April 24, 2025
The End of an Era: Swimrun NC's Final Race w/ Herbert Krabel
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastAbout this episode
Welcome to episode 277 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! In this episode we discuss the finale of Swimrun NC at Hanging Rock State Park, North Carolina. We're joined by Herbert Krabel, one of the co-founders and race directors of Swimrun NC, who shares insights about the race's history, memorable moments, local community involvement, and why the race is ending. We also announce a special giveaway, reflect on the race's impact on the Swimrun community, and bid farewell to an iconic event in North American Swimrunning. 00:00 Introduction to Swimrun 00:53 Welcome to the Low Tide Boyz Podcast 01:06 Celebrating Swimrun NC 01:33 Giveaway Announcement 02:18 Memories and Homage 02:46 Swimrun NC History and Significance 04:32 Interview with Herbert Krabel 05:30 Herbert's Endurance Adventures 06:09 Challenges and Changes in Swimrun NC 07:03 Race Experience and Community Impact 07:29 Course Design and Evolution 10:25 Unique Aspects of Swimrun NC 19:14 Growth and Popularity of Swimrun 23:51 The Origin of the Iconic Race Photo Tradition 25:13 Heartfelt Cards from Local School Kids 27:46 Unique Awards and Memorable Moments 30:37 Epic Race Battles and Close Finishes 36:56 Reflections on the Swimrun NC Legacy 40:47 Final Thoughts and Future Plans ~~~ That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz , be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast , Spotify , and on YouTube . Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com . Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon …if you feel so inclined. Thanks for listening and see you out there! - Chip and Chris