What does it really take to swim the English Channel or any marathon swim? My guest today, Craig Lewin, is a triple crown marathon swimmer and coach who’s helped athletes tackle some of the toughest swims on the planet. We talk about how to train for hours in cold, rough water. How to stay motivated over years of preparation and the mental tricks that can carry you through the tough times when you feel like quitting.
If you’ve ever wondered how ordinary people achieve extraordinary swims, this episode will show you how and if you’re already into long distance swimming. Myself and World Record Holder, Andy Donaldson will be running two long distance retreats next year. One in the Whitsunday is in June. And one in Tahiti in September.
So if you’d like to enhance your open water skills, learn from the best, and also have one of the best holidays of your life, this is a chance to join myself and Andy Donaldson on a long distance Swim retreat. I’ll include the link in the show notes below.
02:26 Starting Your Journey: The English Channel Swim
05:39 Training Plans for Long-Distance Swimmers
10:57 Maintaining Motivation Over Long Training Periods
16:11 Nutrition and Fueling for Endurance Swims
21:20 Acclimatization to Cold Water Swimming
27:50 Pacing Strategies for Long Distance Swimming
31:48 Overcoming Challenges in Training
36:41 Mental Strategies for Endurance Swimmers
39:11 Choosing Your First Marathon Swim
43:15 Addressing Fears: Sharks and Open Water Swimming
47:27 Safety Tips for New Open Water Swimmers
50:59 Upcoming Events and Resources for Swimmers
Join a camp:
https://effortlessswimming.com/camps/
Grab the freestyle checklist here:
https://effortlessswimming.com/freestyle-checklist/
Work with us (stroke analysis coaching):
https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/*
Get in touch with Craig:
Website: swimbeyondthebreakers.com
Instagram:http://swimbeyondthebreakers.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/swimbeyondthebreakers
Coaching website: Liquidtri.com
Email: [email protected]
Message Craig on Instagram at @enduranceswim
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