The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming
Grant LandersThe Science and Art of Open Water Swimming explores what it really takes to swim well and safely, in open water.
Hosted by endurance swimming coach and sport scientist Grant Landers, the podcast brings together swimmer stories, coaching insights, and evidence-based science to unpack performance, preparation, and decision-making in unpredictable environments.
Each episode features conversat... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SwimmingSports | |||
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Charlotte O'Beirne is the founder of Swimming Women, open water swimmer, coach, community builder and self-described "Chief Mermaid".
In this conversation, Charlotte shares her journey from competitive swimming in England to marathon ocean swimming ... more
Dr Jeremy Drake is a cancer researcher at Deakin University, a former elite triathlete and a current world championship age-group medallist. More than twenty years ago, I had the opportunity to coach Jeremy during his early years in elite draft-legal... more
What does it mean to age successfully as an athlete?
In this episode, I sit down with Professor Peter Reaburn, one of Australia's leading experts on masters athletes and someone who has spent a lifetime bridging the gap between sport science and rea... more
Why do people come to the water, and what keeps them returning?
In this episode, I’m joined by William Ellis: open-water swimmer, marathon swim coach, actor, voice artist, and host of An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast. Through his own swimming journey... more
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show presents a blend of practical coaching insights, scientific perspectives, and swimmer stories focused on open water endurance. Episodes frequently center on long-distance swims, extreme conditions, crew dynamics, safety, and performance readiness, with guests ranging from elite marathon swimmers and triathlon coaches to researchers and sport scientists. The conversations tend to unpack how athletes balance training with work and family, optimize preparation and recovery, and apply evidence-based strategies in unpredictable ocean environments. A standout pattern is the emphasis on real-world decision making—planning, pacing, nutrition, and risk management—often illustrated with vivid, first-hand race and training anecdotes. The qua... more
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this podcast launched 8 months ago and published 38 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Peter Reaburn
2. William Ellis
3. Sam Moore
4. Ben Roberts
5. Jordina Quain
6. Dr. Sacha Fulton
7. Adam O'Byrne
8. Jen Walsh
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