Graeme Schlachter’s Marathon Swim Story

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, […]

Jaimie Monahan’s Marathon Swim Story

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 […]

Martha Wood’s Marathon Swim Story

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 […]

John Gale’s Marathon Swim Story

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 […]

Elizabeth Almond’s Marathon Swim Story

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 […]

Colleen Blair’s Marathon Swim Story

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), […]

Kris Rutford’s Marathon Swim Story

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 […]

Kellie Latimer’s Marathon Swim Story

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 […]

Cyndi Werhane’s Marathon Swim Story

Watch the replay of Marathon Swim Stories with Cindy Werhane, where we talk 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 […]