Episodes

6d ago

Send us a text In this 2025 Year in Review, I reflect on the lessons swimming continues to teach me—about trust, awareness, and moving through uncertainty with more ease. Drawing from open water swims, coaching experiences, and everyday moments, this episode explores how the water becomes a teacher when we slow down enough to listen. Rather than focusing on outcomes or performance, it’s a reflection on process, patience, and what shifts beneath the surface over time. Whether you swim for fitness, adventure, or personal growth, this episode invites you to look back on your own year with curiosity—and carry what matters forward. Subscribe to my Substack for more Lessons from the Water and join me at The Water's Edge ! Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support the show

Dec 1

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Join me for your best year yet at The Water's Edge . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 15

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Join me for your best year yet at The Water's Edge . Bernhard Hengl is an (wannabe) ultra-marathon swimmer, keynote speaker, and former captain of the Austrian national water polo team. Years after overcoming cancer, he founded The Alpine Seven – a series of long-distance swims across seven iconic Alpine lakes. His mission: to raise awareness for people living with illness. Illness is not a taboo! In 2025, he became the first Austrian to swim the full length of Lake Constance – 65 km in just under 26 hours. With his message “High Performance starts with Resilience,” he now inspires people and organizations to transform resilience into true high performance. https://bernhardhengl.com/ https://www.nfkinder.at/unterstuetzen/alpine7/?cfd=94lok#cff Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 1

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 15

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 1

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 15

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 1

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 15

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube ! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by http://254studio.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 1

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by 254 Studio Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 15

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by 254 Studio Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 1

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by 254 Studio Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 15

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by 254 Studio Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 2

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by 254 Studio Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 16

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 1

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 15

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 1

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 15

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 1

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 15

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 1

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 15

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 16, 2024

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 28, 2024

Send us a text Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, email me ! Stories from the Water is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry Support the show

Nov 10, 2024

Send us a text This years event has concluded. Check out @swim_beyond_the_breakers and swimbeyondthebreakers.com for details and to sign up for the next one! Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community ! Get our FREE Goal Setting Guide: http://intrepidwater.com Find pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry Support the show

Aug 1, 2024

Send us a text Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Get a copy of Simon's book Swim Wild & Free on Amazon . Check out Outdoor Swimmer: Outdoor Swimmer - Wild Swimming News, Features, Gear and Tips Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community ! Get our FREE Goal Setting Guide: http://intrepidwater.com Find pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry Support the show

Jun 15, 2024

Send us a text Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Get a copy of The Swim Mastery Way on Amazon . Check out the SwimMastery website: http://SwimMastery.online Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community ! Get our FREE Goal Setting Guide: http://intrepidwater.com Find pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry Support the show

Jun 1, 2024

Send us a text Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community ! Get our FREE Goal Setting Guide: http://intrepidwater.com Find pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry Support the show

May 17, 2024

Send us a text Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community ! Get our FREE Goal Setting Guide: http://intrepidwater.com Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry Support the show

Apr 26, 2024

Send us a text Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community ! Get our FREE Goal Setting Guide: http://intrepidwater.com Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry Support the show

Mar 26, 2024

Send us a text Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community ! Get our FREE Goal Setting Guide: http://intrepidwater.com Find pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry Support the show

Feb 19, 2024

Send us a text Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community ! Get our FREE Goal Setting Guide: http://intrepidwater.com Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 16, 2024

Send us a text Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community ! Get our FREE Goal Setting Guide: http://intrepidwater.com Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me ! Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 23, 2023

Send us a text Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join me on Mighty Networks! https://intrepid-water.mn.co/plans/314110?bundle_token=f5f441002848cff80b45e39e24e22f19&utm_source=manual Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 16, 2023

Send us a text Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join me on Mighty Networks! https://intrepid-water.mn.co/plans/314110?bundle_token=f5f441002848cff80b45e39e24e22f19&utm_source=manual Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 20, 2023

Send us a text Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join me on Mighty Networks! https://intrepid-water.mn.co/plans/314110?bundle_token=f5f441002848cff80b45e39e24e22f19&utm_source=manual Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 30, 2023

Send us a text Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join me on Mighty Networks! https://intrepid-water.mn.co/plans/314110?bundle_token=f5f441002848cff80b45e39e24e22f19&utm_source=manual Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 29, 2023

Send us a text My post about SCAR 2023: Do I actually like to swim? – Intrepid Water Join me on Mighty Networks! https://intrepid-water.mn.co/plans/314110?bundle_token=f5f441002848cff80b45e39e24e22f19&utm_source=manual Find pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 27, 2023

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 24, 2023

Send us a text Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Support the Marathon Swim Story project here . Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join me on Mighty Networks! https://intrepid-water.mn.co/plans/314110?bundle_token=f5f441002848cff80b45e39e24e22f19&utm_source=manual Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 14, 2023

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 13, 2023

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 26, 2023

Send us a text Find more pictures and links at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 17, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 6, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 2, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 3, 2022

Send us a text Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 19, 2022

Send us a text Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 13, 2022

Send us a text Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 6, 2022

Send us a text Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 21, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 2, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 16, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 29, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 17, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 3, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 18, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive, worldwide, group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 4, 2022

Send us a text Find out more about today's episode at: http://marathonswimstories.com Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 12, 2022

Send us a text Find out more about today's episode at: http://marathonswimstories.com Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 7, 2022

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 14, 2021

Send us a text Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 2, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 26, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 18, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 15, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 4, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 28, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 21, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 14, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 7, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 30, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 23, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 16, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 9, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 3, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 27, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 20, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 13, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 8, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 30, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 23, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 20, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 16, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 9, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 3, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 11, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 4, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 27, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 21, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 14, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 8, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 6, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 3, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 29, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 22, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 15, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 11, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 8, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 3, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 1, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 27, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Mary and our other guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 25, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Jia and our other guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 20, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Stephen and our other guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 18, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Jaimie and our other guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 13, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Pat and our other guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 11, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Jef and our other guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 6, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Marty and our other guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Mar 4, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Andrew and our other guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 27, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Elaine and our other guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 25, 2021

Send us a text To read more about our guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 20, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Liz and our other guests, visit http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 18, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Janine and our other guests, visit the brand new http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 13, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Steven and our other guests, visit the brand new http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 11, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Dina and our other guests, visit the brand new http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 7, 2021

Send us a text To read more about Kim and our other guests, visit the brand new http://marathonswimstories.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Feb 4, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 29, 2021

Send us a text Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 26, 2021

Send us a text Enjoy the first in a series of deep dive editions of Marathon Swim Stories with Stephen Rouch and the team that supported him for his 50 mile double crossing of Lake Memphremagog: Christopher Graefe, Jamie Ann Rennick, Mary Stella, Jimmy Wu, and Stephen Rouche Sr. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 22, 2021

Send us a text In his own words: Since searching Google for 'kayaking events' in 2011, I've been kayaking for swimmers first associated with IROC and now Kingdom Swims. So far, I’ve supported swimmers for nine, 10 or 15 mile Kingdom swimmers, seven Search for Memphre, multiple Swim the Kingdom, as well as Manhattan and Finger Lakes swimmers. In my other life, I've been a musician, college chaplain, and a counselor and special educator working with students with behavioral and/or academic challenges, as well as a spouse and a father, but now retired and studying Chinese. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 20, 2021

Send us a text Neil Agius, 32, has been swimming competitively for the past 22 years. He took it so seriously that he found himself representing Malta on the Olympic team in Athens 2004. Neil currently holds the record for the Malta-Gozo-Malta swim. That’s only the official record, recorded. His humble persona has kept him out of the spotlight for other potential records. His career started from the age of 3, when he fell in a pool, nearly drowned and was sent off to swimming lessons the following day. Neil went on to co-found Swimming Workshop over ten years ago – a swimming school that teaches both children and adults, whatever abilities, to swim and regularly coaches athletes to compete internationally. The Sicily – Malta 100 Km swim has been the peak of his personal swimming ambition for the past 6 years, and he’s thrilled to see it become a reality. This has out him in the top 6 longest swims of all time in his category. Neil has also founded Wave of Change which has enhanced this ambition not only to reach new goals but to help the environment we all live and swim in today. Doing so by raising awareness on the damage being done by plastics and micro-plastics. Neil has also inspired the Maltese people to make changes in their life, not only towards the environment but also towards themselves and people around them. Find out more about Wave of Change: https://waveofchangemalta.com/ Watch The Long Swim Home: https://youtu.be/whBpg8mX1_g Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 12, 2021

Send us a text After my interview today with the esteemed, Ned Denison, I realized that I forgot to ask a few questions. One of my favorites, who's inspired Ned. He sent me a list almost as long as his swimming resume. And why does he keep going? Ned's a goal setter. "It gets me out of bed in the morning, and I sleep better," he says. And it seems that if you run out of known goals, you make up your own! Be sure to look up 'Marathon Centurian', or Extraordinary Marathon Century Club, whose ranks Ned aspires. When you have a 4 page swim resume like Ned, it's hard to know where to start, so we started like we do with every guest on marathon swim stories, at the beginning. And had time for a couple stories. I can't wait to have Ned back to dig into his many contributions to the sport. In his own words: Ned Denison is Ireland’s most prolific marathon swimmers with 55 epic marathon swims (8 were first evers and only 4 swims were done more than once): Record holder, Triple Crown, Ice Miler, 11 different Prison Island swims and the first to swim around the Great Island, Valentia Island and City of Cork. Find out more about our guest at MarathonSwimStories.com Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Katee Meese: https://www.kateemeese.com/ Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 11, 2021

Send us a text Have you heard of Kingdom Swim? Imagine a blissful summer day in late July in the far reaches of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. The weekend kicks off with a swimmer and pet parade and a pasta feed. There's a 1 mile swim. When you're ready you can go a little further out into the lake for a 3 miles swim, or check off your first marathon with a 6 mile swim! Jump up to 10 miles of open lake. Or bust the border to get 25 km under your belt. This is what Phil calls the ladder, it's where my marathon swim journey started… Culminating with a search for a lake monster, as a swimmer scouting the length of the Lake Memphremagog for Memphre. Or perhaps the culmination is swimming across and back? There has been a few doubles! In out interview today, my former neighbor on Sunset Acres, Phil White, tells how he got started by trying to save the local pool and in the process fell in love with open water swimmers. In his own words: I was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on June 28, 1948 Education: 1966: HS, Phillips Academy Andover; 1974 BS Columbia University; 1978: JD Georgetown University Law Center. In my younger days, I worked as a carpenter, a carriage driver in Central Park, a casino cashier in Athens, Greece, and as a Research Assistant at Columbia Geology Dept, UVM, Georgetown, and the Federal Judicial Center. In the 1980s I served as Orleans County State’s Attorney, and was a trial attorney for over three decades after that. I was married for 19 years and raised two kids. I was a youth soccer coach for many years. I am a dedicated downhill skier, runner/jogger, boater, and water rat. During the 1980s I was an avid windsurfer. I’ve loved hiking and camping and playing softball and soccer. During the past 40 years, I’ve boated on Lake Memphremagog in all conditions, fair weather and foul, day and night, drunk and sober. I started The Games in 2007 to help raise money for our local recreation center and pool that was in extreme financial distress. When the center closed in 2013, I started a small business, Kingdom Games, to organize, host and promote outdoor running, biking, swimming and ice skating events. We are based on Neuman’s Own, with any net profits dedicated to local charitable events. Over the last decade, open water swimming in the Northeast Kingdom has blossomed. Here’s the chronology: 2009 Kingdom Swim 2010 Willoughby Swim 2011 In Search of Memphre 2012 Caspian Swim 2013 NEK Swim Week 2014 The Great Skate 2015 US Winter Swimming Championship 2016 Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival 2020 Saturday Clubhous Swim Series In 2021 we will be hosting 25 days of open water swimming: Kingdom Swim (1), NEK Swim Week (8), In Search of Memphre (7), and the Saturday Clubhous Swim Series (9) Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 10, 2021

Send us a text Today's guest has been marathon swimming for the last 4 decades! I was fortunate to run into Suzanne Heim during one of my online events. Can you believe that she jumped on What is marathon swimming q&a call - just to connect? It was fun to collaborate and point aspiring marathon swimmers in the right direction. As you can imagine, she has more than a few stories to tell, this is just an overview! In her own words: As a youngster I swam summer league and competed in AAU competitions. At 14, I quit swimming to play boys water polo and run cross country. I helped start the Women’s Swim Team at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in California. Fearful of the ocean due to a near drowning accident at age 5, I never stepped foot in the ocean until I was 18 years old. Many swimmers spend their youth focusing on pool swims and later turn to open water swims. For me, it was the opposite. At 19, I joined the San Francisco Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club and completed solo marathon swims as well as racing 25k open water swims as part of the USA National Team. For the next 15 years many of the solo marathon swims were first person swims in San Francisco Bay and several set open water speed records. I then returned to USMS Pool swimming with the focus on pool racing setting World Records. One of the highlights of my pool swim career, since I still had college eligibility left, was being recruited by the Diablo Valley Community College coach as a distance swimmer at age 50! This was a lot of fun and resulted in a documentary titled, ' 50 Year Old Freshman '. I returned to marathon solo swimming in 2014 swimming around Manhattan Island—something I had always wanted to do. I was hooked and became inspired by my South End Rowing and Dolphin Club buddies who were training for incredible marathon swims--Michele Squyer, Cathy Harrington, Raine Pierce, just to name a few. Seeing them spend time in the water kept me motivated and in 2019 I completed a Round Trip Angel Island and Catalina swim and in 2020 the Length of Lake Tahoe. However, swimming is not my number one passion! It is education of individuals with special needs. Throughout my youth I volunteered in high school to support my peers with special needs, was an assistant in a special education class and an educational therapist while working on my first Master’s degree. I received my teaching credentials and taught for 7 years before a year on scholarship at the University of Auckland . I returned from New Zealand and enrolled in another Master’s program and became a school psychologist/licensed educational psychologist for students with special needs, specifically: medically fragile, severe behavior disorder, intellectually delayed, autistic. Most recently I was working with youth who were incarcerated: significant mental health needs and post traumatic stress and trauma issues. Thankfully, no matter what was happening in my life, the water was always there to provide peace and whatever happened during the day I could turn off the ‘noise’ and focus on swimming and then return to my work with renewed energy. I continue to be dedicated to supporting youth with special needs even though ‘retired'. I participate on the Juvenile Justice Commission and am an Educational Surrogate/Advocate for youth. My two passions share a symbiotic relationship helping me to be successful in both areas. If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - Support the show

Jan 8, 2021

Send us a text Have you heard of the Swim Cube? Located a few hours outside of London in Brixworth County Park, Swim Cube opened for swim coaching and analysis in 2018. Like myself, Head Coach Stuart Hacker advocates for taking the first step to improving your stroke by seeing yourself swim. It's easy to envision yourself swimming perfectly, but to actually make change, you need to connect the dots between what you think you're doing and what you're actually doing. Even if there's not an Endless Pool near you, you can still get feedback on your stroke by taking footage of yourself swimming and sending it to me: shannon@intrepidwater.com But did you know that Stuart is also a marathon swimmer? After a couple of experiences crossing the Sea of Galilee, he competed the English Channel in 2018. He tells us all about it in this episode. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jan 8, 2021

Send us a text Find out what to look forward to in Season 2 and vote Marathon Swim Stories for World of Open Water Swimming Offering of the Year! https://openwaterswimming.com/contestants/marathon-swim-stories/ Thank you so much for being part of my journey, for listening, watching, or joining Marathon Swim Stories , and thank you to each and everyone of you who have shared your story so far. Stay tuned to find out how to sign up for premium content! And let me know if you want to sponsor Marathon Swim Stories: mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 23, 2020

Send us a text It's hard to believe that it was just three years ago, at 50, that a friend convinced Cheryl to try a sprint triathlon. Having not swam since high school and with her wetsuit on backwards, she tackled the 300m in the water. And while the running particularly, and cycling, didn't stick, she keeps tackling one challenge after another in the water. It gave me goosebumps when Cheryl described the newly discovered sense of confidence she developed after completing her swim across the width of Lake Tahoe last year. She's ready to see how far she can swim. And there's no stopping her. In her own words: The first and most important role I have is a mom to my awesome teenage children Brianna and Garrett. Being their mom and trying to be a good role model is the greatest job I have. I am the chief operating officer at our family business. My teenage years and young adulthood was fraught with great challenges and adversity. I struggled, albeit successfully, as a high functioning alcoholic never giving thought to sport. In 2017, someone suggested I participate in a sprint triathlon. I didn’t enjoy the bike, I hated the run, and the 300 yard open water swim scared me to death. Right before the swim, my friend commented that I had my wetsuit on backwards! Something sparked inside me that day and I fell in love with open water swimming. I met my current swim coach, Bob Fernald, that summer at an open water swim event. The following year in 2018, I swam a 10K at the Kingdom Games and 10K in Barbados. I was part of a relay team at IMMT that August. Towing the start line with 2500 other participants in a mass start was not for me! I completed the 2 1/2 mile swim and swore to myself never again. My interest in open water swimming turned to solo marathon swimming. Since then, in 2019, I completed the 12 mile length of Lake Tahoe and I swam the 10k Around the Sound in Bermuda. In 2020, with all events cancelled due to COVID, my awesome crew and I pivoted to local swims. I completed the first documented 12.28 mile double crossing of Newfound Lake of the first documented 16 mile double crossing of Lake Sunapee, both here in New Hampshire. In marathon swimming, I find peace, serenity, and the calm within the storm. I don’t race against anyone, I don’t swim to beat another person‘s distance or time. I swim in complete gratitude for the confidence I have developed in myself through my marathon swimming accomplishments. We all fight our own demons. Swimming helps me quell the noise of negativity and empowers a positive mindset. I am grateful for the amazing people I have met and the friendships that have evolved in the open water swim community. I swim in gratitude of my sobriety for without it, I would never have set foot in the water. I have an amazing husband who supports me in all things swimming. I have a superb crew who, without them, my marathon swimming would never be possible. I swim alone but it takes a team to help me succeed. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds Support the show

Dec 18, 2020

Send us a text Welcome to Marathon Swim Stories! I'm Shannon Keegan, swim coach at Intrepid Water.com . Are you ready to swim more efficently? Send me footage of you swimming and I'll analyze it for free! shannon@intrepidwater.com After several months of being bed ridden and in a wheelchair, Kelley doesn't take her ability to physically move for granted! Naturally, she returned to her chlorine-y roots for rehabilitation, but it wasn't until a her first glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge from the water that she said goodbye to the black line! In her own words: Kelley Prebil was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. One day she suddenly experienced severe hip pain and lost her ability to lift her right leg from previously undiagnosed dysplasia. She started marathon swimming after having two pelvic reconstructive surgeries to save both of her hip joints. Several months of being bedridden and in a wheelchair made her never want to take her ability to physically move for granted ever again. She believes that anyone can be a marathon swimmer as long as they have the desire to join this wonderful unique community of challenging oneself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Preferring to be outdoors, she also spends a lot of her leisure time road cycling, mountain biking, caving, cross-country & alpine skiing, backpacking, hiking, and trail running. She can usually be found swimming in the waters of San Francisco Bay, Lake Tahoe, Monterey Bay, or Laguna Beach or on her bike climbing a lot of Bay Area hills. That is, of course, when she's not working at her childhood dream employer of the California Academy of Sciences as a Senior Database Administrator. You can find out more information about her from her website http://www.pearlsgirl.com or her blog at https://kelleyprebil.wordpress.com/ Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 16, 2020

Send us a text I've been intending to do this recording since I started Marathon Swim Stories back in April! And here it is, just a few weeks before the new year... I'm about to wrap up Season 1 after nearly 70 stories of marathon swimmers around the globe! What a journey. Thank you for being part of it! In this episode I describe how Marathon Swim Stories started, and why I purposely overlook swimming resumes in my quest to hear a swimmers story. Enjoy. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 15, 2020

Send us a text I'm so excited for you to meet my guest today! I met Alyssa a couple years ago when I sent out a survey searching for swimmers who wanted to push distance in the water, but needed some support and guidance. She jumped at the opportunity to partake in my Quickstart for Marathon Swimming program with a handful of aspirants. It was so fun to hear Alyssa talk about how the course prepared her for marathon swims and how she wants to keep building distance. We talk about so many important topics in this interview: Accepting fear, finding courage, and the need to uncover a comfortable place for your mind to go when you are anything but comfortable during a marathon swim. Be sure to check out Alyssa's beautiful "Memory Maps" on instagram @alyssalanglais! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHHM75EhKqX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link In her own words: Alyssa is a lifelong pool swimmer, who only more recently discovered the joys of open water. Challenged by a friend to take on triathlon in 2013, she soon discovered that swimming was her favorite part. With the support of the local and international swimming community, Alyssa has found the inspiration to take on greater and greater challenges and distances. She sees swimming as self care, setting a good example for her children and a muse for her swimming-inspired artworks Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 8, 2020

Send us a text If you've been listening to Marathon Swim Stories for awhile, you’re familiar with my frequent refrain, "I love that". At times, I wish I had a more interesting response, but it's true! I just love it - all of it! Like my guest today, Amy Gubser, I'm in love with open water and marathon swimming. And I love every marathon swim story. It's the one hour a week that I drop everything and just listen. I'm smitten and I'm recruiting! Trying to cast my net far and wide. If you know someone who's marathon swimming intrigued, send them my way shannon@intrepidwater.com. I want everyone to learn to swim efficiently, experience self discovery, and uncover deep seated determination. I want everyone to effuse joy like Amy. I hope you enjoy this episode! In her own words: I was a swimmer at university of Michigan 1986-1990...after college I hung up the suit and started my career in nursing and my family. I have a husband, Greg, whom I met being an ocean lifeguard. We have been married 28 years. We have 2 adult children. I was busy with life for many years. 6 years ago, my daughter was getting ready to leave home to go to college. I needed to find something for myself! I had a friend who was a Southend rowing club member who challenged me to swim with him, I had every excuse in the book but he saw right through these excuses and still asked me to swim. I reluctantly, agreed to swim with him in February, no wetsuit, 10 degree water Celsius/50F. I put my feet in the water and felt the shock. I had a panic attack, and started to cry. He looked at me and told me to put my face in the water and swim. I did! The shock was almost unbearable, but I kept swimming. Then, I started to feel a warmth come over me! Every cell in my body came alive, it was exhilarating! I was immediately hooked! I found my people and my pod! I just started small swims then progressed to bigger swims! I swim and I love it!!!! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Dec 1, 2020

Send us a text My guest today is fellow Oregonian Sue Phillips. While Sue assured me that her story was not that interesting, she kept coming up with stories… I fondly remember playing leap frog with her in Lake Massawippi last year, but that was just the beginning… she's lost her kayaker around Lido Key, ridden the waves in the Chesapeake, and swam the width in Tahoe during a pandemic. Everyone has a story. I hope you enjoy Sue's! In her own words: Sue is a middle-aged swimmer, camper, scientist-civil servant, mother, trail runner and beginner rower. She has no stand-out achievements in any of these defining activities, although her 17 year-old daughter is pretty dang cool, she's supported some extremely important conservation science, and is purported to be quite a good swim companion. Swimming and supporting other swimmers are where she finds her greatest joy, particularly if she can do these things while camping, She's not swum terribly far or in any extraordinary conditions, although she's found all attempts to date to pile on distance and adversity to be quite fun, and is regularly and incrementally pushing limits in both. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 25, 2020

Send us a text Today I spoke with the first woman to swim around the island of Bermuda, Lori King. Upon rediscovering her love of swimming later is life, Lori tried to politely decline an invitation to swim in the open water, strongly preferring the pool. Needless to say, she eventually found her rhythm and got over her fears. There's quite a bit of mom chat in this episode. About how hard it can be, but also how having kids mentally trains you to get through the tough parts of marathon swimming. Once you get to the start line, all you have to do is swim. I hope you enjoy this episode. In her own words: Lori King grew up in Norristown Pennsylvania and started swimming competitively by age 5. In college, she swam Division I for La Salle University. After college, she temporarily fell away from swimming, moved to New York City, married and had two children. She began a career as a research analyst for the Visiting Nurse Service Research Center, which eventually led her to earn a Masters of Public Health, from Columbia University (2010). As her career progressed, she felt something was missing in her life and returned to swimming in 2004. In 2006, she was introduced to open water swimming and her lifelong passion evolved. In 2010, she competed in her 1st open water event, followed rapidly, by 6 and 12-mile open water swims, in Bermuda and Key West, respectively. While trying to juggle family life and swimming, she has since competed in numerous open water marathon events, such as the Catalina channel swim, the Manhattan Island swim, the 120-mile 8 Bridges Hudson River Staged Swim, Capri-Napoli, Ibiza Marathon swim, & Kalamata Greece swim to name a few. On June 15-16, 2016, Lori became the first woman (second person) to successful swim the 36.5 miles around the island of Bermuda in just over 21 hours. In December of 2016 Lori was awarded the Global Marathon Swimmer Yudovin Award for most adventurous swim by the Marathon Swimmers Federation for her Bermuda swim. Lori has used her swimming to speak to swim teams and organizations aimed at empowering girls and was featured on “heroes on our Island” television news segment. Settled in Long Island, New York, family comes first for Lori but with their support she is able to live her dreams and reach her goals one swim at a time. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 24, 2020

Send us a text My guest today started her competitive swimming career in 1967, and it continues to this day. In 2016, on the 41st anniversary of her first English Channel crossing, she completed an English Channel 2 way. Sal Minty-Gravett's Swimming CV is 5 pages long. We barely scratched the surface today, but be sure to stick around to the end for the eventful bits of a few of her swims! Check out Sal's 2016 two-way English Channel recap: https://youtu.be/YAFUXm9DMhE She is also the an ambassador for Jersey tourism spokesperson: https://www.jersey.com/meet-sally Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 21, 2020

Send us a text Where land meets water, an invitation lingers—not just between elements, but between versions of ourselves. In this trailer episode, we hear from three swimmers who’ve accepted that invitation: Sylvia Lacock, Naji Ali, and Jessi Harewicz. Each enters the water not just to swim, but to ask: Who am I when I let go of the shore? Stories from the Water is a series about transformation, told through the rhythms of stroke and breath. These are stories of resilience, risk, and the quiet revelations that surface when we cross into the unknown. Support the show

Nov 17, 2020

Send us a text In today's episode I spoke with Triple Crown and California Triple Crown swimmer Robin Rose. A mom of three, Robin reminds us how we don't know what we're capable of until we get out there and do it. In her own words: Robin rose is a marathon swimmer . She always been aware of words and the power they carry . The words of a fellow swimmer encouraging Robin to swim a big channel , got her mind racing and that’s how her Quest to swim a big channel began . Like in marathon swimming , you prepare as much as possible . On the day of , it doesn’t always go exactly as planned . ( like this interview where I didn’t stick to my notes ! ) but that ok! We get through it and sometimes it turns out Just fine . Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Nov 10, 2020

Send us a text In this episode I spoke with Diane McManus just before her 70th birthday. While she conquered her fears of deep water and learned to swim as a child, she didn't spend much time in the pool until a running injury forced her to take a break from land sports in her 50's. Then, out of curiosity, she signed up for her first open water mile. Then pushed from 1 to 3… to 5 to 8 miles, eventually pushing to double digits! Diane tells us about the wild woman inside that just wants to see what she can do. Nurture your wild side with this episode of Marathon Swim Stories. Enjoy! In her own words: I learned to swim as a child. Because we vacationed on Fire Island every year, my parents made sure we knew how to swim—it was vital to be able to swim, since we spent so much time near/on water—and since most of my swim lessons were in a bay, when I first did an open water mile, I didn’t have the adjustment that many people do who are used to pools. However, I didn’t swim for teams, not as a kid, not in high school, not in college. I swam for fun and exercise, just swimming laps. Then when I got into running, I swam even less and only when rehabbing from running injuries. During one injury, missing the camaraderie of races, I signed up for a mile open water swim. It made my pool swims more interesting, as I needed to progress from a half-mile with frequent breaststroke breaks to a full mile all freestyle. But I finally was able to do that, went to the swim, made rookie mistakes, but overall loved it. However, soon after that, I was able to run again, so swimming returned to the back burner. A few years later, still more runner than swimmer, I saw a sign in my Y announcing that the kids’ coach was forming a masters swim team. The coach wanted people to participate in an ocean mile. “No way,” I thought. I’d learned to be comfortable in a bay, but had some scary experiences ocean swimming—nope, not doing that! But the coach was persuasive, his enthusiasm infectious—and so I finally agreed to swim. While terrified as I made my way to the first buoy, I settled down once I got past the breakers, and began to enjoy the experience. That year, I heard about a five-mile swim from Fire Island to Long Island, the Maggie Fischer Memorial Great South Bay Swim. No way! Too far! A mile seemed fine. Then two years later, I swam it, surprising myself with a time of 3:25—but I was so seasick I thought that would be it for longer swims. Yet I was swimming more, incorporating swims into competitive events—splash and dash races, then New York’s Stars and Stripes Aquathlon. Although my first masters’ coach had by that time left coaching to get his degree in physical therapy, I was swimming with a succession of masters’ teams, until I hooked up with John’s group. And in 2014, he trained me for the Great South Bay Swim. After a series of “you’re kidding, right?” workouts, I took 40 minutes off my time. I’ve been training with John ever since that year, joining most of his events, and graduating to 8 miles, then 11. Who knows what’s next! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: Support the show

Nov 3, 2020

Send us a text It's "the loneliest place in extreme sport, " says Cliff Golding, that moment when you're standing on the beach with your arm up waiting for the klaxon to go off. You're full of nerves and Everything you've done up to that point as led to that moment." It took 6 of these lonely moments on the beach before Cliff put his demons to bed and finally completed his swim across the English Channel, demonstrating his competence to his naysayers who had told him that he was clearly a runner, not a swimmer. 28 years of marathon swimming later, I'm thrilled to hear that Cliff is committing to improving his technique! Of course this is from a coach who emphasizes proper technique and emotional preparedness over just about anything else. His is a story of dogged persistence with many gems along the way. In his own words: Cliff Golding took seven attempts over a five year period before finally achieving his dream of swimming the English Channel.. Since then he has swum the Channel again. He has also swum Lake Windermere, Lake Zurich and Round Jersey in the Channel Islands three times each and two Jersey to France swims. He is a marathon and ultra runner, has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats (the length of the UK). He juggles, writes and can’t play an instrument (despite or because he was in the school brass band!). Until this year he has always claimed to be a runner masquerading as a swimmer. Now, after nearly thirty years in the sport he is learning how to swim! Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 28, 2020

Send us a text In this episode I talk to Katie Blair shortly after returning home to Indiana from her 29 hour and 10 minutes in the St Lucia channel, swimming from St Lucia, to Martinique, and back… almost! Her longest stint in the water, she faced jellyfish stings and salt tongue, and initially felt okay with her accomplishment, but two weeks later, she's wondering if should could have made it. Adventure addict and author of Lessons from the Wate r, Katie says the book was a pandemic project and only after the press run is she realizing how much she's put herself out there. I felt a little like a kid in a candy store talking to the great Katie Blair whom I first heard of from a Phil White email… the woman who planned to swim across Lake Memphremagog and run back to Newport. THIS was a person I wanted to meet! And today I did. In her own words: I was born and raised in Germany but have lived in the U.S. for about 17 years now. Started swimming in middle school, then fell in love with triathlon but running was a struggle. In 2008, while in grad school at Colorado State, I met some amazing open water swimmers and immediately knew that marathon swimming was right for me. I am a single-mother to my amazing 16 yo son Ashton, currently work in community mental health, and am a doctoral student at Grand Canyon University studying performance psychology. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 27, 2020

Send us a text A fellow marathon swimming mom, Tracy Knight discovered that there might be something to this distance stuff shortly before having kids. Her clue was that she completed more distance in an hour than fellow swimmers who would smoke her in practice! Thank you US Masters ePostals! After completing her first 5K she didn’t hesitate to make the jump to the 17K Portland Bridge swim… and thus a marathon swimmer was born. We talk about whether uniformity of scenery should be a new metric of marathon swims, being, perhaps, a reluctant marathon swimmer, and going swimming to avoid the incessant "mom… where are my socks!". In her own words: I did age group swim team 8-12; swam on a very low-key Division III college team and started masters swimming at 26. About 15 years ago, after reading “Swimming to Antarctica,” I realized I was a distance swimmer. As life intervened, it wasn’t until 2016 that I swam Big Shoulders 5k. I was hooked! In 2017, I did the Great Chesapeake Bay (4.4 miles), the Portland Bridge Swim (17k) and Swim the Suck. I’ve been looking for new open water challenges ever since. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 20, 2020

Send us a text When I ask my Marathon Swim Story guests for a short bio, sometimes people send me a link to their Long Swims database entry. You won't find one for today's guest, but Marlys has an unparalleled drive to find her next big swim, and her rampant swim adventuring is something that I aspire to. Marlys and I share a passion for inspiring swimmers to do just a little bit more. This is a tried and true marathon swimming technique. Sure, you don't think you can make it? Just start? Don't think you can go any further? Just swim to the next feed. I love giving people the gift of surprising themselves, and Marlys is like Santa Claus. A guide for Swim Trek, you're sure to want to book a trip after listening to Marlys. But the part of her story that caught my attention is her wish that a swim would never end. "I can't stop," she says. Every time I swim, "I'm better." In her own words: Marlys grew up in Michigan with a water-crazed mother who would resort to a bathtub if she couldn’t find a lake. She is forever an adventure swimmer who will attempt to swim across nearly anything. Marlys loves enabling others to swim ‘almost’ as much as she likes swimming herself. After careers in research plant pathology, software development, and middle management, Marlys decided SwimTrek guiding was the best. Her COVID-19 winter project is building a boat. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Oct 13, 2020

Send us a text John Kenny says, "I started doing all of this stuff when I was a kid". Rather than getting over fears of open water and finding out that he can swim further, I love how he describes his parents having to get over the fact that he was going to swim no matter what. Growing up near Atlantic City, John shares his intimate knowledge of the World Cup Around the Island Swim, which has a little bit of everything. He describes the course in detail, as well as the ability to draft off your support boat, what it's like to pick your crew out of a hat, and competing against the likes of Peter Stoychev. As a coach, I can empathize with the struggles of owning a business and trying to squeeze in my own training. Personally, I find that coaching others inspires me to keep getting out there and doing more. I think the difference is that John describes himself as a competitive kid and self motivated to the point of having to get out of his own way. Whereas I've become very comfortable in just finishing, and love fostering that spark in anyone who is similarly motivated. In his own words: John came from a competitive swimming and running background. He was a Pennsylvania state champion in high school swimming and all-district in cross country. John went on to run for one year in college, but continued to swim for all 4 years at Cornell University. At Cornell, John was a 4-time hardest worker and a 1-time MVP of the swim team. During his college days and beyond, John found his niche in the sport of open water swimming. Aside from working for 10 years on the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, making numerous rescues, and winning numerous lifeguard races, he also had amazing success at the National and International levels. John was a 5-time US National champion in distances ranging from 10K up to 25K. He was a 7-time National team member and has competed at a wide variety of races including Nationals, Olympic trials, Pan Ams, Pan Pacs, World Cups, and World Championships. He has been competing at local open water races since 1990, attended his first Open Water Nationals in 1997, and most recently represented the USA in the 25K at World Championships in 2008. There were many swimmers out there with more raw speed in the pool, but very few could match his experience, endurance, tactics, and innate sense of finding the fastest, most efficient way to finish an open water race. From short races to marathons, flat lake swims to rough ocean or turbulent river swims, John Kenny is the most experienced open water swimmer in the United States, if not the world. Other coaches in the triathlon realm claiming to be “open water experts” do not come close. Beginning in 2005, John began to race professionally as a triathlete. Although it took him a while to develop his cycling skills, he has recently begun to experience more success in multisport. Aside from winning many swim primes at major races such as 70.3 races and Lifetime Fitness races, John is almost always the first out of the water, even at the highest level of the sport. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: Support the show

Oct 6, 2020

Send us a text When I moved to the idyllic hamlet of Talent about 8 years ago, I was quickly adopted by my new swim family and have been lovingly supported and encouraged as I pursue marathon swims… but no one wants to swim as far as I do. That changed about a year ago when I was excitedly greeted at swim practice, "good morning Shannon! Hey, have you met Sarah? She's a marathon swimmer too!" Our schedules hardly jive, but we've connected here and there since then. It's wonderful to share the local water with a fellow limit pusher. In her own words: Hi, I’m Sarah :) Water and swimming have always been a very big part of my life. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t swim. My parents claim I swam before I walked. But I have always felt more comfortable in the water then on land; more graceful, more in tune. I swam competitively until I was 18. Competition, racing, and especially sprints never sat well with me though. I started doing triathlons in 2014…but I was deathly afraid of open water. My first open water (ocean) swim EVER was one month before my first triathlon. I almost fainted my heart was pounding so hard in my chest. Then I finished my first tri and was totally addicted to endurance sports. That’s when I “discovered” long distance open water swimming. And my life changed forever. Every big life lesson that I have learned in the last three years came from hours in the water, being tossed in huge swells, following my escort boat, finding swim community, fighting pain and panic, losing myself in the dark, or just listening to my breathing. In 2017 the Viking Width of Lake Tahoe was my first ever marathon swim, and less than a year later (on my 40th birthday) I became the second woman to circumnavigate Bermuda. I’m still utterly petrified of open water where I can’t see the bottom, but I’ll take that win. I swim because it gives me a sense of well being and a feeling accomplishment. I am completely enamored of all the sensations of being in the water, floating, feeling weightless, the feel of the water on my skin, feeling completely ensconced, the silence under the water, the noise of it rushing past my ears, the movement of gliding through perfectly still water, the power of each stroke, the blue of sky as seen from under the water, the world that exists in clear oceans, the rhythm of the waves, the undulation of swells, the perfectness of it all. I also swim to take myself out of all that and out of my comfort zone and to push myself beyond my limits both physically and mentally. The water can be a cruel mistress. She can toss you, fight you, throw you, make you cry, make you scream…and she is always right. She is always the most powerful. To learn how to be taken on that ride, to be respectful of everything she can do, to understand you are nothing, have no power, are less significant than a single drop in that vast body of water, and come out the other side humbled, safe, and more wise than when you started…that’s the goal. If you can do that, the rest of life is a piece of pie. Life on land holds no fear, no limits, no obstacles that can’t be overcome. Just be patient with the current. If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: Support the show

Sep 29, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 22, 2020

Send us a text I loved hearing Craig Lewin's Marathon Swim Story. Now a triple crown finisher, Craig was one of the first Americans to travel to England earlier this year, despite the pandemic and the 14 day quarantine period, in order to successfully swim across the English Channel. As Craig attests, it's valuable to have a coach keep you accountable as you pursue your swimming goals. I once heard it said, as children we have role models, tutors, and coaches whether in sport or education, but somehow after we get out of school, we think we have everything figured out and rarely do people pursue coaches. If you're striving to be more, I highly recommend connecting with someone who clicks with you. If you want to see if we click, book a conversation with me at http://intrepidwater.com . In his own words: Craig Lewin is a USA Swimming Coach, ASCA Level 2 Coach and a US Masters Swimming Level 1 & 2 coach with over 10 years of swim coaching experience. He is a graduate of Boston College with degrees in Economics and Sociology, a graduate of Salem State College with a BS in Sport Movement Science and a graduate of Northeastern University with an MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Craig swam collegiately for the Division 1 Men's Swimming & Diving team at Boston College. He recently completed his Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming in July of this year with his English Channel Swim. Craig has done several marathon swims, including the Boston Light Swim, Swim Across the Sound 25km and the 25km swim at the USA Swimming Open Water National Championships in 2005 & 2006. He was a support swimmer for two separate English Channel swim attempts and recently completed his own solo swim across the English Channel in 2020. Along with marathon swimming, Craig has competed in triathlon at a high level and qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in 2008. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 15, 2020

Send us a text In this exemplary episode of Marathon Swim Stories I chatted with Lyn Goldsmith - at 50 she decided to start kayaking. She loved supporting marathon swimmers as the trekked around Manhattan. While a lifelong water lover, she never considered swimming herself until a transformative experience swimming in a lake in Maine in her 60's. She tells us about her journey over the last 5 years, from her first open water swim against a stiff current where after swimming alone for some time a support boat notified her that she hadn't quite made it to the start buoy yet, to cold hamburgers after her finishing her first 10K in Bermuda, and reliving parts of her life as she swam down the East River around Manhattan. I call it an exemplary episode because I love Lyn's Marathon Swim Story. Sure, I love hearing from world record holders, swimming pioneers, and record setting swimmers, but there is something magic about hearing from the people who find joy purely in swimming and being grateful to finish a marathon. In her own words: Though I kayaked for swimmers going around Manhattan for about a decade, and always knew how to swim, I didn’t start swimming for love, or thinking about my stroke, until I was 62. I’ve been slowly increasing my distance and time in the open water because it’s my happy place. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me: mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 8, 2020

Send us a text Bridget Simpson thought the ocean was for playing in and didn't get into open water swimming until later in life, as a mom. She set her sights on a charity swim across the width of Lake Champlain, strategically increasing her distance from 2, 4, and then completed the 8 mile Shore to Shore Lake Champlain swim. She quickly realized that even though she wasn't fast, she could swim forever. Commonly distracted by the beauty of being out in the middle of a gorgeous lake, Bridget loves swimming at all times of the day night and commonly swims solo. Shortly after getting disqualified for missing the time cut off in the Lake George Open Water swim 10K at Hague, she set her sights on competing the 36 mile length of the lake. I'll let Bridget tell the story. In her own words: I do not come from a swim team background, other than one semester in high school. I’ve taught and guarded for years, but only in recent years has pool swimming become a part of my training, and largely for off season prep for meets, which I was finally brave enough to try in 2016. Even so, I enjoy the company of swimmers, enjoy events, and like locker room chat about goals and such, but am not drawn to the daily workout with a team more typical of Masters swimmers. I swim with a group for a mile weekly or a few times a week in the summer, and can share a lane with anyone, but most of my swimming is solo. I decide as I go what I will do and how far. 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Sep 1, 2020

Send us a text Today's guest is an Olympic Trials qualifier and Pan American gold medalist. Catherine Breed has always loved the water. She wasn't sure what to do after her college career swimming ended, but fortuitously, a friend introduced her to the Dolphin club, based at San Francisco's Aquatic Park. At her first open water swimming event hosted by the Dolphin Club event she was a complete unknown. She was immediately hooked. Her first marathon swim was completing the length of Lake Tahoe, in record setting time. I love how Catherine describes marathon swimmers as having to scratch an itch. This is exactly how it transpired for me! After completing my first 10 mile open water swim, I immediately jumped on the internet trying to find out what else was out there. Fresh on the scene, and incredibly driven, I suspect we'll be seeing a lot more of Catherine Breed in the marathon swimming world! In her own words: Former pool swimmer for Cal, 2x Pan American Gold Medalist, and 3x Olympic trials qualifier found love of open water in 2017. Since then had completed 2/ oceans 7 and broken 3 records along the way, currently holding fastest time for Lake Tahoe. Uses her platform to bring awareness to mental health and making the sport more inclusive and accessible. 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 25, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 21, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 18, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 11, 2020

Send us a text Jennifer Dutton started marathon swimming across Candlewood lake in Connecticut as a teenager in the 80's. 10 miles as part of a fundraiser swim - "Everyone did it. It wasn't a big deal. We didn't even train." she says. Now a mother to two college aged kids, Jennifer recently brought marathon swimming full circle by completing 27 miles in Lake Cochituate at her parents house. It wasn't the swim she wanted to do this year, but with her parents, who were her first supporters, cheering her on, and her son, who she was pregnant with during one of her many Boston Light swims, kayaking for her, you can hear in her voice how special it was. In her own words: Jennifer Dutton (nee Spencer) had a most ordinary high school swim career in Connecticut, then attempted college swimming at Bates College (ME) after a severe brain injury during freshman orientation. That season did not go very well, but she had completed a local 10-mile swim just prior to her injury and she soon found that the open water welcomed her back unconditionally. Since then, she has gone on to complete a wide variety of challenging open water marathon swims, including three firsts in Torch Lake in Michigan, and Keuka Lake and Great Sacandaga Lake in New York. Jen has been a high school coach in MetroWest (mostly at Wellesley High School) for nearly 20 years, and has completed two, two-year stints as an assistant coach at Wellesley College. She has been a local Masters coach for two decades and is a USMS Certified Level 3 Coach. She has two college-aged kids who swim and play water polo and a husband who is her tireless support crew. 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Aug 4, 2020

Send us a text Lately I've spent some time with my kids looking at a globe, "if you fly over it, can you see the border?" they ask. No. These are lines drawn by man. Man argues, wars, and discriminates over lines, I tell them. As today's guest, Melinda Menzer says, "you can't fence in the water", and she loves swimming across those silly lines that are drawn on maps. To demonstrate the fluidity of borders, Melinda swam from the US to Mexico and back last year, in the process raising over $10,000 for HIAS, the world's oldest refugee agency. I loved hearing Melinda's story for so many reasons, I hope you do to - please enjoy this episode! In her own words: Melinda Menzer is a long-distance open water swimmer and the swimmer behind Swim for HIAS, a project to raise money and awareness for HIAS, the world's oldest refugee agency. Melinda began swimming as a child but picked up open water swimming as an adult in 2011. She has swum some of the major American events, including Swim the Suck and SCAR. A few years ago, she decided to put her love for swimming to work for her commitment to the United States' historic role as a sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers. In November 2019, she swam 10.2 miles across Amistad Reservoir on the Texas/Mexico border, crossing from the U.S. to Mexico and back; she raised over $10,000 for HIAS while making real the idea that borders are fluid. She is inspired by other great swimmers such as Lynne Cox and Yusra Mardini, who have swum across borders to bring people together in freedom. 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 30, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer T Support the show

Jul 28, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 24, 2020

Send us a text I could barely contain my excitement when talking to today's guest, a professional marathon swimmer, Sandra Frimerman-Bergquist. As we discuss in the episode, Sandra has been knocking her swimming dreams out of the park the last few years, participating in the FINA Marathon and Ultramarathon Swim Series, setting the record for the St Lucia channel, swimming the Traversee du Lac St Jean, and so much more! In her own words: I was born in Walnut Creek, CA. I grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. I started swimming after Janet Evans Olympic performance in Seoul against the East Germans. After trying a local 5 mile lake swim I knew that I was much better suited for open water rather than the constraints of the pool. I went to and swam at Eden prairie high school. I attended the University of Northern Iowa and St. Cloud State University. Studying environmental studies and water treatment. I decided to make it my goal to become a professional athlete after attending an open water safety conference in 2011 and learning about the FINA world marathon and ultramarathon series. Specifically the famed Traversee Internationale du Lac St. Jean 32KM Crossing. Along the way, I have completed over 35 swims of 10km or longer since 2012. My first swim of 10km or more came at the 27mile edition of END-WET in 2012, To completing the 36mile version of END-WET 4 consecutive times. I accomplished my dream of becoming a “professional” Swimmer in 2018 with 2 FINA Marathon Series 10km races in Canada. I reached my other goal of the completing the Traversee du lac St. Jean swim in 2019, along with another famed Ultramarathon, the 54th edition of The Maratono Del Golfo Capri Napoli, a 36KM swim from the Island of Capri to Naples, Italy. Watch Sandra swim the St Lucia channel: https://vimeo.com/422889422 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 23, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 21, 2020

Send us a text Marathon Swim Stories has been a gift to me in so many ways, and how about this one, meeting a kindred spirit halfway around the world in Northern Ireland! Michelle Macy recommended that I find out Maureen McCoy's story, and I'm so glad that we connected. Maureen literally wrote the book on wild swimming in Ireland - https://wildswim.wordpress.com/ ! And her love of swimming shines through in our conversation. She even recommends a few of her favorite swim spots in case you're planning a post pandemic trip to Ireland! Enjoy! In her own words: Author, Wild Swimmer, Marathon Swimmer, Swim Tutor Having swum in the sea, loughs and rock pools with her family since she was a small child, in 2009, just after her fortieth birthday, she fulfilled her childhood ambition to swim the English Channel. Maureen, amongst other swims, was Irish Ladies 17km Champion in 2006, she was in the first relay team to complete the full length of the two lough Ernes, Co Fermanagh, completed her English Channel solo in 2009 and the Pennock Island Challenge swim in Alaska in 2013. She also completed the Ice mile in 2015 and has since been exploring Ireland for hidden swim spots and writing. Maureen trained as a lifeguard and swimming teacher and has been teaching and coaching swimming for 30+ years, including developing the Couch to 5km Swim Program with Waterways Ireland and FLOW Swimming Northern Ireland Open Water Coaching. Maureen joined a local writing group in 2010 and began to write poetry and articles on swims, several of which were published in The Swimming Times, local and national papers. She published her first book, Wild Swimming in Ireland 2016 (Collins Press ISBN 978-1-84889-280-4) with photographer Paul McCambridge In her role as a Swim Ireland Tutor she now helps to train the next generation of swim teachers. Maureen enjoys outdoor swimming throughout the year and she always keeps a swimsuit in her car – just in case. Website: https://wildswim.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flowswimming.ni/ https://www.facebook.com/maureen.mccoy.568 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 17, 2020

Send us a text An amazing story teller with many a story to tell, I could talk to Naji all day! But we finally cut ourselves off after just under an hour. A late onset swimmer, Naji was 43 when he learned to swim and wants nothing to do with pool swimming. "Out there" he says, referring to the Pacific ocean as the place that he wants to practice what he preaches as a Total Immersion Swim Coach. Naji strives to raise awareness of the rich history of black swimmers and while he would prefer to be just another number when swimming around islands and across channels, he'll settle for blazing the path for future African American Marathon Swimmers, being the first in most of his pursuits, along with Charles Chapman, Mina Rhoden, and Alice Dearing, to name a few. Naji refers to his interview with Charles Chapman, the first African American to cross the English Channel, it's a great listen, here are links to each episode: Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 In his own words: Naji Ali is a Total Immersion swim coach and marathon swimmer. he began his long distance open water swim obsession back in 2008, and has never looked back. He lives in San Francisco, CA, where he works full time at a soup kitchen, he lives with his wife, Chrissy, and their mischievous cat named, Mrs. Chippy. 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 16, 2020

Send us a text I can almost remember the first time that Jia joined us at Marathon Swim Stories way back in the early days of the pandemic. She's been a constant on our calls, and today I finally got to hear her story! Jia is a an award winner and product of the New York City Parks and Recreation Adult Lap Swim Program and somehow feels hard pressed to call herself an athlete? Labels aside, I spot a fellow limit pusher, and I love how Jia talks about opening her mind to the possibilities as you hear her tales of swims in Boston, New York, New Jersey, Key West, Lido Key, Charleston, and Busting the Canadian Border in Vermont. A hard core marathon swimmer, among other things, she describes spontaneously adapting and out of body experiences. In her own words: Jia H. Jung is still hard pressed to call herself an athlete since this all started as good fun. Apparently magnetized by water from birth, she participated in a mother-baby swim class before she can remember. As a result, the rest of her childhood ripples with magical memories of water off New England's shores, lakes at summer camp, the Y, and other people's pools. In college at the University of California, Berkeley, her NCAA rower roommate dragged her to the gym to acquaint her with the concept of voluntary exercise. In retaliation, Jia dragged her pal to the Hearst rooftop pool to suntan at the bleachers beside the 33 1/3-yard pure marble tank. She jumped in to cool down by drifting to the other side and back, only she didn't stop until some 25 laps later, by which time the notion of swimming continuously and at length had firmly taken root. Her first open water swim was the highly experimental, inaugural 1-mile Charles River swim in 2007 in her home city of Boston. Her longest swim in distance since then has been the 15-mile Stage 4 of the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim in 2014, which she chose in blissful ignorance at the time solely for its scenery. Her longest swim so far in terms of time was the 10.5 hours before a DNF in Lake Memphremagog in 2019, after busting the US-Canada border. And there have been plenty of other swims in between these, each with a tale of its own. Having "done time" in New York City for the past decade, she gives special thanks to the Adult Lap Swim program of the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation for providing her with an outlet to train and stay sane before and after work every summer (except this summer) in the behemoth, historically significant pools around the city. She has swum hundreds of miles in those pools, and won a trophy, or even two, for most years of her participation in the program. When not swimming, Jia performs Polynesian dance with Lei Pasifika, podcasts sporadically, and organizes a charity Jeff Buckley tribute concert every November. She is working on her late father's biography, among a bunch of other writing projects, and looks forward to embarking on a part-time Master of Science program at Columbia Journalism School this fall while holding down the full-time job she is extremely grateful to have as a regulator of surgical trials supporting the heroic Department of Surgery at the Columbia University Medical Center. 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiratio Support the show

Jul 14, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 9, 2020

Send us a text We had a wonderful opportunity to chat with 16 year old phenom Vera Rivard, just days after her successful circumnavigation of Manhattan. Vera has already completed the 25 mile In Search of Memphre in 2018 and is crossing her fingers that she can make good on her English Channel window in August despite the pandemic of 2020. Vera describes a very similar experience to my own, as to how she found out about marathon swimming, just a few years ago and has been building distance ever since. In her own words: Vera Rivard is 16 years old. Swims include: All Kingdom Swim distances, 25 mile In Search of Memphre, Cork Distance Week 2019 swimmer, 3 time Winter Swim participant (all events) on Lake Memphremagog, a double Lake Willoughby crossing, a double Lac Massawippi crossing and new this week she completed 20 Bridges NYOW. 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 7, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 3, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, Elaine Howley interviewed me! It's easy to see why I prefer to be the interviewer as listen to myself struggle to find words and endure the play by play of my swimming history, and while the fear of messing up my kids is real, it isn't as paralyzing as it sounds when you listen to this! My bio: I grew up frequenting neighborhood pools and found my way to year around swimming before I was 10, but it took another 25 years for me to discover the bliss of swimming in the great outdoors. I quickly caught the marathon swim bug and long to swim further. In the last decade I've moved across the country and back again, married, brought two energetic boys into the world and taught them to swim. I can't wait to see if they are limit pushers like myself, and hope that they'll support me in my swims around the world as I encourage them to be kind, loving, curious, and empathetic in everything they endeavor. When I'm not seeking the perfect organization method for LEGOs, drawing, coloring, or exploring with my boys, I love to empower others to swim efficiently and push their limits in the water @intrepidwater. http://intrepidwater.com 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 3, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jul 2, 2020

Send us a text On Canada Day Jessi Harewicz joined us from her home beach and talked to us about thinking marathon swimmers are crazy, shedding the wetsuit, allowing yourself to fall in love with the water again and the freedom of swimming from home your home beach. In her own words: Born and raised in Vancouver British Columbia I got into marathon swimming after many years of travelling. In 2015 I came home, where I was diagnosed with a hip impingement. As a kid synchronized swimming was my aquatic choice . As I didn’t see the point in swimming back & forth in a pool ! I became the third Canadian to achieve the Triple Crown in 2019, with my dad navigating me around Manhattan by kayak. Locally in the Salish Sea, I swim all around Vancouver. My toughest longest challenges at home. Last August I swam my first pioneering route from Nanaimo harbour to kitsilano beach, my home beach. This took 30 hours and 13 minutes. I was the 11th Canadian on record to go over a 24 hour period of continuous swimming. I swim with my dad (support kayaking) in local Vancouver and Suburbs. 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 Join a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming Collective Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 30, 2020

Send us a text This stormy Knoxville morning, we chatted with the founder of Bridges to Bluffs, Knoxville Open Water Swimmers, and marathon swimmer himself, Blaik Ogle. Quick to dismiss his accomplishments, Blaik focused the conversation on building community in Knoxville, but I got him to tell us a little bit about tackling the cold, not taking no for an answer, and getting stuck in a tree on a birthday swim. In his own words: I am 40 years old and I live in Knoxville, Tennessee. I'm the co-founder of the Knoxville Open Water Swimmers and Co-founder/Director Bridges to Bluffs Open Water Swim. Prior to the pandemic I was training for SCAR and Catalina. Now I spend my time cross training with heavy weights - both to be faster in the water and survive the “Real Life Hunger Games .... Southern States Coronavirus, Global Warming, and Systemic Racism Edition.” I enjoy cold water swims, introducing new open water swimmers to year round/ distance/ night swimming, beagles, breakfast burritos, and dismantling the patriarchy of systemic racism with my white privilege and hillbilly accent. Goals: Keeping “Bridges to Bluffs” on track to become the “Boston Marathon of Marathon Swimming” as well as creating new and “affordable” opportunities for the marathon swim community. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 26, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 25, 2020

Send us a text In this episode we were inspired by a remarkable woman who has attempted a double of the North Channel, not once, but twice! Caroline Block, started marathon swimming just five years ago and has honed an impressive resume, including 4 successful crossings of the North Channel. We talk about equal access, being a conservative swimmer, having a super human ability to sustain lions mane jelly fish stings, checking your assumptions, and so much more. In her own words: I'm a Channel swimmer from New York. I started open water swimming a few years ago and I'm loving where the sport has taken me and the friendships I've made with swimmers around the globe. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 23, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: Support the show

Jun 19, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I chat with the cofounder of the Marathon Swimmers Federation and creator of LongSwims Database and track.rs , Evan Morrison. In February 2020, Evan became the first person to swim San Francisco's Round Trip Angle Island swim in winter, with temp in the low 50's, for nearly 9 hours. We talk about putting everything out of your mind, finding ways to give back to the sport, how you always remember the feeling of completing a marathon swim and so much more. In his own words: I grew up swimming in Santa Barbara, California, and am currently based in San Francisco. I’ve done marathon swims around Manhattan, up the length of Tampa Bay, across the Catalina and Santa Barbara Channels, and was the first person to swim San Francisco’s Round-Trip Angel Island in the winter. My Santa Barbara Channel swim was featured in the documentary film DRIVEN ( driven.vhx.tv ). I co-founded the Marathon Swimmers Federation ( marathonswimmers.org ) and currently serve as president of the Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association ( santabarbarachannelswim.org ). My focus in recent years has been on developing the LongSwims Database ( longswims.com ), the track.rs GPS tracking service, and standards for documenting independent marathon swims. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 18, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of marathon swim stories we had a delightful conversation with an ice and marathon swimmer from the West Highlands of Scotland. Morag Hughes schools us in how to say loch correctly and shares tales of spending the last two decades swimming the tarns and loches of Scotland. In 2010 she became the oldest female to swim across the English Channel, a record that she held for 8 years. We chat about an intense love of water, the Ye Amphibious Bathing Association, being stubborn, recovering from a broken arm to swim the English Channel, ghostly encounters, and so much more! In her own words: I have been enjoying open water swimming for 42 years. Initially swimming breaststroke as I couldn’t swim front crawl for any distance. Worked on this and began entering BLDSA, YAABA and SASA events increasing my distance. I am a slow steady swimmer who gets there in the end. I seem to have the ability to make Lochs boil when I go into them for long swims. Swims I have done are English Channel solo and relay Loch Lomond 21 miles overnight solo Loch Lomond relay Loch Shiel 18 miles Loch Maree 13 miles Loch Morar 11 Loch Rannoch 10 Two way St Mary’s Loch 6 miles Loch Oich Half Loch Lochy Loch Lubnaig Loch Ore Lough Erne Windermere Conniston Champion of Champions Sea swims Rhu point to the Island of Eigg Mallaig to Inverie (which has the remotest pub on the British Mainland) Loch Eil, 3k in Holland. Canal swim at Sluis in Holland where you swam into Belgium and back. II also swim throughout the Winter and have completed the Polar Bear Challenges the last two years. Gold Challenge 2018/2019 swimming 250m twice per month from November to March and a total minimum distance of 5000m Jedi Challenge 2019/2020 swimming 250 twice per month November to March and a total of 3000m each month plus 2000m and 1500m at 9 degrees or under 1750m and 1250m at 8 degrees or under 1500m and 1000m at 7 degrees or under 1250m and 7t50 at 6 degrees and under 1000m and 450m at 5 degrees and under The above swims could be included in the 3000m per month. I completed just over 65,000m during the Jedi Challenge. I am the first person to swim the lengths of Loch Shiel, Loch Maree, and Loch Morar. When I swam the channel in 2010 I became the oldest female to complete it with the Channel Swim Association a record I held for 8 years. I have also used my swims to raise money for Local and National charities, a local Community Council and a restoration project. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 16, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we chat with an adventure addicted cyclist and Ironman triathlete who taught herself how to swim. Kristin Valentine completed her first marathon swim event in 2019 when she swam 9 miles across Lake Massawippi as part of the Northeast Kingdom Swim Week in far northern Vermont. We laugh about not being attached to the outcome, resetting expectations, enjoying the adventure, the community, and so much more! In her own words: I grew up swimming in cold lakes and rivers in the Pacific Northwest, although I didn’t actually learn any actual swim strokes until I decided to do a triathlon in 2007. I got a book out from the library, watched a few videos online, and figured it out. After a few triathlons, I focused on cycling for the next decade and didn’t get back into the water until 2017 when I got talked into doing an Ironman. I met open water swimmers through triathlon and it wasn’t long until I found myself swimming 5 miles down the Columbia river, swimming in freezing water in January, and staying up all night to swim in the Bay in February. My first marathon event was swimming across Lake Massawippi (9 miles) as part of the Northeast Kingdom Swim Week last summer. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 12, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories with Charlotte Brynn, her love of adventure and swimming exudes as we discuss growing up in New Zealand, ending up in the ICU, losing your kayaker, how to choose a crew, "giving it a crack" and so much more! In her own words: A native of New Zealand, I was born for adventure, growing up, New Zealand’s scenic lakes, rugged mountains and ocean waters were my playground. I now in live in the state of Vermont in the United States, with my family. I am wired for adventure and am passionate about helping others realize their goals and dreams while stretching my own physical and mental limits. Professional Career: Executive Director of the Swimming Hole, Nonprofit Community Pool and Fitness Center, Stowe, Vermont, USA, 2001 to present. Bachelor’s Degree of Physical Education, Otago University, New Zealand AFFA Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, ASCA Certified Swim Coach & Swim Instructor, Certified Adult Learn to Swim Instructor USA Nationally Certified Pool Operator Creds: Charlotte Brynn: Marathon Swimmer, Channel Swimmer, Ice Swimmer, Exercise Specialist 55 Marathon Swims 2 x International Ice Swimming Association Mile ( 1st New Zealander) World Open Water Swimming Association’s ( WOWSA) 50 Most Adventurous Open Water Women list 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019 World Open Water Swimming Association’s ( WOWSA) list of top women open water coaches and mentors in the world 2018 Epic Swims Include: Catalina Channel, Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, Atlantic City Around The Island Marathon Swim, In Search of Memphre Marathon Swim 2nd non wetsuit female Finisher overall in the 2019-2020 Global Swim Series: https://openwaterswimming.com/2020/04/2019-2020-global-swim-series-champions/ www.brynnswim.com YouTube @CharlotteBrynn 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 11, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I chat with Michelle Macy about being your authentic self, not finishing what you set out to do, losing the joy, granny swimming, and so much more! From macyswim.com: My parents have always told me that I could swim long before I could walk. I would terrify the lifeguards by launching myself from the diving board at the age of 2 and swimming underwater to the wall. It wasn’t too long after this that my parents enrolled me into USA Swimming. From there the rest you can say is history. I spent much of my childhood chasing the black line on the bottom of the pool. This drive and competition lasted through college. After college, I thought it was necessary to find out what life had to offer away from the 8 pool lanes and the chlorinated water. I explored the world and moved to many new places. Upon my move to Oregon, I needed a way to meet new people. I again returned to the pool and met fellow water enthusiasts. It was like coming back home. Not long after returning to the pool, I was in a training class and the question was posed to me. “If you had all the time in the world, what would you do?” My post-it note quickly was filled with “I’d swim the English Channel”. Now I thought this was some joke. It was as if my subconscious had taken over and written this goal down before I had a chance to argue. Well, there it was and thus my marathon swimming career began. From my first tentative strokes in cold open water, I knew I was hooked. I had found my passion. I did successfully complete the English Channel for the first time in September 2007 and was the fastest American for the Channel Swimming Association in a time of 10 hours and 2 minutes. I also began to learn that through my swimming I could help the lives of others. I set a goal to raise $50,000 for Breast Cancer Research through my swimming. (Donations are always welcomed.) Three years later and I’ve reached the halfway point and just like in my swimming I intend to put one arm in front of the other until my swimming dreams and fundraising goals are fulfilled. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 9, 2020

Send us a text 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 5, 2020

Send us a text 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 swim Click 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- 2016 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Jun 4, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we chat with renowned open water, marathon, and ice swimmer Lynne Cox. Lynne holds over 50 firsts and world-records and is a New York Times best-selling author and motivational speaker. We attempted to cover all of the bases in our conversation. From lynnecox.com: Lynne Cox is an American long-distance open-water swimmer, motivational speaker, and author. Over the course of more than 35 years, spanning a period equal to 8 Olympic Games, Lynne accomplished swims setting world records and opening borders, contributed to medical research, supported environmental causes, and inspired people to overcome great obstacles. Cox is best known for her swim across the Bering Strait on 7 August 1987. The swim opened the border between the US and Soviet Union. Her accomplishment was hailed by both US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev at the signing of the INF Missile Treaty at the White House. She twice held the overall record for the fastest crossing of the English Channel – achieving her first record as the youngest and fastest in 1972. She was the first to swim across the Strait of Magellan, around the Cape of Good Hope, across the Strait of Gibraltar, across Lake Baikal, Lake Titicaca and the Beagle Channel. Her 2002 1.2 mile swim in Antarctica broke boundaries and contributed to medical science. Lynne has completed over 60 challenging swims around the world. As a world-class athlete, Lynne has championed the sport of open-water swimming, advocated for Title IX, managed the US women’s water polo team, and led efforts to establish women’s water polo as an Olympic sport. If you'd like to be a future 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 29, 2020

Send us a text In my conversation with Graeme Schlachter, we talk about swimming the English Channel to sort out back issues, working out when and how you want, being outcome driven and so much more! In his own words: 12 years ago was the start of my incredible journey that was to change my life and me as a person. It all started with, at the time, I thought was a very silly idea to help sort out a back issue. Swim the English Channel. 11 hrs 45 minutes Organiser and participant in Extreme 5 challenge involving Cycle Lands End to John O’Groats (length of Britain) Run a marathon Kayak Across Scotland 5 rounds of Golf in a day Raise £100 000 for charity For Some reason, Swimming eventually found me again and since then the following have been done Lake Zurich 26.4km Lago d’Orta, 28km SCAR – 41 miles over 4 days Jubilee River 3 times solo and 1 time as a relay Champion of Champions in Dover Thames marathon 14km 2 time solo swim Long reach Swim 8.6 km Swim the island in Italy. 6 km, 3km, 1,5km Multiple 3 and 5km swims 10km charity event for the last four years 2Swim4Life as a team (24Miles in 24 hours) Guildford 12 (12 Miles in 12 hours – 1 mile per her every hour on the hour) Humdinger 6 hour swim Loch Lomond 21 mile Overnight swim. Loch Lomond 24 mile Relay swim As you can probably tell from the above, Ultra distance is something I tend to gravitate towards but never stop challenging myself with shorter swims in Pools and galas and colder swims during the winter. I just love the idea of swimming without wetsuits and tend to try and do it all year round. My 12 year journey has been amazing but my passion lies in helping others realise their dreams and goals no matter how big or small they are. Not only has sport changed my life but it has taken me to some wonderful places around the globe and brought me into contact with some amazing people So why not start your journey. In 2019 I released my book (Let’s do Something different – An open water swim journey). Available on Amazon. Public speaker on Mind matters for endurance events. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 28, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we chat with marathon, ice swimmer, and world record holder Jaimie Monahan. We talk about swimming all over the world, yoga for mental flexibility, trusting the process, and so much more! In her own words: Jaimie Monahan is a Guinness World Record holding ultramarathon and ice swimmer from New York City who has enjoyed open water swimming on all seven continents. Jaimie is a 2018 Inductee of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame and was voted the World Open Water Swimming Association's Woman of the Year for two consecutive years. She has completed non-stop, unassisted swims up to 57 miles (92 km) in distance and more than 32 hours in duration, pioneering new swim routes and setting course records in some of the world’s most beautiful and iconic locations. Jaimie is also a prolific cold-water swimmer, representing the United States in over 30 countries as a seven-time US national champion in winter swimming and the inaugural winner of the International Winter Swimming Association’s World Cup. She is a 2019 Inductee of the International Ice Swimming Hall of Fame, a two-time age group world champion in Ice Swimming and the world's first female “Ice Zero” swimmer under the IISA. She is the first person in history to complete an ice mile on all Seven Continents and well as the “Ice Sevens Challenge” under the auspices of the International Ice Swimming Association. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support the show

May 26, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories with Martha Wood we talk about reacquainting yourself with the water after 15 years, life preparing you for marathons, training your kayaker, and so much more! This is how Martha described herself on her 20 bridges application: Martha Wood grew up in New Hampshire immersed in a life as a competitive swimmer. She swam on the swim team and played water polo in college, and swam on masters teams on and off for 15 years before taking a 15 year break from swimming. After returning to the water 6 years ago, Martha started swimming in open water by her home in Manchester, Massachusetts. After a health crisis in 2014, she undertook marathon and ice swimming as a way to return to health. Over the years she has come to recognize marathon swimming as a means of finding inner strength and joy, and comraderie with other swimmers. In the summer of 2019 she was the first place female at the 15.5 mile St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Long Island Sound. 2018 she placed second in the 25km Border Buster at the Kingdom Swim. She also competed at the 2018 World Winter Swimming Championships in Estonia, winning 4 gold, one silver and one bronze medal, and plans to compete in ice swimming competitions Winter 2019-2020. She will to continue to challenge herself by swimming all four stages of SCAR in April. Inspired by the joy of swimming and fellow swimmers she has met along the way, Martha looks forward to swimming 20 Bridges. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 21, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, John Gale talks about being a late onset swimmer, enjoying cold water, swimming in Ireland, and so much more! In his own words: I describe myself as an adult-onset swimmer as I started swimming in my late 40s after a knee injury due to a fall sidelined my distance running career. After my doctor advised me to take up another sport or risk an early knee replacement, I slowly found my way to swimming. Over time, I joined a local masters group and discovered open water and cold water swimming. As I moved to longer events, I became interested in marathon swimming. I am fairly early in my marathon swimming journey and have done Boston Light, Swim the Suck, and the 10 mile event during the Kingdom Swim. I began training for the English Channel. My scheduled swim last September never took place due to the movement of Hurricane Umberto through the British Isles. Like many, my swim plans are in flux due to the world-wide impact of COVID-19. One of the greatest things about marathon swimming is the community that it provides. In terms of my non-swimming life, my wife and I live in Portland, Maine and we have a 31 year old son. I am a Senior Research Associate at the Maine Rural Health Research Center at the University of Southern Maine. I focus on a range of policy issues related to rural health care including rural hospitals and clinics, emergency medical services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment services. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 19, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I speak with Elizabeth Almond about denial, punching the water, accidentally swimming the Triple Crown in 84 days, and so much more! In her own words: My name is Elizabeth Almond and I live in Atlanta, GA. I have lived other places, but native Atlantan which is quite rare these days. I graduated Emory University in 1996. I did not swim in college, but I swam Dynamo Swim Club and Swim Atlanta growing up. After college, I became a dive instructor in Mexico(Club Med), Hawaii(Beach Activities Unit Hyatt), and Grand Cayman(Red Sail Sports). While in Grand Cayman, I was working a private charter for Delta Air Lines. I told them I was coming home and didn’t know what I was going to do. They offered me a job and I worked as a flight attendant for the next 8 years in Portland, Oregon, NYC, and Atlanta. They offered a retirement in 2006, so I took it and went to pharmacy school to get my Pharm D(Doctor of Pharmacy). After Pharmacy School, I needed a new challenge and a hobby. One day I picked up competitor magazine and saw an Iron Girl Sprint triathlon at the lake in 2012 and I said I am going to do that this weekend. I had not swam competitively since 8th grade, I didn’t have a bike, and was definitely not in run shape, but I signed up and picked up a rental bike on the way to check in. I didn’t do well, but I was 2nd overall female out of the water. I decided to get in shape and start racing triathlons as I didn’t know what kind of swims were available for adult swimmers. I am not an early birdie, so master’s was not an option. I went on to complete several 70.3 and a couple full Ironmans before my doctor said you can’t stand on your feet 12 hours a day and continue to race like this. In the middle of the Ironman’s, I found Swim Around Key West. My husband said you can not swim 12.5 mile by yourself. He wanted his friend Justin to do the swim as a relay with me. I agreed and Justin and I took 3rd place in 2013. I was hooked on marathon swimmming. Justin never wanted to swim again . I came home and started looking for swims. I found this thing called Manhattan Island Marathon Swim. I was kind of grossed out, but intrigued at the same time. I knew I was not ready for 28 miles, so I kept searching and found Swim Around Charleston the same summer 2013. After the thrill of Iron Man wore off, I decided to pursue the Tampa Bay Marathon Swim as I had heard of it. Tampa Bay cancelled that year. However, while training I met a guy at Lifetime that trained in the outdoor pool all winter. I was intrigued and said I bet I can do that. We started to become friendly as i was the only other person swimming out there. That is when he told me about SCAR and winter swimming. I made sure to mark my calender for SCAR in 2017. Signed up, met a bunch of people, learned about a lot of events, and the rest is history. I left a very stressful job that had never allowed me to train properly in 2017. I took 2018 off to rest and recover from burnout. In 2019, I swam 20 bridges, Catalina, and English Channel in 84 days. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 14, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we chat with Colleen Blair about being practically born swimming to a family of swimmers, facing your demons, swimming a mile and a half in 5 hours, and so much more! In her own modest words: I have been swimming outdoors for 35 years, swims include the North Channel, North Minch, SCAR (x2), Loch Ness 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 12, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we talked to long time marathon swimmer Kris Rutford about the process, being committing to your commitment, how the same swim can always be different, and much more! In his own words: I have been swimming my entire life. It is really the only sport I have ever participated in. I swam for the University of Nebraska 1977-1981 as a sprinter. After college I continued to swim just to stay in shape and then suggested to a friend that “anybody can swim the English Channel”. Needless to say, he took that as a challenge and successfully completed the Channel in 1986 with me as his trainer. We reversed roles and I completed the English Channel in 1988. That was my first “marathon swim”. Having met another swimmer in Dover who suggested I try the swim around Manhattan, I became curious and as luck would have it made my first trip to NY and swam around the island 3 weeks later. So that is proof that there was some sort of marathon swimming community back in the 80s, it just happened by word of mouth – no internet, Facebook, Zoom or cell phones. Now 32 years later I have completed the Manhattan swim 23 times, every one of them different. In 1995 I was the first person to complete the Manhattan Island swim clockwise. In 2016 I finally got to the west coast and did the Catalina Island swim to complete the Triple Crown some 28 years after the first 2 legs. In my day job I am a CPA employed as a tax accountant for a local public accounting firm. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 7, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, we hear from Kellie Latimer. We talk about swamped kayaks, embracing the process, the realities of living in a COVID-19 hot spot and so much more! In her own words: Kellie learned how to swim in the chilly waters of Casco Bay, Maine. After 15 years competing in the pool and a brief detour into the world of triathlon, she discovered marathon swimming. Her most recent marathon swimming accomplishment was completing a Boston Light Swim Double in June of 2019. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

May 5, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I chat with Cindy Werhane about finding yourself in your swims, falling apart after pushing through hard times, tough responsibilities during trying times, and so much more! In her own words: Cindy identifies as an Oregon swimmer despite growing up in the Midwest. She swims to explore, both the physical world and her internal selves. She enjoys leading and mentoring, with the goal that the next generation of swimmers far surpasses anything she's accomplished. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 30, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories with Janine Serell we talk about finding joy, fighting the current, social swimming, and so much more! In her own words: Janine is an adult onset swimmer, who started at age 47 with 1 mile in the Hudson River and hasn't stopped jumping in with a smile on her face since. She has completed many swims in the NYC area including Ederle, Stages 1, 3, 4, and 6 of 8 Bridges, and circumnavigation of Manhattan. She loves to crew and observe if she's not swimming and has been fortunate enough to do this for many of her friends in waters here and abroad. Currently she's a retired snowbird living outside Charleston SC October thru May and spends the summers living with family in NY and traveling to swims. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 28, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, we chat with marathon, ice swimmer, journalist, writer, and editor, Elaine Howley! We talk about swimming for your life, peer pressure, trusting your training, and so much more! In her own words: Elaine K. Howley is a life-long swimmer who began marathon swimming in 2006 with the 8-mile Boston Light Swim. She has since completed the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming and the Triple Crown of Monster Swims. In 2014, she became the first person to complete a 32.3-mile solo crossing of Lake Pend Oreille in Northern Idaho. She was also the first woman to complete the 24-mile 3X Boston Light Swim. When she's not swimming, Elaine is a freelance journalist, writer, and editor. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 23, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we chat with Suzie Dods, about not being able to sleep after a long swim, the importance of your crew, training tips, and so much more! In her own words, Suzie is a 60 year old swimmer, Triple Crown Swimmer, and founder of the 24 Hour Relay in San Francisco. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 21, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories Molly tells us about training for channel swims in the pool, wanting to quit, staying in the moment, open water swimming as a metaphor for life, and so much more! In her own words, Molly Nance is a marathon open water swimmer from Lincoln, Nebraska. Her major swims include the 36-mile END_WET swim in North Dakota, SCAR in Arizona, the Alligator Lighthouse swim in Florida, Swim Around Charleston, the Rose Pitonoff swim in New York and she was the first woman to swim the 22-mile St. Lucia Channel. Molly is race director for the Cornhusker State Games Open Water Swimming event with races from 1 mile to 10K. She and her kayaker husband Paul have a daughter Audrey, and a Boston terrier, Trudy (named for Gertrude Ederle). Molly also has a day job, working as Director of Communications for the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 16, 2020

Send us a text 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.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 15, 2020

Send us a text In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I talked with Christopher Graefe about returning to swimming after a 20 year hiatus, swimming success, why it's a good idea to stop sometimes, and our love of the open water community. In his own words: Christopher Graefe is an open water swimmer residing in Boston, Massachusetts. A childhood age group and collegiate varsity swimmer, Christopher had been swimming most of his life before taking a sizable hiatus up until the age of 40, when he discovered open water. Building off a few shorter Caribbean events, Christopher quickly fell in love with the sport and has participated in events and solos all around the US since 2015. As with many swimmers in the open water community, Christopher loves the friends he’s made through the sport, and the support so many of us give one another through our unique goals and pursuits. He looks forward to brighter days ahead when we’re all back in the water and chasing down those dreams… or just LOVING being able to swim…. once again. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 9, 2020

Send us a text On April 9th, 2020, we talked with Kate Howell about crazy swim adventures, staying calm in stressful situations, contentment in quarantine with a baby, and tips for building habits that encourage you to do your PT! In her own words: Kate Howell is a California native and a Physical Therapist that lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a member of the South End Rowing club and loves exploring open water and adventure swimming in rivers, lakes, and ocean. She is a new mom to a human and an old mom to some canines and on the journey of balancing marathon swimming with a baby (paging my engineers out there- baby tow?). Accomplished swims from 8 mins to 25 miles. 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 7, 2020

Send us a text In this episode with guest Louise Darlington, we built a reading list for you! And chatted about places she's swam, finding community, setting goals, training your brain, courage, and so much more! In her own words: Louise lives in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania – the heart of Central Pennsylvania. Since her first official open water swim around the Statue of Liberty in 2013, she has continued to add to both her list of relay and solo open water swims; having completed the Triple Crown as a relay swimmer, the North Channel and the first (and only) circumnavigation of Santa Cruz Island as a member of the relay team Selkie and the Sirens. She routinely visits Japan for swims and to summit Mt. Fuji. She is also an experienced cold water and ice swimmer having competed at the Memphremagog Ice Swimming Festival in Vermont each year since 2015. Louise is also a level 3 US Masters Swimming coach and is a certified Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) instructor, as well as a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, teaching at the Pennsylvania State University. In addition to her swimming and coaching, Louise is the Assistant Director for Library Public Services at Harrisburg Area Community College. In August 2018, Louise founded the Penn Heron Open Water Swimming Club, one of the first nationally recognized open water clubs under US Masters Swimming. The goals of the Penn Heron Club are to build the community of open water swimming while promoting safety and training standards for open water and cold water and ice swimmers in Central Pennsylvania. In addition to open water, Louise also actively coaches triathletes as well and novice open water swimmers. You can find out more about Louise Darlington Coaching and Penn Heron Open Water Swimming at the following links or by following links or by contacting Louise at: lhyderdarlington@gmail.com Louise Darlington Coaching on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouiseDarlingtonCoaching/ 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 Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. Support the show

Apr 2, 2020

Send us a text On April 2, 2020 a small group of marathon swimmers gathered to listen as Daniela Klaz regaled us with tales of swimming and coaching in Boston and her first experiences open water swimming. At the time we called it Virtual Swim Practice, but it was soon renamed Marathon Swim Stories. Daniela Klaz describes herself as a tall swimmer who likes cheese and chocolate. She started on a swim journey and hopes to helps others on their own swim journeys @swimjourneys https://www.facebook.com/swimjourneys/ Music Credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support the show