How To Get Started In English Channel Swimming with Chloe McCardel

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In this episode of The Effortless Swimming Podcast, we have Chloe McCardel. She is a 6x solo English Channel swimmer. We talk about how to get started in channel swimming and how you can be part of a relay team in 2015.

01:25 – How do you help people with channel swimming?
02:00 – It feels like I am coming home..
03:15 – It’s a big investment.
04:10 – Solo vs Relay
05:07 – “Wall of fame”
05:40 – Did you make it across?
06:45 – It’s all about camaraderie.
08:40 – Challenge yourself.
09:52 – Be prepared to swim in the darkness.
10:02 – Focus on your nutrition.
10:40 – The world of the internet…
11:55 – Brussels, Florida, Ireland, Melbourne, Sydney and Tasmania
12:39 – What is positioning system?
13:01 – Position 1 & 2 is the most sought after
13:50 – Relay Requirements
15:38 – Cold water training
17:30 – Maybe I can help you…

Applications for the 2015 relay teams close on July 1, 2014. Read more about this opportunity here.

To get in touch with Chloe contact her below:

Chloë McCardel

6x English Channel Swimmer (2x Single & 2x Double Solo Crossings)
2013 & 2014 Ambassador Big Bay Swim (VIC)
Marathon Swimmer / Coach / Keynote Speaker / Ambassador
Email: [email protected]
Website: chloemccardel.com

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