Marathon Swim Stories (Shannon House Keegan)
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| 04 Feb 2022 | Deep Dive: Carolyn's Journey to Derwent, Part 3 | 00:55:36 | |
Find out more about today's episode at: http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 18 Mar 2022 | John Scott's Marathon Swim Story | 00:52:34 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 03 Apr 2022 | Jillian Best's Marathon Swim Story | 00:55:52 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 17 Apr 2022 | Vicki Keith's Marathon Swim Story | 00:47:50 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 29 Apr 2022 | Joep Buijs' Marathon Swim Story | 00:46:37 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Will Ellis' Marathon Swim Story | 01:01:22 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | Eric Schall's Marathon Swim Story | 00:46:05 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | Deep Dive: SCAR 2022 with Steven Munatones | 01:03:04 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 06 Aug 2022 | 2022 Summer Series, Episode 1 | 00:12:40 | |
Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 13 Aug 2022 | 2022 Summer Series, Episode 2 | 00:32:07 | |
Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | 2022 Summer Series, Episode 3 | 00:36:34 | |
Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | 2022 Summer Series, Episode 4 | 00:59:35 | |
Marathon Swim Stories is produced by Maxi Frini: https://www.maxifrini.com/ Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Daniel Adcock-Kirsh's Marathon Swim Story | 01:12:07 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | Aby Ortega's Marathon Swim Story | 00:49:57 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 17 Dec 2022 | Amy Ennion's Marathon Swim Story | 00:48:46 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | Deep Dive: Shannon Keegan's 22 Hour Lake George Swim | 01:00:12 | |
Find more pictures and links at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | Joe Cole's Marathon Swim Story | 00:52:10 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | Pavel Dagorov's Marathon Swim Story | 00:34:07 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | Antonio Argüelles' Marathon Swim Story | 00:48:05 | |
Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 27 May 2023 | Deep Dive: AMBSC Summer Solstice Swim | 00:16:27 | |
Find personal bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 29 Jun 2023 | Deep Dive: SCAR 2023 | 00:40:17 | |
My post about SCAR 2023: Do I actually like to swim? – Intrepid Water Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 30 Jul 2023 | Justine Brousseau's Marathon Swim Story | 00:47:50 | |
Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | Melodee Liegl's Marathon Swim Story | 00:43:57 | |
Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Will Hodgess' Marathon Swim Story | 00:54:46 | |
Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 23 Dec 2023 | Melissa Kegler's Marathon Swim Story | 00:47:31 | |
Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | Nadine Bennett’s Marathon Swim Story | 00:56:36 | |
Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Kim Miller's Marathon Swim Story | 00:32:58 | |
Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | Melissa Donaldson’s Marathon Swim Story | 00:34:58 | |
Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry | |||
| 26 Apr 2024 | Terri Dietz Swim Story | 00:38:42 | |
Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry | |||
| 17 May 2024 | Dr. Wallace J. Nichols on Blue Mind | 00:45:32 | |
Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry | |||
| 01 Jun 2024 | Scott Cotten's Swim Story | 00:43:26 | |
Find bio, pictures, and more at http://marathonswimstories.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry | |||
| 15 Jun 2024 | Coach Tracey Baumann on How to Make Swimming Easier | 00:28:57 | |
Support the Marathon Swim Story project here. Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry | |||
| 01 Aug 2024 | Simon Griffiths Swim Story | 00:47:51 | |
Support the Marathon Swim Story project here. Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry | |||
| 10 Nov 2024 | Introducing Swim Beyond the Breakers Open Water Summit | 00:29:40 | |
This years event has concluded. Check out @swim_beyond_the_breakers and swimbeyondthebreakers.com for details and to sign up for the next one! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry | |||
| 28 Nov 2024 | Gabi Rojas' Swim Story | 00:54:19 | |
Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry Join me at The Water's Edge! | |||
| 16 Dec 2024 | Deep Dive: Lake Shasta Retelling | 00:40:41 | |
Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Join me at The Water's Edge! | |||
| 15 Jan 2025 | Beth Cook's Swim Story | 00:49:55 | |
Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Join me at The Water's Edge! | |||
| 01 Feb 2025 | Peter Hancock's Swim Story | 00:46:03 | |
Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Join me at The Water's Edge! | |||
| 15 Feb 2025 | Halani Moss-Vete's Swim Story | 01:12:52 | |
Join curious swimmers applying the lessons from the water to improve their life, dive into the Swim Smart Community! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Join me at The Water's Edge! | |||
| 01 Mar 2025 | Deep Dive: Brisbane Swimmers take on the Derwent River | 00:59:12 | |
Join me on my journey at The Water's Edge! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Join me at The Water's Edge! | |||
| 15 Mar 2025 | Epic Bill's Swim Story | 00:46:01 | |
Join me on my journey at The Water's Edge! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Join me at The Water's Edge! | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | Gina Harden's Swim Story | 00:41:12 | |
Join me on my journey at The Water's Edge! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Join me at The Water's Edge! | |||
| 15 Apr 2025 | Lorelei Schmidt's Swim Story | 01:05:55 | |
Join me on my journey at The Water's Edge! Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. Join me at The Water's Edge! | |||
| 02 Apr 2020 | Daniela Klaz's Marathon Swim Story | 00:30:43 | |
On April 2, 2020 a small group of marathon swimmers gathered to listen as Daniela Klaz regaled us with tales of swimming and coaching in Boston and her first experiences open water swimming. At the time we called it Virtual Swim Practice, but it was soon renamed Marathon Swim Stories. | |||
| 29 May 2020 | Graeme Schlachter's Marathon Swim Story | 00:33:46 | |
In my conversation with Graeme Schlachter, we talk about swimming the English Channel to sort out back issues, working out when and how you want, being outcome driven and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
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| 28 May 2020 | Jaimie Monahan's Marathon Swim Story | 00:27:06 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we chat with marathon, ice swimmer, and world record holder Jaimie Monahan. We talk about swimming all over the world, yoga for mental flexibility, trusting the process, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com | |||
| 07 Apr 2020 | Louise Darlington's Marathon Swim Story | 00:34:19 | |
In this episode with guest Louise Darlington, we built a reading list for you! And chatted about places she's swam, finding community, setting goals, training your brain, courage, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux | |||
| 09 Apr 2020 | Kate Howell's Marathon Swim Story | 00:30:14 | |
On April 9th, 2020, we talked with Kate Howell about crazy swim adventures, staying calm in stressful situations, contentment in quarantine with a baby, and tips for building habits that encourage you to do your PT! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux | |||
| 26 May 2020 | Martha Wood's Marathon Swim Story | 00:32:04 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories with Martha Wood we talk about reacquainting yourself with the water after 15 years, life preparing you for marathons, training your kayaker, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 21 May 2020 | John Gale's Marathon Swim Story | 00:27:38 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, John Gale talks about being a late onset swimmer, enjoying cold water, swimming in Ireland, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 15 Apr 2020 | Christopher Graefe's Marathon Swim Story | 00:39:13 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I talked with Christopher Graefe about returning to swimming after a 20 year hiatus, swimming success, why it's a good idea to stop sometimes, and our love of the open water community. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 16 Apr 2020 | Mark Spratt's Marathon Swim Story | 00:28:09 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories with Mark Spratt, we talk about Mark's huge resume of swims, racing instead of training, when you swear that you'll never do another marathon swim and then you realize that you've done 43! Handling that point that you want to quit, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 05 Jun 2020 | Sarah Thomas' Marathon Swim Story | 00:42:23 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories with four-way English Channel crosser Sarah Thomas we talk about making the leap from the pool straight to marathon distance (10K) open water, impromptu training swims, pushing through, and so much more! Sarah lives near Denver, Colorado, with her husband Ryan, their two beagles and their rescue mutt. She is a full-time healthcare recruiter. She also does keynote presentations for special events, where she shares her life lessons that help her complete marathon swims and that helped her beat cancer. Other notable swims: - Catalina Channel- 20 miles, 2010 *First person to complete this swim Click HERE For a full list of swim history. Notable Awards: · Inducted into the Colorado Sportswomen Hall of Fame, 2020
Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 04 Jun 2020 | Marathon Swim Stories with Lynne Cox | 01:29:16 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we chat with renowned open water, marathon, and ice swimmer Lynne Cox. Lynne holds over 50 firsts and world-records and is a New York Times best-selling author and motivational speaker. We attempted to cover all of the bases in our conversation. Cox is best known for her swim across the Bering Strait on 7 August 1987. The swim opened the border between the US and Soviet Union. Her accomplishment was hailed by both US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev at the signing of the INF Missile Treaty at the White House. She twice held the overall record for the fastest crossing of the English Channel – achieving her first record as the youngest and fastest in 1972. She was the first to swim across the Strait of Magellan, around the Cape of Good Hope, across the Strait of Gibraltar, across Lake Baikal, Lake Titicaca and the Beagle Channel. Her 2002 1.2 mile swim in Antarctica broke boundaries and contributed to medical science. Lynne has completed over 60 challenging swims around the world. As a world-class athlete, Lynne has championed the sport of open-water swimming, advocated for Title IX, managed the US women’s water polo team, and led efforts to establish women’s water polo as an Olympic sport.
Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 21 Apr 2020 | Molly Nance's Marathon Swim Story | 00:17:39 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories Molly tells us about training for channel swims in the pool, wanting to quit, staying in the moment, open water swimming as a metaphor for life, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 23 Apr 2020 | Suzie Dods' Marathon Swim Story | 00:25:48 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we chat with Suzie Dods, about not being able to sleep after a long swim, the importance of your crew, training tips, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 30 Apr 2020 | Janine Serell's Marathon Swim Story | 00:33:37 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories with Janine Serell we talk about finding joy, fighting the current, social swimming, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 09 Jun 2020 | Courtney Moates Paulk's Marathon Swim Story | 00:32:24 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I chat with Courtney Moates Paulk. We talk about feeling like a poser at marathon swim events, no such thing as a DNF, enjoying the journey, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 05 May 2020 | Cindy Werhane's Marathon Swim Story | 00:28:13 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I chat with Cindy Werhane about finding yourself in your swims, falling apart after pushing through hard times, tough responsibilities during trying times, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 19 May 2020 | Elizabeth Almond's Marathon Swim Story | 00:24:53 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I speak with Elizabeth Almond about denial, punching the water, accidentally swimming the Triple Crown in 84 days, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 11 Jun 2020 | Michelle Macy's Marathon Swim Story | 00:39:03 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I chat with Michelle Macy about being your authentic self, not finishing what you set out to do, losing the joy, granny swimming, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 12 Jun 2020 | Charlotte Brynn's Marathon Swim Story | 00:43:51 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories with Charlotte Brynn, her love of adventure and swimming exudes as we discuss growing up in New Zealand, ending up in the ICU, losing your kayaker, how to choose a crew, "giving it a crack" and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 16 Jun 2020 | Kristin Valentine's Marathon Swim Story | 00:29:30 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we chat with an adventure addicted cyclist and Ironman triathlete who taught herself how to swim. Kristin Valentine completed her first marathon swim event in 2019 when she swam 9 miles across Lake Massawippi as part of the Northeast Kingdom Swim Week in far northern Vermont. We laugh about not being attached to the outcome, resetting expectations, enjoying the adventure, the community, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer, Todd Lantry. | |||
| 18 Jun 2020 | Morag Hughes' Marathon Swim Story | 00:29:43 | |
In this episode of marathon swim stories we had a delightful conversation with an ice and marathon swimmer from the West Highlands of Scotland. Morag Hughes schools us in how to say loch correctly and shares tales of spending the last two decades swimming the tarns and loches of Scotland. In 2010 she became the oldest female to swim across the English Channel, a record that she held for 8 years. We chat about an intense love of water, the Ye Amphibious Bathing Association, being stubborn, recovering from a broken arm to swim the English Channel, ghostly encounters, and so much more! I am the first person to swim the lengths of Loch Shiel, Loch Maree, and Loch Morar. When I swam the channel in 2010 I became the oldest female to complete it with the Channel Swim Association a record I held for 8 years. I have also used my swims to raise money for Local and National charities, a local Community Council and a restoration project. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 19 Jun 2020 | Evan Morrison's Marathon Swim Story | 00:41:22 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I chat with the cofounder of the Marathon Swimmers Federation and creator of LongSwims Database and track.rs, Evan Morrison. In February 2020, Evan became the first person to swim San Francisco's Round Trip Angle Island swim in winter, with temp in the low 50's, for nearly 9 hours. We talk about putting everything out of your mind, finding ways to give back to the sport, how you always remember the feeling of completing a marathon swim and so much more. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 28 Apr 2020 | Elaine Howley's Marathon Swim Story | 00:27:21 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, we chat with marathon, ice swimmer, journalist, writer, and editor, Elaine Howley! We talk about swimming for your life, peer pressure, trusting your training, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 07 May 2020 | Kellie Latimer's Marathon Swim Story | 00:29:55 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, we hear from Kellie Latimer. We talk about swamped kayaks, embracing the process, the realities of living in a COVID-19 hot spot and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 12 May 2020 | Kris Rutford's Marathon Swim Story | 00:30:03 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we talked to long time marathon swimmer Kris Rutford about the process, being committing to your commitment, how the same swim can always be different, and much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 14 May 2020 | Colleen Blair's Marathon Swim Story | 00:30:27 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories we chat with Colleen Blair about being practically born swimming to a family of swimmers, facing your demons, swimming a mile and a half in 5 hours, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 23 Jun 2020 | Paula Yankaukas' Marathon Swim Story | 00:32:08 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, we spoke to Paula Yankauskas, an endurance swimmer, veterinarian, and new grandmother. After completing the Catalina Channel in 2018, Paula became the third oldest individual to complete a Triple Crown - though she doesn't focus on her age, she's happy to motivate people to swim into their senior years! We talk about how swimming keeps you fit, meeting kindred swim spirits all over the world, and when someone "thinks you can" swim across the English Channel - so you do. Paula is now a Vermont Swimmer – she first came to Vermont for college in 1972; attending UVM for undergraduate work (she was on the swim team for 7 semesters) and put in 1 year toward a Masters’ degree in Physics before getting into veterinary school. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in Philadelphia in 1981. Central to Paula’s focus are 3 things: LVVS, family, and swimming, and not necessarily in that order (the attention devoted to each varies on a daily basis). LVVS and family took over for the 20 years between education and the 2001 opening of The Swimming Hole in Stowe; but once she had a pool to stretch out in, she was set to return to swimming and has not looked back. To top it all off, the Green River Reservoir State Park is in Paula’s home town of Hyde Park, Vermont - it is a “quiet” body of water (no power boats), so ideally suited for open water swimming. She founded Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services (LVVS), in 1985 as a mixed animal practice and over the years it has evolved into a 5 doctor, full-service facility for small animals, mostly cats and dogs. Paula’s current focus is on behavioral and emotional health of dogs and cats. An endurance athlete, Paula has at times held titles for age – she was formerly the oldest person on record to have swum the length of Lake Memphremagog - September 2014, 25 miles, at 60 years. And currently, for the third oldest (average age) for the Triple Crown of open water swimming, having completed the English Channel in 2016 at 62, the Manhattan Island Marathon in 2017 at 63, and the Catalina Channel in 2018 at 64. She does think the age thing gets a little “old” at times, but is happy to motivate people to swim into their senior years, or even get started then.
Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux | |||
| 25 Jun 2020 | Caroline Block's Marathon Swim Story | 00:32:50 | |
In this episode we were inspired by a remarkable woman who has attempted a double of the North Channel, not once, but twice! Caroline Block, started marathon swimming just five years ago and has honed an impressive resume, including 4 successful crossings of the North Channel. We talk about equal access, being a conservative swimmer, having a super human ability to sustain lions mane jelly fish stings, checking your assumptions, and so much more. If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 26 Jun 2020 | Matthias Kassner's Marathon Swim Story | 00:30:40 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, I spoke with a marathon swimmer from Berlin, Germany, who loves swimming with friends and being out in nature. Matthias Kassner, graciously spent part of his Friday evening with me to chat about his adventures as he pursues the Oceans Seven. We talk about not feeling much after a big swim, overcoming the cold, giving it all you've got again and again and again, swimming in the hail, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 30 Jun 2020 | Blaik Ogle's Marathon Swim Story | 00:34:05 | |
This stormy Knoxville morning, we chatted with the founder of Bridges to Bluffs, Knoxville Open Water Swimmers, and marathon swimmer himself, Blaik Ogle. Quick to dismiss his accomplishments, Blaik focused the conversation on building community in Knoxville, but I got him to tell us a little bit about tackling the cold, not taking no for an answer, and getting stuck in a tree on a birthday swim. Prior to the pandemic I was training for SCAR and Catalina. Now I spend my time cross training with heavy weights - both to be faster in the water and survive the “Real Life Hunger Games .... Southern States Coronavirus, Global Warming, and Systemic Racism Edition.” I enjoy cold water swims, introducing new open water swimmers to year round/ distance/ night swimming, beagles, breakfast burritos, and dismantling the patriarchy of systemic racism with my white privilege and hillbilly accent. Goals: Keeping “Bridges to Bluffs” on track to become the “Boston Marathon of Marathon Swimming” as well as creating new and “affordable” opportunities for the marathon swim community. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 02 Jul 2020 | Jessi Harewicz' Marathon Swim Story | 00:34:02 | |
On Canada Day Jessi Harewicz joined us from her home beach and talked to us about thinking marathon swimmers are crazy, shedding the wetsuit, allowing yourself to fall in love with the water again and the freedom of swimming from home your home beach. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 03 Jul 2020 | John "Batches" Batchelder's Marathon Swim Story | 00:39:24 | |
Prior to the 4th of July weekend, I spent my Friday afternoon chatting with Marathon Swimmers Federation 2019 Barra Award nominee, John Batchelder. We relaxed into the interview just like John relaxes into his distance butterfly and touched on swimming for weight loss, how John became "butterfly man", being motivated by others and finding ways to reciprocate that support.
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration- Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 03 Jul 2020 | Shannon Keegan's Marathon Swim Story | 00:40:09 | |
In this episode of Marathon Swim Stories, Elaine Howley interviewed me! It's easy to see why I prefer to be the interviewer as listen to myself struggle to find words and endure the play by play of my swimming history, and while the fear of messing up my kids is real, it isn't as paralyzing as it sounds when you listen to this! In the last decade I've moved across the country and back again, married, brought two energetic boys into the world and taught them to swim. I can't wait to see if they are limit pushers like myself, and hope that they'll support me in my swims around the world as I encourage them to be kind, loving, curious, and empathetic in everything they endeavor. When I'm not seeking the perfect organization method for LEGOs, drawing, coloring, or exploring with my boys, I love to empower others to swim efficiently and push their limits in the water @intrepidwater. http://intrepidwater.com
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Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 07 Jul 2020 | Liz Fry's Marathon Swim Story | 00:38:29 | |
I had to prod International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honoree, Liz Fry, several times before she finally agreed to be our guest on Marathon Swim Stories. What a treat it was to hear her tell tales from her nearly 2 decade long career. The oldest person to complete the Oceans Seven, and the only person to ever double all of the lakes in the 4 day, 41 mile SCAR swim challenge - that's right, 82 miles in 4 days! Liz is incredibly humble about here accomplishments while quietly motivating marathon swimmers the world over with her achievements and her words of encouragement. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 09 Jul 2020 | Vera Rivard's Marathon Swim Story | 00:30:38 | |
We had a wonderful opportunity to chat with 16 year old phenom Vera Rivard, just days after her successful circumnavigation of Manhattan. Vera has already completed the 25 mile In Search of Memphre in 2018 and is crossing her fingers that she can make good on her English Channel window in August despite the pandemic of 2020. Vera describes a very similar experience to my own, as to how she found out about marathon swimming, just a few years ago and has been building distance ever since.
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | Dan Simonelli's Marathon Swim Story | 00:34:29 | |
If you've done the Catalina Channel, you've likely heard of, met, or had our guest, Dan Simonelli, as you kayaker! In 2015, Dan received the Marathon Swimmers Federation Streeter Award for Service to Marathon Swimming, and in fact has supported over 200 marathon swims as either coach, crew chief, support crew, or kayaker. A testament to his own marathon swimming pursuits, in 2016 Dan received the MSF Barra Award for Most Prolific Year, the same year that he commemorated the anniversary of the first crossing of the Catalina Channel in January, a swim tale that he shares in this episode. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 16 Jul 2020 | Jia Jung's Marathon Swim Story | 00:33:54 | |
I can almost remember the first time that Jia joined us at Marathon Swim Stories way back in the early days of the pandemic. She's been a constant on our calls, and today I finally got to hear her story! Jia is a an award winner and product of the New York City Parks and Recreation Adult Lap Swim Program and somehow feels hard pressed to call herself an athlete? Labels aside, I spot a fellow limit pusher, and I love how Jia talks about opening her mind to the possibilities as you hear her tales of swims in Boston, New York, New Jersey, Key West, Lido Key, Charleston, and Busting the Canadian Border in Vermont. A hard core marathon swimmer, among other things, she describes spontaneously adapting and out of body experiences. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux | |||
| 17 Jul 2020 | Naji Ali's Marathon Swim Story | 00:53:57 | |
An amazing story teller with many a story to tell, I could talk to Naji all day! But we finally cut ourselves off after just under an hour. A late onset swimmer, Naji was 43 when he learned to swim and wants nothing to do with pool swimming. "Out there" he says, referring to the Pacific ocean as the place that he wants to practice what he preaches as a Total Immersion Swim Coach. Naji strives to raise awareness of the rich history of black swimmers and while he would prefer to be just another number when swimming around islands and across channels, he'll settle for blazing the path for future African American Marathon Swimmers, being the first in most of his pursuits, along with Charles Chapman, Mina Rhoden, and Alice Dearing, to name a few.
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Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 21 Jul 2020 | Maureen McCoy's Marathon Swim Story | 00:33:08 | |
Marathon Swim Stories has been a gift to me in so many ways, and how about this one, meeting a kindred spirit halfway around the world in Northern Ireland! Michelle Macy recommended that I find out Maureen McCoy's story, and I'm so glad that we connected. Maureen literally wrote the book on wild swimming in Ireland - https://wildswim.wordpress.com/! And her love of swimming shines through in our conversation. She even recommends a few of her favorite swim spots in case you're planning a post pandemic trip to Ireland! Enjoy! Website: https://wildswim.wordpress.com/
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Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 23 Jul 2020 | Darren Miller's Marathon Swim Story | 00:37:18 | |
After a foot injury halted his ultra marathon running career, Darren Miller read Swimming to Antarctica, and was inspired by Lynne Cox. He immediately set his sights on the English Channel. Within 3 years, in August 2013, Darren was the fourth person and the second American to complete the Oceans Seven - completing each of the grueling channel swims in a single attempt. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 24 Jul 2020 | Sandra Frimerman-Bergquist's Marathon Swim Story | 00:53:11 | |
I could barely contain my excitement when talking to today's guest, a professional marathon swimmer, Sandra Frimerman-Bergquist. As we discuss in the episode, Sandra has been knocking her swimming dreams out of the park the last few years, participating in the FINA Marathon and Ultramarathon Swim Series, setting the record for the St Lucia channel, swimming the Traversee du Lac St Jean, and so much more! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 28 Jul 2020 | Mark Sheridan's Marathon Swim Story | 00:39:17 | |
Today we spoke with Mark Sheridan from his office in London. Growing up Mark was an all around athlete, but couldn't conceive of swimming more than a mile until relatively recently. Being smack dab in the middle of the financial crisis as an employee of Leman Brothers in 2008, he sought the pool for comfort. After hiring a coach about a decade ago he was able to rapidly increase distance once his form improved. Since then, Mark has become a distance swimming addict. After swimming through the entire British Long Distance Swimming Association calendar he started knocking out swims in the United States. In addition to achieving swimming nirvana, Mark has logged several British firsts along the way. While he's done the English channel a few times Mark prefers swimming in a lake surrounded by mountains. In his own words: My name is Mark Sheridan. I live near Sevenoaks in Kent (UK) and am a mad keen open water ultra-distance swimmer. I have completed many swims over 21 miles including 43 mile Lac Leman (4th solo ever & 1st Brit), the English Channel (twice), Loch Lomond (44th person), the Catalina Channel in California, Two-way Windermere, Lake Tahoe, Lake Memphremagog and SCAR to name a few...I served on the committee of the British Long Distance Swimming Association for 7 years (President 2017), am the Swim Secretary the famously gruelling 9-mile Champion of Champions and distance training camps. I was awarded British Long Distance Swimming Association's Swimmer of the Year in 2013 and also won the Global Marathon Swimming Federation's Barra Award for Best Year in 2015. Above all, I enjoy sharing my experiences to help others reach their goals and giving back to this wonderful sport on a voluntary basis. I currently hold the British record for Lake Tahoe solo which I set in August 2018 taking almost 90mins off the prior benchmark. In June 2019, I completed 20 Bridges to bag the title of 'Triple Crown'. If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 30 Jul 2020 | Marcia Cleveland's Marathon Swim Story | 00:43:03 | |
Today we chatted with a marathon swimmer who first circumnavigated Manhattan in 1991. In 1994, she crossed the English Channel, documenting her preparation in her book Dover Solo. Upon completing the Catalina Channel in 2005 Marcia Cleveland set the record for the fastest Triple Crown, a record that still stands today. And she's still swimming marathons, having completed the Tsugaru Straight just last year. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer T | |||
| 04 Aug 2020 | Melinda Menzer's Marathon Swim Story | 00:43:58 | |
Lately I've spent some time with my kids looking at a globe, "if you fly over it, can you see the border?" they ask. No. These are lines drawn by man. Man argues, wars, and discriminates over lines, I tell them. As today's guest, Melinda Menzer says, "you can't fence in the water", and she loves swimming across those silly lines that are drawn on maps. To demonstrate the fluidity of borders, Melinda swam from the US to Mexico and back last year, in the process raising over $10,000 for HIAS, the world's oldest refugee agency. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 11 Aug 2020 | Jennifer Dutton's Marathon Swim Story | 00:39:59 | |
Jennifer Dutton started marathon swimming across Candlewood lake in Connecticut as a teenager in the 80's. 10 miles as part of a fundraiser swim - "Everyone did it. It wasn't a big deal. We didn't even train." she says. Now a mother to two college aged kids, Jennifer recently brought marathon swimming full circle by completing 27 miles in Lake Cochituate at her parents house. It wasn't the swim she wanted to do this year, but with her parents, who were her first supporters, cheering her on, and her son, who she was pregnant with during one of her many Boston Light swims, kayaking for her, you can hear in her voice how special it was. In her own words: Jennifer Dutton (nee Spencer) had a most ordinary high school swim career in Connecticut, then attempted college swimming at Bates College (ME) after a severe brain injury during freshman orientation. That season did not go very well, but she had completed a local 10-mile swim just prior to her injury and she soon found that the open water welcomed her back unconditionally. Since then, she has gone on to complete a wide variety of challenging open water marathon swims, including three firsts in Torch Lake in Michigan, and Keuka Lake and Great Sacandaga Lake in New York. Jen has been a high school coach in MetroWest (mostly at Wellesley High School) for nearly 20 years, and has completed two, two-year stints as an assistant coach at Wellesley College. She has been a local Masters coach for two decades and is a USMS Certified Level 3 Coach. She has two college-aged kids who swim and play water polo and a husband who is her tireless support crew. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 18 Aug 2020 | Qing Li's Marathon Swim Story | 00:50:09 | |
In this episode I spoke with Qing Li who started her story off by reminding us that not taking a risk is a risk in itself. Wise beyond her years, Qing's investment in self discovery after a successful, but extremely stressful English Channel swim, is sure to pay dividends in whatever she pursues next in swimming and in life. Qing was so open, honest, and shared so many pearls of wisdom throughout our conversation - I laughed, cried, and found myself wondering if I was doing enough in my own life as she reminded me, "Don't let anything get in the way of what you love, not even yourself." Qing's positivity is infectious, and I just love her energy, enthusiasm, and emotion. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 21 Aug 2020 | Anthony McCarley's Marathon Swim Story | 00:48:33 | |
In today's episode I spoke with Anthony McCarley. Two months before his 50th birthday, Anthony decided to fulfill his boyhood dream of swimming the English Channel. It took another 4 years, before his dream would come true. He's gone on to pioneer marathon swim routes, both in maturity and in new locations. Anthony insists that the only reason he continues to swim marathons is because of the community. Admittedly outcome driven, I immediately identified with Anthony. And I love how he's analyzed and broken down the attributes of a swim and applied those lessons to life. Both his, as well as his business clients. We could all learn a thing or two from Marathon swimmers! You're sure to pick up some helpful tips in this episode. Enjoy! Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 25 Aug 2020 | Sylvia Lacock's Marathon Swim Story | 00:47:05 | |
I first met Sylvia Lacock in 2019 at the marina in Camp Richardson about an hour before I set off for my swim across the length of lake Tahoe. At the time I was impressed by her knowledge of the lake, thoroughness in covering safety, and professionalism as a pilot. Later I came to find out that Sylvia had a marathon swim story all her own - FINALLY I pinned her down to tell us all about it. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 01 Sep 2020 | Catherine Breed's Marathon Swim Story | 00:36:55 | |
Today's guest is an Olympic Trials qualifier and Pan American gold medalist. Catherine Breed has always loved the water. She wasn't sure what to do after her college career swimming ended, but fortuitously, a friend introduced her to the Dolphin club, based at San Francisco's Aquatic Park. At her first open water swimming event hosted by the Dolphin Club event she was a complete unknown. She was immediately hooked. Her first marathon swim was completing the length of Lake Tahoe, in record setting time. I love how Catherine describes marathon swimmers as having to scratch an itch. This is exactly how it transpired for me! After completing my first 10 mile open water swim, I immediately jumped on the internet trying to find out what else was out there. Fresh on the scene, and incredibly driven, I suspect we'll be seeing a lot more of Catherine Breed in the marathon swimming world! In her own words: Former pool swimmer for Cal, 2x Pan American Gold Medalist, and 3x Olympic trials qualifier found love of open water in 2017. Since then had completed 2/ oceans 7 and broken 3 records along the way, currently holding fastest time for Lake Tahoe. Uses her platform to bring awareness to mental health and making the sport more inclusive and accessible. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux | |||
| 08 Sep 2020 | Bridget Simpson's Marathon Swim Story | 00:47:37 | |
Bridget Simpson thought the ocean was for playing in and didn't get into open water swimming until later in life, as a mom. She set her sights on a charity swim across the width of Lake Champlain, strategically increasing her distance from 2, 4, and then completed the 8 mile Shore to Shore Lake Champlain swim. She quickly realized that even though she wasn't fast, she could swim forever. Commonly distracted by the beauty of being out in the middle of a gorgeous lake, Bridget loves swimming at all times of the day night and commonly swims solo. Shortly after getting disqualified for missing the time cut off in the Lake George Open Water swim 10K at Hague, she set her sights on competing the 36 mile length of the lake. I'll let Bridget tell the story. In her own words: I do not come from a swim team background, other than one semester in high school. I’ve taught and guarded for years, but only in recent years has pool swimming become a part of my training, and largely for off season prep for meets, which I was finally brave enough to try in 2016. Even so, I enjoy the company of swimmers, enjoy events, and like locker room chat about goals and such, but am not drawn to the daily workout with a team more typical of Masters swimmers. I swim with a group for a mile weekly or a few times a week in the summer, and can share a lane with anyone, but most of my swimming is solo. I decide as I go what I will do and how far.
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 15 Sep 2020 | Lyn Goldsmith's Marathon Swim Story | 00:46:08 | |
In this exemplary episode of Marathon Swim Stories I chatted with Lyn Goldsmith - at 50 she decided to start kayaking. She loved supporting marathon swimmers as the trekked around Manhattan. While a lifelong water lover, she never considered swimming herself until a transformative experience swimming in a lake in Maine in her 60's. She tells us about her journey over the last 5 years, from her first open water swim against a stiff current where after swimming alone for some time a support boat notified her that she hadn't quite made it to the start buoy yet, to cold hamburgers after her finishing her first 10K in Bermuda, and reliving parts of her life as she swam down the East River around Manhattan. I call it an exemplary episode because I love Lyn's Marathon Swim Story. Sure, I love hearing from world record holders, swimming pioneers, and record setting swimmers, but there is something magic about hearing from the people who find joy purely in swimming and being grateful to finish a marathon. In her own words: Though I kayaked for swimmers going around Manhattan for about a decade, and always knew how to swim, I didn’t start swimming for love, or thinking about my stroke, until I was 62. I’ve been slowly increasing my distance and time in the open water because it’s my happy place.
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 22 Sep 2020 | Craig Lewin's Marathon Swim Story | 00:46:18 | |
I loved hearing Craig Lewin's Marathon Swim Story. Now a triple crown finisher, Craig was one of the first Americans to travel to England earlier this year, despite the pandemic and the 14 day quarantine period, in order to successfully swim across the English Channel. As Craig attests, it's valuable to have a coach keep you accountable as you pursue your swimming goals. In his own words: Craig Lewin is a USA Swimming Coach, ASCA Level 2 Coach and a US Masters Swimming Level 1 & 2 coach with over 10 years of swim coaching experience. He is a graduate of Boston College with degrees in Economics and Sociology, a graduate of Salem State College with a BS in Sport Movement Science and a graduate of Northeastern University with an MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Craig swam collegiately for the Division 1 Men's Swimming & Diving team at Boston College. He recently completed his Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming in July of this year with his English Channel Swim. Craig has done several marathon swims, including the Boston Light Swim, Swim Across the Sound 25km and the 25km swim at the USA Swimming Open Water National Championships in 2005 & 2006. He was a support swimmer for two separate English Channel swim attempts and recently completed his own solo swim across the English Channel in 2020. Along with marathon swimming, Craig has competed in triathlon at a high level and qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in 2008. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 29 Sep 2020 | Bill Shipp's Marathon Swim Story | 00:40:46 | |
I met Bill Shipp on a boat in the middle of a lake somewhere north of the Canadian border. I can still remember the sun trying to warm us despite the brisk fall morning air and the surprising calm on the water. The pontoon boat that was nearly swamped, as we were way over capacity. Full of cold and tired swimmers and kayakers who had been brutally beaten by the wind and waves all night long. None of us were making it to the north tip of Lake Memphremagog this day (though many would go back to complete it!). Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 06 Oct 2020 | Sarah Eismann's Marathon Swim Story | 00:51:55 | |
When I moved to the idyllic hamlet of Talent about 8 years ago, I was quickly adopted by my new swim family and have been lovingly supported and encouraged as I pursue marathon swims… but no one wants to swim as far as I do. That changed about a year ago when I was excitedly greeted at swim practice, "good morning Shannon! Hey, have you met Sarah? She's a marathon swimmer too!" Our schedules hardly jive, but we've connected here and there since then. It's wonderful to share the local water with a fellow limit pusher. I started doing triathlons in 2014…but I was deathly afraid of open water. My first open water (ocean) swim EVER was one month before my first triathlon. I almost fainted my heart was pounding so hard in my chest. Then I finished my first tri and was totally addicted to endurance sports. That’s when I “discovered” long distance open water swimming. And my life changed forever. Every big life lesson that I have learned in the last three years came from hours in the water, being tossed in huge swells, following my escort boat, finding swim community, fighting pain and panic, losing myself in the dark, or just listening to my breathing. In 2017 the Viking Width of Lake Tahoe was my first ever marathon swim, and less than a year later (on my 40th birthday) I became the second woman to circumnavigate Bermuda. I’m still utterly petrified of open water where I can’t see the bottom, but I’ll take that win. I swim because it gives me a sense of well being and a feeling accomplishment. I am completely enamored of all the sensations of being in the water, floating, feeling weightless, the feel of the water on my skin, feeling completely ensconced, the silence under the water, the noise of it rushing past my ears, the movement of gliding through perfectly still water, the power of each stroke, the blue of sky as seen from under the water, the world that exists in clear oceans, the rhythm of the waves, the undulation of swells, the perfectness of it all. I also swim to take myself out of all that and out of my comfort zone and to push myself beyond my limits both physically and mentally. The water can be a cruel mistress. She can toss you, fight you, throw you, make you cry, make you scream…and she is always right. She is always the most powerful. To learn how to be taken on that ride, to be respectful of everything she can do, to understand you are nothing, have no power, are less significant than a single drop in that vast body of water, and come out the other side humbled, safe, and more wise than when you started…that’s the goal. If you can do that, the rest of life is a piece of pie. Life on land holds no fear, no limits, no obstacles that can’t be overcome. Just be patient with the current. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com Music credit: Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux | |||
| 13 Oct 2020 | John Kenny's Marathon Swim Story | 00:52:53 | |
John Kenny says, "I started doing all of this stuff when I was a kid". Rather than getting over fears of open water and finding out that he can swim further, I love how he describes his parents having to get over the fact that he was going to swim no matter what. During his college days and beyond, John found his niche in the sport of open water swimming. Aside from working for 10 years on the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, making numerous rescues, and winning numerous lifeguard races, he also had amazing success at the National and International levels. John was a 5-time US National champion in distances ranging from 10K up to 25K. He was a 7-time National team member and has competed at a wide variety of races including Nationals, Olympic trials, Pan Ams, Pan Pacs, World Cups, and World Championships. He has been competing at local open water races since 1990, attended his first Open Water Nationals in 1997, and most recently represented the USA in the 25K at World Championships in 2008. There were many swimmers out there with more raw speed in the pool, but very few could match his experience, endurance, tactics, and innate sense of finding the fastest, most efficient way to finish an open water race. From short races to marathons, flat lake swims to rough ocean or turbulent river swims, John Kenny is the most experienced open water swimmer in the United States, if not the world. Other coaches in the triathlon realm claiming to be “open water experts” do not come close. Beginning in 2005, John began to race professionally as a triathlete. Although it took him a while to develop his cycling skills, he has recently begun to experience more success in multisport. Aside from winning many swim primes at major races such as 70.3 races and Lifetime Fitness races, John is almost always the first out of the water, even at the highest level of the sport. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux | |||
| 20 Oct 2020 | Marlys Cappaert's Marathon Swim Story | 00:43:32 | |
When I ask my Marathon Swim Story guests for a short bio, sometimes people send me a link to their Long Swims database entry. You won't find one for today's guest, but Marlys has an unparalleled drive to find her next big swim, and her rampant swim adventuring is something that I aspire to. In her own words: Marlys grew up in Michigan with a water-crazed mother who would resort to a bathtub if she couldn’t find a lake. She is forever an adventure swimmer who will attempt to swim across nearly anything. Marlys loves enabling others to swim ‘almost’ as much as she likes swimming herself. After careers in research plant pathology, software development, and middle management, Marlys decided SwimTrek guiding was the best. Her COVID-19 winter project is building a boat. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, email me! mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | Tracy Knight's Marathon Swim Story | 00:51:52 | |
A fellow marathon swimming mom, Tracy Knight discovered that there might be something to this distance stuff shortly before having kids. Her clue was that she completed more distance in an hour than fellow swimmers who would smoke her in practice! Thank you US Masters ePostals! After completing her first 5K she didn’t hesitate to make the jump to the 17K Portland Bridge swim… and thus a marathon swimmer was born. We talk about whether uniformity of scenery should be a new metric of marathon swims, being, perhaps, a reluctant marathon swimmer, and going swimming to avoid the incessant "mom… where are my socks!". In her own words: I did age group swim team 8-12; swam on a very low-key Division III college team and started masters swimming at 26. About 15 years ago, after reading “Swimming to Antarctica,” I realized I was a distance swimmer. As life intervened, it wasn’t until 2016 that I swam Big Shoulders 5k. I was hooked! In 2017, I did the Great Chesapeake Bay (4.4 miles), the Portland Bridge Swim (17k) and Swim the Suck. I’ve been looking for new open water challenges ever since. Stay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.com
Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration- Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. | |||