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.
In my conversation today, I’m joined by fellow SwimMastery practitioner Pavel Dagorov. Pavel’s partner Margarette is a fellow SwimMastery coach colleague of mine and in his story we hear how Pavel transformed his technique to go from not being able to lift his arms for 3 days after swimming across Lake Zurich, to feeling like he could jump in and […]
I’m embarrassed at how long this story has been in my hopper. The truth is, I’m not sure the best way to introduce a story like Joe’s… It’s a story of transformation. Feeling uniquely alone. And that uniqueness being what brings us ultimately together. This story needs to be heard. Thank you Joe Cole for sharing your story. Enjoy! In […]
Hello and Happy New Year Marathon Swim Stories listeners! I’ve had a few people ask about my 22 hour swim in Lake George last August, and I’m pleased that my SwimMastery coach colleague, Melissa Donalson stepped into the roll of interviewer today, and we are also joined by my swim coach, the founder of SwimMastery, Tracey Baumann to tell you […]
Amy Ennion doesn’t remember what possessed her to the sign up for her first 10K, which she confidently completed in a wetsuit, but she does remember showing up to swim Windermere and discovering non wetsuited swimmers gladly jumping in to 16 degree water. Suddenly her eyes were opened to world of marathon swimming per channel rules In preparation for the […]
As the holidays are starting to set in, I realize that my summer break turned into a bit of a fall break. But the breather has served me well. I’m getting back in the swing of things and have several new episodes in the hopper. Awhile back I received an email from Aby Ortega informing me that I hadn’t recorded […]
Hello Marathon Swim Story listeners! It’s been quite a summer, and now has turned fall. My kids are back to school and I’m enjoying crisp morning walks and admiring the changing colors of the leaves. In my swimming I’m taking time to take stock of my stroke and honing my swimming as a practice, more like yoga – working out […]
Welcome to the 2022 Summer Series! The world is opening back up and it’s hard to both find time and track people down for interviews, so we’re going to travel back in time. I plan to be back with more new stories in a month or two. In the meantime, I always love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to […]
After a severe heart attack in 2016, Steven Munatones was in a coma for a week. They lowered his body temperature in hopes of preserving function but set expectations with his family that he may have severe neurological damage. This was part of Steve’s Marathon Swim Story that he shared with us in February of 2021. He also discussed his […]
I always talk with my clients about marathon swims being events. Not races. They are milestones in our life, like getting married, or having kids… They become part of our being. A source of pride, a reminder of what we are capable of in tough times. But what if that event involved a close call with a squaliform that landed […]
Today I spoke with Will Ellis, host of An Open Water Swimmer’s Podcast. In reflecting on Will’s relationship with the water, we talk about the elasticity of time, managing grief, the elusion of control, and enjoying the journey. We speak in the context of our conversations with guests and reflect on how and why our podcasts came to be. For […]