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‘Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.’ CHRIS HEMSWORTH ‘A hero who is as humble as he is resilient… testament to a “never give up” spirit!’ BEAR GRYLLS ‘From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.’ ANT...

Humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; now in the 21st century, we swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. Swimming is an introspective and silent sport in a chaotic and noisy age; it’s therapeutic for both the mind and body; and it's an adventurous way to get from point A to point B. It's also one route to that elusive, ecstatic state of flow.

Whether in lake, lido, river or sea, we know the benefits of swimming outdoors and in nature—environmentally friendly and accessible, it can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquillity. Winter Swimming takes this one step further, as contact with cold water all year round can also have a significant positive impact on our physical health, confidence and well-being. Danish scientist Susanna Søberg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the 'cold-shock response', the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts.

This extensive biography provides an incredibly detailed and intimate look at the life and swimming career of Katie Ledecky - one of the most accomplished and dominant athletes in the history of the sport. It takes readers on a journey from Ledecky's early beginnings as a young girl with a passion for swimming in Washington D.C., to her rise as a teenage phenomenon who burst onto the international scene. The piece meticulously chronicles all of Ledecky's major accomplishments, including her record-breaking performances at the Olympics, World Championships, and other elite competitions where ...

Welcome to SWIM ROOTS. Hosts Bryce Davies and Nicky Young share stories from the people who define the Culture of Open Water swimming. Athletes. Rebels. Dippers. Risk takers. Lifeguards. Adventurers. Pioneers. Community leaders. Pirates. We explore the Drive and Passion that draws each of us to the water, and celebrate the diversity of community. Misfits who share a calling.

本書で紹介するのは、とにかく地味で、華のない知識。でも、これだけは⾃信をもって⾔えます。『“PFCバランス”こそ、王道にして⼀⽣モノの知識！』PFCとは、タンパク質・脂質・炭⽔化物のこと。

Written by one of the most revered surfers of his generation, Gerry Lopez's Surf Is Where You Find It is a collection of stories about a lifetime of surfing. But more than that, it is a collection of stories about the lessons learned from surfing. It presents 38 stories about those who have...

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Monopolists, the incredible story of Olympic sailor Kevin Hall and the psychiatric syndrome that makes him believe he stars in a television show of his life.

Ruth's tribe are her lively children and her filmmaker husband, Simon, who has motor neurone disease and can communicate only with his eyes. Ruth's other tribe are the friends who gather at the cove in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, and regularly throw themselves into the freezing cold water just for kicks. The Tragic Wives' Swimming Club, as they jokingly call themselves, meet to cope with the extreme challenges life puts in their way, not to mention the monster waves rolling over the horizon.

En podcast om trening, tidsklemmer og veien mot Ironman 2025 sett fra ulike perspektiver! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In De Zwemclub neemt Mariëlle je deze winter mee het water in. Een podcast over buitenzwemmen, kou, dippen en de magie van vroeg opstaan en zwemmen in natuurwater. Elke maand duikt ze met haar trainers in een nieuw thema: van hoe je begint tot waarom koffie en taart na afloop minstens zo belangrijk zijn als de duik zelf. Voor iedereen die buiten zwemt of dipt, dit wil gaan doen en wat meer kennis wil opduiken of wat meer motivatie kan gebruiken. Bij De Zwemclub is iedereen welkom! Zwem of dip je met ons mee? Laat vooral van je horen als je ook mee zwemt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Black Country Radio - Afternoon Show (Wednesdays) 12-3pm with Steve Coussens.A lovely interview with Ellie Simmonds in connection with the campaign launch of 'Move Together from Active Black Country.Also chatting about Strictly Come Dancing, Music, and of course Paralympic successes.Just what music was Ellie listening to prior to those big races? Find out now, plus much more.

Bon alors, dans ce podcast JB explore le monde du triathlon et du sport en générale, sous toutes ses facettes. Interviews, retours d’expériences, avec des spécialistes ou des champions.Retrouvez plein de sujets traités avec sueur et passion, toujours à la recherche de la performance. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Be Fierce & Tri Podcast featuring The Tri Mom Jill Bartholomew discusses contemporary topics related to Triathlons, Ironman ~and~ runDisney for new and experienced endurance athletes. Be sure to subscribe so you get all the newest tips, tricks and discussions!

Writers Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey come to you fresh from a dip in their local reservoir, to discuss their wild swimming exploits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saiyami Kher is attempting her first Triathlon and through this podcast, YOU can come along for the ride EVERYDAY! (and swim, and run). Over these 90 days we talk about her emotions, her struggles, and her training. We also get a sneak peak into the life of one of India's top actors, because Saiyami will continue to shoot for films (day long shifts!) and continue to be a commentator for live cricket, while trying to squeeze in training, eat right, rest and recover. It's REAL, RAW and UNCENSORED! Whether this podcast for you is about fitness, about mental health, about motivation, or simply ...

This comprehensive biography details the incredible life and swimming career of American olympian Ryan Murphy. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Murphy showed prodigious talent from a very young age, smashing national age group records as a teenager. The piece chronicles his unparalleled success at the University of Florida, where he became one of the most decorated NCAA swimmers ever with 7 individual national titles. It dives into Murphy's brilliant Olympic performances, including his multiple gold medals and world record-breaking times at the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Games. The biography ...

"Welcome to my awesome Podcast. Join me for fun adventures, cool experiments, exciting story time, interviews, Sports and lots of laughter. It's a place where learning meets play, just for awesome people like you!"

Welcome to the Unfiltered Waters Podcast, where we dive deep into the untold stories of athletes. Our podcast brings together the wisdom and experiences of two Olympic champions, Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin. Join us as we journey through the lives of athletes, showcasing their triumphs, challenges, and the unfiltered reality of what it takes to become a champion. We invite you to partner with us on this inspiring and impactful venture.

We want you to enjoy meeting, swimmers and coaches from all over the world.We will meet past and present champions and legends from the sport of swimming.There will be some great conversations about what makes them successful as well as how they have overcome stressful times!There will also be a little bit of fun and games along the way!Join us to celebrate even thing wonderful about the sport of Swimming.Let's gooooooo!