Wild Swim Podcast - tales of outdoor swimming adventures from the water
Adventurer Matt Williams on his incredible challenge to be the first person to swim every lake in the Lake District!
Matt shares his feelings ahead of the challenge – and how he needs more socks! Then we catch up again to find out how he got on, and the unexpected highs and lows on the journey.
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My experience of my first marathon distance swim, swimming the Outdoor Swimming Society’s Dart 10k from (very early!) start to finish. I got really lucky with perfect conditions that definitely made it easier than it could have been. In this episode I talk about the highs and lows of the swim and my thoughts on finishing the challenge.
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With the Outdoor Swimming Society’s Dart 10k event a week away, I share how I’m feeling ahead of the event and my training story with all the ups and downs of training for the longest swim I’ve ever done. I start by being in denial about signing up, before getting a reality check from Karen Smith, and some words of wisdom from my coach. I also try to learn to love my wetsuit.
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Simon Griffiths is the founder of Outdoor Swimmer magazine. He takes part in swimming events around the world and this summer he’s planning a 21km swim along a lake in Sweden.
In this episode, Simon shares his experience of open water swimming events, including how he trains for these big swim challenges, what keeps him motivated during training, and what to expect on event day.
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Karen Smith is a strong advocate for the positive effect that swimming can have on mental health and believes learning to swim has changed her life.
In this episode, Karen talks about the community at her lido, Parliament Hill, and how she’s found friends across the country through a shared passion for swimming.
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If you’re thinking of going for your first outdoor swim, it can seem pretty daunting. In this episode I talk about how I overcame my fears and got in the water for my first ever outdoor swim, plus the advice and tips I’ve picked up since then so you know what to expect – including how to deal with monsters.
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Cold water swimming has become a bit of a hot topic, but what do you need to know before diving in? (Hint: Don’t dive in!)
This episode has advice from swimmers around the world, as well as my top tips for cold water swimming.
Thanks to the swimmers in this episode: David, Eva, Karen, Kirrilee, Liz, Lou, Markus and Ruth for sharing your cold water tips. And thanks to Lou and Sue for letting me record our swim!
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A dedicated open water swimmer, Liz loves the freedom swimming outdoors gives and loves to encourage others into the water to experience this for themselves. In this interview Liz talks about her move from triathlon to longer swims. She recounts her swim across the longest lake in England, Lake Windermere, and her journey to becoming an open water swim coach and helping others get into the water.
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The podcast is back after a short break! In this episode I talk about why I needed to take a break, and how swimming has helped me with recent life challenges; from allowing me to focus on being in the moment, to making me more resilient.
For more information on the cold water research I mention in this episode, have a look at these articles:
BBC News: Can cold water swimming treat depression?
The Guardian: Could cold water swimming help treat depression?
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From the leaves on the trees to the temperature of the water, things can change drastically in autumn. In this episode, I talk about steps to take to prepare for swimming this season.
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