It’s that time of year where things feel a bit too busy. And to top it off, my assistant that’s been helping me with processing and producing and pushing marathon swim stories out to the world graduated and moved on. I tell you this twofold. One: If you’re interested in helping me to produce marathon swim stories, please let me […]
0:25Hello and welcome to marathon swim stories, where we explore the human side, of the superhuman feats of endurance swimmers and those who support them. I’m marathon swimmer and coach, Shannon Keegan. Just me today, a bit of a summer update. First of all, if you were a guest on marathon swim stories between April and December of 2020. Your […]
As marathon swimmers we know what it’s like to be misunderstood. But can you imagine being the mom of a young marathon swimmer? I was struck by the amount of judgement that Jillian and James have faced in their 6 years of pursuing James’ dreams. While signing your child up for violin lessons or gymnastics at a very young age […]
A fellow marathon swimming mom, Tracy Knight discovered that there might be something to this distance stuff shortly before having kids. Her clue was that she completed more distance in an hour than fellow swimmers who would smoke her in practice! Thank you US Masters ePostals! After completing her first 5K she didn’t hesitate to make the jump to the […]
When I moved to the idyllic hamlet of Talent, Oregon about 8 years ago, I was quickly adopted by my new swim family and have been lovingly supported and encouraged as I pursue marathon swims… but no one wants to swim as far as I do. That changed about a year ago when I was excitedly greeted at swim practice, […]