Ötillö Catalina Course Preview with Ötillö USA Race Director Lars Finanger

Welcome to episode 270 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! ÖTILLÖ Catalina is just under two months away and, in case it wasn’t already apparent, we’re super stoked for the return of this amazing event. Joining us today to get everyone who may not be on our level of stoke (yet) is our dear friend and race director Lars Finanger . In this conversation we cover course changes, share course previews for all three event distances, and run down memory lane of the 2020 edition. You’ll definitely want your notepads out for this one…and maybe have the course map open to follow along. 00:00 Introduction to the Three Races 00:44 Deep Dive into Ötillö Catalina 01:06 Gratitude and Reflections 03:25 What is Swimrun? 06:27 Course Changes and Challenges 14:46 Experience Race Overview 19:57 Sprint Race Insights 28:23 World Series Race Breakdown 32:49 Starting Strong: The Initial Run and Swim 35:26 Navigating the Slippery Swim Exit 35:47 Tackling the Deer Trail Run 37:41 The Challenging 10K Run 40:52 Fueling Strategies for Success 43:58 The Iconic Parsons Landing Swim 50:21 The Long Swims and Scenic Views 54:03 Final Push: The Last Swim and Run 55:54 Race Registration and Final Thoughts 01:00:04 Outro and Thanks ~~~ 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