Today, we’re joined by Craig Lewin, founder of Endurance Swimming, who discovered his passion in the open water. Though he started as an average swimmer in the pool, Craig found his stride in marathon swimming, where endurance and mindset matter more than speed. In this episode, he shares his journey and insights on tackling challenging open water swims.
01:24 Journey into Marathon Swimming
06:01 Building a Support Network and Mentors
13:05 Training and Recovery Strategies
15:25 Patience in Progress: The Long-Term Training Mindset
18:15 Embracing the Flow: Letting Go of Pace in Long Swims
20:45 Tempo vs. Stroke Length
22:30 Mental Preparation and Long Swims
27:35 Building Confidence Through Repetition
28:36 Finding the Right Coach for Long Swims
31:05 Get in touch with Craig!
Conference Name: Beyond The Breakers
Conference Website: Swimbeyondthebreakers.com
Conference Instagram: @swim_beyond_the_breakers
Conference Date & Location: November 9th & 10th at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts
Check out Endurance Swimming at Liquidtri.com and follow their Instagram @enduranceswim!
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