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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]