
Outdoor swimming is one of the fastest growing activities in the world, the benefits of which are well documented across many platforms and media. Each episode of this podcast I (Will Ellis) will be asking the same set of questions to my guests in order to hear their swim story, find out what the water means to them, and in doing so find the common ground between us all: the love of the water itse... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 78 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Thank you to all my guests for Season 5... what a magical season it was.
If you are planning an Open Water swim: whether it is the English Channel or perhaps your first 5km lake swim, please get in touch as would love to work with you. Please visit ... more
(Available to subscribers only, episode free to play 4th April)
My final guest for the season is an astonishing endurance athlete and swimmer. He has rowed across the Indian Ocean; and then decided quite casually to swim the Ocean 7, completing all ... more
(Episode available to subscribers only. Free to play at end of Season 5.)
I chatted to this extraordinary swimmer back in 2024, after she had swam the 70km of Lake Geneva: breaking the British Record at the time. We also crewed together for Andrew C... more
(Available to subscribers only, episode free to play 21st March)
Today’s guest is a phenomenal swimmer, who relishes the cold: she has completed the British Triple Crown, the English Channel, Bristol Channel and the gnarly North Channel: which she s... more
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Such a great podcast. Can’t wait for season 5.
Really enjoying the pod casts. Learning something from each episode !
This is such a great podcast, I love it! The episode with Osteopath Mark Andrews was recommended to me as I have a shoulder injury that I am battling, and this was fascinating! I absolutely loved hearing what Mark had to say about working through injury and this has helped my mindset so much. Will is such a great host and I have started right back at season 1, episode 1 and can’t wait to devour the whole series. If you love being in the sea, in a wetsuit on a surf board or in skins, this is for ... more
A great fun way to get to know more about all these iconic swimmers from around the globe! Thank you!
This is a fantastic podcast for anybody with an interest in swimming. Ostensibly for open water swimmers those who pool swim will get something from it too.
The host gently takes his guests through their swimming lives and gives them time to talk and articulate their swimming journey (sometimes life journey).
The guests are as varied as the swims they have completed and each one brings something new to the podcast.
Having binged the episodes over a few days I cannot recommend this podc... more
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The episodes feature a diverse array of guests who share their personal swim stories and experiences, highlighting the transformative impact of open water swimming on their lives. Key topics include the mental and physical challenges of long-distance swimming, the beauty of communal experiences in water, and the courage required to overcome obstacles like injury, weather, and personal fears. The stories reflect a deep appreciation for the water and emphasize values such as resilience, community, and the joy of swimming in various environments, from lakes to oceans. Notably, the podcast serves as a platform for both professional athletes and everyday swimmers, making it relatable and inspiring for anyone interested in the world of swimming.
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