképpen azzal kezd!Az első részben Attila elmesélt az Oceans7 állomásból hármat: az Angol-csatornát, Japánt és a Hawaii szigeteki úszását. A hétből hátra van még 4, amiből 2 könnyebb, 2 viszont kifejezetten nehéz, sőt az egyik közülük Attila mumusának számító Északi-csatorna Írország és Skócia között.Nem árulok el nagy titkot, hogy Attilának sem elsőre, sem másodikra nem sikerült. Míg először a fagyos víz, másodszorra az a közel 2 tucat medúzacsípés állította meg, amiből egy is halálos. Önkívületi állapotban szállították korházba, ahol az orvosok szinte biztosra vették, hogy nem éli túl az éjszakát. De ő nem adta fel! Felépült és visszament, hogy teljesítse az Oceans7 utolsó állomását is.Attila története a céloktól függetlenül motiváló lehet mindannyiúnknak számára!

Abhejali Bernardová, je diaľková plavkyňa a bežkyňa, ktorá sa stala stala 1. Čechom, 10. človekom na svete a 4. ženou, ktorá dokončila výzvu Oceans Seven, sedem náročných dialkových preplavieb po celém svete. Nedávno takisto dokončila La Manche triatlon Dover-Praha, extrémny ultratriatlon, pri ktorom urazila celkom 1111 km (34km plávania, 895km na bicykli a 182km behu). Trvalo jej to 7 a pol dňa. Je to všetko naozaj v hlave? Ako veľmi musí byť človek mentálne odolný, dávať si výzvy alebo naopak dokázať sa ukludnit, stíšiť a byť k sebe úprimný? Lebo stále ste to len vy, vaše srdce, intuícia, duša a tá naša mysel, ktorá ako jediná nám nejake limity dáva :) 0:01 - Musím povedat is back, ahoj, čauko a každý dokážeme velké věci 5:10 - Cíle nás musí děsit triathlon 34 - 895 - 182 … 1111km 16:00 - Cílené přibrání, žraloci, čůrání a dlouhé přeplavby 30:00 - Běh je to nejjednodušší, co můžeme dělat 40:00 - Je pro mě důležité vědět, že dělat to co dělám, je správné pro mě 51:00 - život v chaosu vs plánování 57:00 - Je těžké, ale důležité, být k sobě upřímný a nalézt vnitřní klid a spokojenost 1:12:00 - Vegetarián Abhejali sledujte na : https://www.instagram.com/abhejali/ ------------------------------ Ak sa vám podcast páči ďakujeme za akúkoľvek podporu https://www.patreon.com/thebucatalks Alebo na č.u SK6083300000002201486763

Az Ocean's 7 a világ legnehezebb kihívása. Ebben a 2 részes beszélgetésben Mányoki Attila hosszútávúszóval beszélgetünk, aki szó szerint az élete kockáztatásával teljesítette a 7 részből, 7 nyiltvizi úszásból álló kihívást. Mindegyik állomásnak megvan a maga pikantériája, hol a hely presztizse miatt, hol a fagyos víz vagy az erős áramlatok miatt, plussz ott vannak még a cápák és a medúzák. Azt hiszem nem árulok el nagy titkot, ha azt mondom, hogy Attilának sikerült, de hogy hogyan, azt már ő meséli el nekünk.

Nial Funchion is a Chicago policeman veteran and an open water swimmer who has achieved the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. He is currently ranked 18th in the global Oceans Seven list and has been on a wild ride searching for the ultimate fuel source to push through intense training in the world of Marathon Swimming. From vegan to full carnivore, full circle. An incredible journey of discovery, an eye-opening experience crushing old paradigms and misleading guidelines contrary to optimal health. He views himself as a giant ‘Lab Rat' testing training results via Dexa Scans, CIMT scans, CAC scans, and Blood Labs and more. Swimming has taken him across shores, against the odds, from England, France, Spain, Africa, Honduras, California, Chicago, and many countries in between. He could have never imagined reaching the current intensity levels, on a daily basis, at the age of 54. This episode is hosted by Dr. Shawn Baker MD. Find him at https://shawn-baker.com Donate to the Carnivore Diet Clinical Trial: https://gofundme.com/f/carnivore-research

Přeplavala La Manche, na kole dojela do Chebu a do Prahy pak doběhla. Abhejali Bernardová tak překonala celkem 1111 kilometrů dlouhý triatlon. Nebylo na trati více bolesti než radosti? „Idea byla v tom, že pokud se dokážu takhle dostat z Anglie k nám, tak vím, že k sobě máme blízko. Lidé řeší stejné radosti, stejné problémy. Hranice si stavíme sami v hlavách,“ vysvětluje dálková plavkyně a běžkyně, která v roce 2018 dokončila plaveckou výzvu Oceans Seven.

Mujer del Año 2019 de Natación en Aguas Abiertas, nombrada por la Asociación Mundial de Nado en Aguas Abiertas, tras haber completado el reto Oceans Seven o Siete Mares, que consiste en siete nados de larga distancia. En marzo de 2019, Mariel se convirtió en la persona 15 en el mundo en cruzar a nado los Siete Mares. Mariel es abogada por la Universidad Iberoamericana y ha colaborado en Basham Ringe y Correa Abogados, Banco Santander, Grupo Martí y actualmente preside Queremos Mexicanos Activos, A.C., una organización de la sociedad civil encaminada a fomentar actividad física como parte integral de una vida sana. Mariel es mamá de Eduardo y Andrea, es conferencista y autora de “Días Azules” y “Corazón de Mar”, libros en los que relata su experiencia de vida. En paralelo a su carrera como nadadora de aguas abiertas, Mariel es fundadora del proyecto "Quiero Sonreír", mediante el cual ha encausado sus nados para beneficiar con cirugías a niños mexicanos de escasos recursos con labio y paladar hendido o bien, con tratamientos oncológicos, a través de Casa de la Amistad para Niños con Cáncer, I.A.P. Así mismo, ha sido nadadora con causa para apoyar a distintas organizaciones como La Cana, A.C.,y AngelitosconAutismo,A.C.,entreotras. A través de su labor en Queremos Mexicanos Activos, organiza el evento “Nado por mi Corazón”, que en 2020 cumple 10 años y se ha convertido en el evento de actividad física más grande de México, cuyo objetivo es generar conciencia sobre el cuidado del corazón y mediante el cual, se han generado cirugías para niños con cardiopatías. Mariel es Embajadora de Special Olympics México. El 19 de octubre de 2019, Mariel inauguró la ruta ”Acuarium”, en el Mar de Cortes, el acuario del mundo, según Jaques Cousteau, un nado de 32 kms de San José del Cabo a Cabo San Lucas. Este nado lo hizo para promover la detección oportuna de cáncer de mama. Los cruces de: el Canal de la Mancha y Canal de Catalina, entre otros, fueron para equiparar los kilómetros en cirugías para niños con labio y paladar hendido, vía “Quiero Sonreír” Nado al Canal de Tsugaru, Canal del Norte y Estrecho de Cook, para apoyar a mujeres en prisión del programa de reinserción social “La Cana.” En los últimos años Mariel ha compartido sus experiencias a través de diferentes conferencias que ha impartido tanto en instituciones públicas como privadas. Sus conferencias han inspirado y motivado a muchas personas a lograr sus objetivos, realizar sus sueños y no darse por vencidos hasta lograr sus metas.

Andre Wiersig vollendete als erster Deutscher und 16. Mensch uberhaupt die anspruchsvollste Herausforderung im Open-Water-Schwimmen: die Oceans Seven. Oceans Seven ist eine 7-teilige Langstreckenschwimmherausforderung für Schwimmer. Wenn Andre einmal nicht schwimmt, arbeitet als Head of Sales and Marketing fur ein SAP-Beratungshaus in der IT-Branche. Wiersig setzt sich intensiv fur den Schutz der Ozeane ein und ist Botschafter der Deutschen Meeresstiftung. Er halt Vortrage fur Kinder, Schulen, Firmen und Organisationen....

Pat Kelman is joined by British marathon swimmer and world record holder Beth French and BAFTA nominated film maker Stefan Stuckert to discuss their film AGAINST THE TIDES. Against the Tides is available on Demand from March 1st 2021 in the UK and the US. Details on www.againstthetidesfilm.com The film documents Beth's attempt to swim across seven of the world's most dangerous sea channels - an extreme challenge called OCEANS SEVEN. For open-sea swimmers it's the ultimate test; very few people have ever completed it. But, driven by her desire to set an example for her autistic son and to overcome her life-long battle with ME (a.k.a. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), which forced her to spent long periods of her teenage years in a wheelchair, Beth aims to become the first person in history to swim all seven channels in one year.  Traveling to far-flung corners of the world, she confronts hypothermia, sharks, jellyfish, wild weather and mind-numbing fatigue, as well as her own inner demons.  But, as her dramatic journey nears its end, Beth's yearning to conquer the open sea comes into heart-rending conflict with her dreams for her son.  Film Trailer: Film Website: http://www.againstthetidesfilm.com/ Facebook: Against the Tides Twitter: Against the Tides Instagram: Against the Tides Episode Topics Episode introduction [0:35] Film Trailer Audio [4:05] Interview Starts [5:49] Closing remarks [48:00] If you have enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe to the podcast Sign up for my newsletter Join the Joy of Swimming Discussion Group  

Gast: André Wiersig (Extremschwimmer) In der 31ten Folge von "Völlig überzogen" springen wir mit dem Extremschwimmer André Wiersig in die magische Welt der Meere.

ICE is the topic Vicki and Hunter explore, in this, the final episode of Series 1. We hear from Jaimie Monaghan doyenne of Ice swimming, Ram Barkai who set up International Ice Swimming Association and Rostislav Vitek the fastest ice miler. We also meet Attila Manyoki, the fastest man to complete the Oceans Seven challenge who was hospitalised after a North Channel swim with hypothermia. Helen Smith helps Vicki prepare for an Ice mile swim next year and we hear from our listeners around the world about why they love ice swimming. It's ICEY !! Other material and episodes available at our website SwimOut

After a foot injury halted his ultra marathon running career, Darren Miller read Swimming to Antarctica, and was inspired by Lynne Cox. He immediately set his sights on the English Channel. Within 3 years, in August 2013, Darren was the fourth person and the second American to complete the Oceans Seven - completing each of the grueling channel swims in a single attempt.Darren oozes passion for doing and sharing what he loves with others and raises money for Team Forever at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh in the process. Continuing to host the Three Rivers Marathon Swim in Pittsburgh is important to Darren as he also encourages us to plan something where we're at. He hints at some "never been done before" swims that are on his radar while he runs and plots race courses in the heat of the Palm Springs desert. In his own words: Darren Miller was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In August 2013, he completed the ‘Oceans Seven’ on all first attempts to benefit his charity, Team Forever at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He currently resides in Palm Springs, California with his two children, Reagan and Penn.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.

I had to prod International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honoree, Liz Fry, several times before she finally agreed to be our guest on Marathon Swim Stories. What a treat it was to hear her tell tales from her nearly 2 decade long career. The oldest person to complete the Oceans Seven, and the only person to ever double all of the lakes in the 4 day, 41 mile SCAR swim challenge - that's right, 82 miles in 4 days! Liz is incredibly humble about here accomplishments while quietly motivating marathon swimmers the world over with her achievements and her words of encouragement.In her own words: I was born in New York City but learned to swim when we moved to Long Beach, Long Island at the municipal swimming pool. We moved to Westport, Connecticut when I was in 6th grade and I joined the age group team at the YMCA. I swam at the University of Connecticut and then after college started working and stopped swimming. I didn’t think people swam after college. Luckily, I came back to Westport before moving into NYC for a Wall Street job and started swimming with the local Masters team. It was there I met amazing “adults” who showed me that swimming was a lifetime sport. Unfortunately, city life, graduate school, and long work hours led me away from swimming to running through most of the 1990s.I always loved to swim and body surf. As a kid my dream was to swim the English Channel. My father was British so as children we five kids heard constantly that to be a “real” swimmer, you would have to conquer this swim. I was very blessed that he was still alive and came to Dover, UK in 2003 when I completed it. I am a little dorky – my day job is consulting to global banks, broker-dealers and capital market firms on corporate strategy and tax & compliance initiatives. Outside of work, I volunteer as the Marathon Director for the St. Vincent’s SWIM Across the Sound which fundraises over $2 million to support patients and their families impacted by cancer. I started an event called the “January Jam” in 2008 in honor of Dave Parcells that raises funds for MS while challenging participants to swim as much as they can for the month of January. I also volunteer as a coach/mentor and judge for the Fordham Foundry Pitch Challenge, Fordham University’s hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. As a member of the Board of Directors, I have led the development of strategic plans for the Westport/Weston YMCA and Safe Haven for Ethiopia (SHYE) a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operating in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. SHYE runs a children’s center which serves 115 impoverished children between the ages of five and eighteen. Swimming-wise I am self funded and have an amazing crew led by my sister Peggy. We have been to lots of beautiful places, experienced wonderful cultures and met incredible people. I am so thankful for all the support I have received along the way from fellow swimmers, organizers and boat captains.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 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.

Dean Summers has conquered the triple Crown of open water swimming and as I type this, is waiting for his chance to swim the Cook Strait between the North and South Islands of New Zealand, part of his attack on the Oceans seven. Only 18 people have completed this astonishing series of seven incredible channel and strait swims around the world, and Dean is five in. He has swum The English Channel, Catalina Strait, The North Channel, Moloka’i Channel The Strait of Gibraltar. He plans to conquer the remaining two, Cook Strait and the Tsugaru Strait in Japan, by 2020. You can sponsor Hunterlink here. Songs in this episode - all licensed under a Creative Commons License: Oceans - Petit Biscuit Seven - Ryan Deano - Roland MacIntosh Chasin' Summers - DJ Fro-Bot Sapphire - Tobu Image from SWIMDEAN

“No importa lo que pase hoy, mañana siempre habrá un nuevo rayo de sol.” -  Mariel Hawley  (@marielhawley) A Mariel la conocí hace poco en una conferencia que dimos juntos y de inmediato quise conocer más de ella. Es abogada por la Universidad Iberoamericana y actualmente preside "Queremos Mexicanos Activos", una organización de la sociedad civil encaminada a fomentar actividad física como parte integral de una vida sana. En paralelo Mariel es conferencista, escritora y la persona número 15 en el mundo en completar el reto Oceans Seven o Siete Mares, de natación de aguas abiertas. También es fundadora del proyecto "Quiero Sonreír", con el que encausa sus nados para beneficiar con cirugías a niños con labio y paladar hendido o con tratamientos para niños con cáncer. Mariel se abre por completo y me cuenta cómo la muerte de su padre y su esposo impactaron su misión, sobre cómo  ha logra combinar su pasión con el amor que tiene por ayudar a los menos favorecidos y de los grandes aprendizajes de vida que le han dejado las mejores y peores experiencias que ha enfrentado. Qué puedes aprender hoy: ¿En qué consiste el reto de los siete mares? Preparación y retos al nadar en mar abierto ¿Qué es una visualización negativa? ¿Cómo lidiar con el duelo de una forma pro-activa? Suscríbete a Cracks Podcast iPhone con Apple Podcasts Android con  Spotify Youtube Notas del episodio en: https://cracks.la/mariel

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

On this week's Sportshour we hear from single mum and open water swimmer Beth French, who attempted a physical challenge that no-one had ever done before. She set out to conquer Oceans Seven, a challenge consisting of the seven most dangerous sea-channels in the world. Her efforts have been turned into a film called Against the Tides and she tells us about her journey, coming face to face with jellyfish and sharks, battling extreme conditions and deciding to give up with the finishing line in sight. All whilst living with M.E. (a.k.a. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). We also go live to Paris for the end of the Tour De France and discuss who will win the yellow jersey. Sporting Witness heads back thirty years to the closest finish in the races history, when American Greg Lemond took the yellow jersey by just 8 seconds. Whilst still playing in the NHL, Nathan Dempsey developed Parkinson's disease, a degenerative disorder that affects the nervous system. He believes playing hockey played a part in his condition and shares his story. Laura Weston from the Women's Sport Trust joins us to speak about how more women can become involved in sport following the spectacular Summer of Women's Sport. She answers the question about if barriers are still in place for women. Photo: Beth French celebrating after swimming (Beth French website)

Pat Gallant-Charette is no ordinary grandma. The 68-year-old life-long Maine resident has completed six of the Oceans Seven, a marathon swimming challenge that has athletes attempting seven of the toughest open-water swims in the world.  Only 12 people to date have accomplished the feat. Until last year, Pat was the oldest swimmer to swim the English Channel and she still holds 9 world records for age group in marathon open-water swimming. Here's the really crazy part! Pat didn’t get serious about swimming until she was 58. And she was terrified of the ocean for years, after she had what she thought was a close encounter with a shark (it was really a curious seal) when she was 13. We talk with her about overcoming fears, living a life without regret and learning new things (incuding snow-shoeing and maple tapping) as she approaches her 70th birthday! (Unusual for someone who has lived their whole life in Maine to never have tried before!)  And she's not done swimming. Pat has no plans to retire and believes she will still be completing marathon swims in her 80's.  

Kim Chambers was 30 years old, an athlete and a powerful executive, when she slipped and fell down a set of stairs. The injuries she sustained changed the course of her life. In 2014, she became the sixth person (and third woman) to complete the Oceans Seven. In 2015, Kim became the first woman to swim 30 miles from the Farallon Islands to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, a swim that’s incredibly dangerous.

Open water swimmer Kim Chambers has endured just about the most frightening things the ocean has to offer: great white sharks, jellyfish stings, hypothermia, brutal currents and fierce winds. She has conquered the Oceans Seven, a series of marathon swims in channels around the world, and is the only woman to complete the 32-mile swim between the Golden Gate Bridge and the Farallon Islands. The documentary film of that swim, "Kim Swims," comes out Oct. 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Beth French, an ultra-marathon open-sea ocean swimmer who was once a Buddhist nun, a single mother who home schools her autistic son and an adventurer who suffered from a crippling illness (M.E. aka Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) in her youth.  During this podcast we speak to Beth about her journey to swim across the seven most dangerous sea-channels in the world, an official challenge called ‘Oceans Seven'. For extreme swimmers it’s the ultimate test; only a handful of people have ever completed it, but it took them many years. In September 2016, Beth set out to become the first person ever to conquer Oceans Seven in a 12-months period. Her motivation: to prove to her autistic son that you are not determined by your circumstances and that you can fulfill your dreams and ambitions by confronting obstacles head on. Show notes Not living close to the water Self employed single mum who home schools her son with autistic needs and sea swims for sanity Having ME as a teenager… What life was like growing up - the challenges she faces and how she overcame them Not being able to walk.. Coping strategies to numb the pain Hitting rock bottom Going to see an alternative therapist  Being told it was her fault at 17 Writing a wish list  Having a wake up call and taking responsibility for her life Becoming a Buddhist Nun - meditating for 17 hours a day, 7 days a week for 6 months Having a 2 week holiday which turned into an 8 year adventure! Swimming in the ocean and falling in love with it Learning the mental side of endurance Being told she couldn’t have kids… Getting pregnant and being terrified Wanting to adventure with her baby Can she do it with a baby? How did she? Her version of motherhood The Channel Swim! Generating the right emotions to push her through How to be true to you and to live your truth Why you should be full of yourself Not celebrating Heading to Hawaii for the winter What’s going on inside her head while she’s swimming Tattoos and why she has them Vulnerability as a strength and what’s she learn’t Why she stopped her last project - Oceans 7 Going for the world record and pulling the plug on it Making the toughest decision she has even made The next challenge/adventure! Top tips… advice.. Learn more about Beth via her social media channels- see below!   “I'm in it to swim it and it's not over till I run out of water.”    Social Media   Website - http://bethfrench.co.uk Twitter - @bethsbigswim  https://twitter.com/bethsbigswim Instagram - @bethfrenchlives  https://www.instagram.com/bethfrenchlives/ Facebook  @bethfrenchlives https://www.facebook.com/bethfrenchlives/    On Thursday - hear more from Beth on Tough Girl Extra - The Quick Fire Round!!  

In today’s bonus episode, Majo speaks with Kim Chambers, one of the world’s best marathon swimmers and the sixth person to complete the ultimate open water challenge “Oceans Seven.” She also set a world record as the first woman to swim thirty miles to the Farallon Islands through one of the largest concentration of great white sharks. Surprisingly, Kim only discovered swimming a few years ago.A daughter of farmers and a ballerina for many years, Kim talks about the value of learning discipline and a strong work ethic, and shares about the accident that changed her life – setting her on a new life course. Her journey reveals what’s possible when you choose to jump into the deep end and follow your bliss.Show Notes:-On growing up on a farm in New Zealand, dancing ballet, and how Kim learned tenacity at a young age. [1:32]-Defining moments from adolescence: Attending an all-girls school, witnessing the death of a friend, and more. [6:20]-Kim talks about the impact of travelling a lot with her family, and studying Human Computer Interaction at Berkeley. [12:15] -The perks of classical training and discipline, plus how having a routine sets a strong foundation. [18:32]-Becoming a “completely different person in the last ten years”: Kim shares about the accident that nearly required the amputation of her leg (and how it was the best thing that could have happened to her). [22:54]-On her newfound desire for freedom, feeling drawn to the water, and getting started as a swimmer. [29:58]-Kim’s relationship to water: Making friends with dolphins, talking to sea lions, feeling spiritual connections with islands, and swimming with great white sharks. [34:29]-How Kim relates to fear, her most challenging swims, and her advice to other women wanting to take a new leap. [42:15]References: Check out Kim's adventures at http://kimswims.com/Music by Lucia Lilikoi – lucia.bandcamp.comGo to http://www.heroine.fm/survey and give us your feedback on the show so we can continue to delight you with Heroine – Receive an audio training on the Inner Critic as a gift in return!

In today’s bonus episode, Majo speaks with Kim Chambers, one of the world’s best marathon swimmers and the sixth person to complete the ultimate open water challenge “Oceans Seven.” She also set a world record as the first woman to swim thirty miles to the Farallon Islands through one of the largest concentration of great white sharks. Surprisingly, Kim only discovered swimming a few years ago.A daughter of farmers and a ballerina for many years, Kim talks about the value of learning discipline and a strong work ethic, and shares about the accident that changed her life – setting her on a new life course. Her journey reveals what’s possible when you choose to jump into the deep end and follow your bliss.Show Notes:-On growing up on a farm in New Zealand, dancing ballet, and how Kim learned tenacity at a young age. [1:32]-Defining moments from adolescence: Attending an all-girls school, witnessing the death of a friend, and more. [6:20]-Kim talks about the impact of travelling a lot with her family, and studying Human Computer Interaction at Berkeley. [12:15] -The perks of classical training and discipline, plus how having a routine sets a strong foundation. [18:32]-Becoming a “completely different person in the last ten years”: Kim shares about the accident that nearly required the amputation of her leg (and how it was the best thing that could have happened to her). [22:54]-On her newfound desire for freedom, feeling drawn to the water, and getting started as a swimmer. [29:58]-Kim’s relationship to water: Making friends with dolphins, talking to sea lions, feeling spiritual connections with islands, and swimming with great white sharks. [34:29]-How Kim relates to fear, her most challenging swims, and her advice to other women wanting to take a new leap. [42:15]References: Check out Kim's adventures at http://kimswims.com/Music by Lucia Lilikoi – lucia.bandcamp.comGo to http://www.heroine.fm/survey and give us your feedback on the show so we can continue to delight you with Heroine – Receive an audio training on the Inner Critic as a gift in return!

“I love the feeling of anticipation that comes from having a huge, scary event on the horizon; in fact, that’s when I have a sense of living life to the fullest.”Kimberley ChambersClose your eyes and imagine yourself 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco, swimming in the freezing cold, shark-infested waters famously dubbed the Red Triangle. No wetsuit. In the middle of the night.Most would call this lunacy.Kimberley Chambers calls this home.This week's guest is one of the most accomplished record-setting marathon open water swimmers in the world. Her story is incredibly inspiring, but not for the reasons you might imagine. Her story is inspiring because just nine years ago, Kim was not a swimmer at all, suffering a life-threatening accident that nearly claimed her leg and her overall enthusiasm for life.The morning started out like every other morning. The New Zealand born former ballerina and rower turned software executive left her San Francisco apartment and accidentally tripped, toppling down a treacherous flight of stairs.We saved your leg. But it’s unlikely you will walk again.The doctor's verdict presented Kim with a choice: accept permanent disability. Or prove them wrong.Needless to say, she chose the latter.After countless surgeries and an excruciatingly prolonged rehabilitation, a friend encouraged her to try swimming. Although foreign to the water, she immediately took to it. A ticket to freedom. But the real turning point came the moment she first jumped into the frigid San Francisco Bay. In an instant, she had found sanctuary. To this day, it's a love affair with cold water and the tight-knit community of like-minded souls who embrace it that changed everything about her life and how she lives it.An inner fire ignited, Kim began to channel her newfound passion into a series of death-defying, envelope-pushing open-water marathon challenges that have redefined the limits of human potential and transformed her into the elite athlete she is today.Among Kim's many accomplishments:* In 2014, she became the 6th person (and 3rd woman) in history to complete the Oceans Seven – the marathon swimming equivalent of the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge, with each of the 7 swims chosen for their treacherous water conditions and potential wildlife risks;* In 2015, she set a new world record becoming the first woman to swim 30 miles from the shark-infested Farallon Islands off the coast of San Francisco;* In September 2016, Kim attempted a non-stop 93 mile swim from Sacramento to Tiburon. However after swimming over 24 hours and 54 miles, sustained 30 knot winds rendered it unsafe for her to continue;* And just two months later, Kim led an international team of swimmers to complete an unprecedented historic swim across the Dead Sea to raise global awareness around the environmental deterioration of that critical body of water.This is a conversation about the boundaries of human potential. It's about the capacity to turn tremendous adversity into boundless opportunity. It's about finding joy and adventure outside the comfort zone. It's a conversation about reframing identity to step into and own — really own — our most authentic, fully actualized selves.And I suppose it's about how to not get eaten by a shark.Delightfully engaging, ever humble, and beautifully human, Kim embodies everything you seek in a modern day female super hero.It was a pleasure to spend time with her and it is my hope that our conversation will leave you deeply reconsidering the limits of your own potential.I sincerely hope you enjoy the exchange.Peace + Plants, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.