Gina Harden’s Swim Story

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 […]

Epic Bill’s Swim Story

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 […]

Deep Dive: Brisbane Swimmers take on the Derwent River

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 […]

Halani Moss-Vete’s Swim Story

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 […]

Peter Hancock’s Swim Story

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 […]

Beth Cook’s Swim Story

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 […]

Deep Dive: Lake Shasta Retelling

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 […]

Gabi Rojas’ Swim Story

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 […]

Simon Griffiths’ Swim Story

Today I had the good fortune of connecting with the founder and publisher of Outdoor Swimmer magazine, Simon Griffiths. Have you checked out Outdoor Swimmer magazine? More than just a beautiful periodical with pictures and stories of amazing places to swim around the world, visit OutdoorSwimmer.com for tips on how to improve your swimming, gear recommendations, outdoor swimming news, events, […]

Coach Tracey Baumann on How to Make Swimming Easier

I found this definition of swimming on the internet… “Swimming is moving your body through water (a moderately viscous fluid) that’s either still (as in a swimming pool), turbulent (as in the ocean), or somewhere in between. If you’re swimming completely under the surface (for example, scuba diving), you’re moving through relatively still water; other times, you’re going to be moving along at the […]