Marathon swimmers come from all walks of life. Some start as tots, others find their passion midlife. Whether you’re a seasoned marathon swimmer, aspiring, or just intrigued, something can be learned from the stories of these remarkable endurance athletes.
It’s that time of year here in the Northern Hemisphere where the open water is starting to warm up and I’m getting excited to get out in the lake. I don’t have any particular aversion to the pool. I quite enjoy it as a laboratory to work on all kinds of elements of my stroke, from technique to tempo. But […]
Hello listeners! I’m embarrassed that I’ve been holding onto this story for so long! I thought I lost it and then I found it. And then I got caught up in all the things – you know how it goes…. Sometimes I get stuck. Do you get stuck? Fortunately I have a community to lean into. A community of swimmers […]
Hello listeners, I love spring in the Rogue Valley. Snow still caps the mountains, while down in the valley we alternate between beautiful 70-degree days and cool, rainy ones. The additional sunlight each day reminds us warm, dry weather is coming soon. Would you consider a visit? I’ve been working with swimmers to design personalized swim camps to set you […]
Hello Listeners! Spring is springing in Southern Oregon. I’m realizing just how little I’ve been getting outside. Does that happen to you in the cold, dark winter months? I’m looking forward to getting back to some walking and hiking this spring. What do you do on dryland to support yourself in pursuit of your swimming goals? Join me at The […]
Hello, hello! I’m just back from a week in Mexico swimming and doing yoga every day. If I close my eyes I can still feel the waves and the sensation of flying through the water. It was quite a experience. I wish you’d been there! But alas, today I’m back in rainy Southern Oregon contemplating what was learned and what’s […]
When I started Marathon Swim Stories in March of 2020 amid a global pandemic, I was pretty sure that, as marathon swimmers, we were well equipped to endure the unknowns of a pandemic. Among other things, in my swimming I had learned, how to tackle big challenges, persevere through tough times, and cultivate trust in myself and others. I was […]
Hello Marathon Swim Story listeners. Are you someone that swims every single day? Can you imagine swimming every single day for a decade? Peter recently informed me that if he keeps going with his daily swims, on February 12th of 2025 he will hit his 4000th swim. And if he continues through his 50th birthday in June, he will have […]
I’m excited to introduce you to today’s guest. I’ve had the joy of supporting Beth for the past two seasons. It’s just amazing to work with someone who fully embraces the path of continuous improvement and surprises themselves with what’s possible along the way! I hope that you enjoy Beth’s story! If you would like to join us on the […]
Hello Marathon Swim Story listeners! 2024 is coming to a close and we’re getting ready to have the best year yet in swimming (and in life) in the Swim Smart community on Mighty Networks. If you’re looking for some support and encouragement as you spread your swimming wings and see where the water takes you, join us! I had an […]
Hello, hello from rainy Southern Oregon where winter is well on it’s way. We’ve got blizzard conditions in the mountains today and rain, rain, rain down in the valley where we live. Of course, as open water swimmers we welcome the rain and snow as our local reservoir is currently extremely low. In our fire prone region, rain and snowpack […]