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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.

Heatwaves, wildfires, hurricanes and flooding caused by climate change are already impacting people and nature. Adaptation until now has been incremental with governments and institutions tinkering around the edges of current systems. This will not be enough. Sink or Swim explores the hard choices that lie ahead concerning how people earn a living, the way governments manage relationships between countries, and how communities accommodate the movement of people. Should people be encouraged to move away from the coast?

Despite the tensions of a world still recovering from World War I, during the summer of 1926, the story that enthralled the public revolved around four young American swimmers - Gertrude Ederle, Mille Gade, Lillian Cannon, and Clarabelle Barrett - who battled the weather, each other, and considerable odds to become the first woman to conquer the brutal waters of the English Channel. The popular East Coast tabloids from New York to Boston engaged in rivalries nearly as competitive as the swimmers themselves.

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.

An inciteful conversation with Sports Psychologist Gareth Shaw exploring the many aspects of learning to swim. In this episode we look at children, adult beginners and the athlete and how the brain and the psychological aspects impact on the journey.

Jim & Jeff Wood are brothers who have been immersed in the swimming world since they could walk. From swimming lessons as toddlers, competitive swim mets as kids, collegiate athletics, and now successful Swim School owners. They have dedicated their careers to learning how kids learn to swim best -- and now they want to pass all their findings to you!

Every swimmer has a story to tell. Writer and swimmer Shona Riddell chats to adventure swimmers, winter dippers, marathon swim coaches, marine conservationists and more to find out how they got started and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you’re a swimmer yourself, or just interested in stories about the sea and people expanding their comfort zones, you'll enjoy these swim chats. Please hit the 'Follow' button so you don’t miss an episode. Contact me via swimchatswithshona at gmail dot com. Support the podcast and become a Swim Buddy via patreon.com/SwimChats

Welcome to Swim + Tell — where we go beyond the lanes to meet the people making waves in swimming. From Olympians and college captains to rising stars and the coaches who shape them, each episode dives into the real stories behind their journeys — the work, the setbacks, and the moments that define them. Candid, inspiring, and real...Swim + Tell brings you inside the sport, from local pools to the world stage.

Swim Smart est un podcast pour les nageurs adultes qui ne veulent plus bricoler leurs séances. Ici, on ne parle pas de performance à tout prix, ni de recettes miracles. On parle de compréhension, de pédagogie, et de choix conscients dans l’eau. Chaque épisode gratuit t’aide à : comprendre ce que tu fais dans l’eau (et pourquoi) identifier ce qui bloque réellement ta progression prendre du recul sur ta pratique arrêter de confondre motivation et structure 👉 Le podcast est volontairement un espace de réflexion. Il ne te dit pas quoi nager. Il t’aide à comprendre comment ...

Drugs in sport are big news and the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport is common. Here, Chris Cooper, a top biochemist at the University of Essex, looks at the science behind drugs in sport. Using the performance of top athletes, Cooper begins by outlining the limits of human performance. Showing the basic problems of human biochemistry, physiology, and anatomy, he looks at what stops us running faster, throwing longer, or jumping higher. Using these evidence-based arguments he shows what the body can, and cannot, do.

This podcast dives into extraordinary swims in extraordinary places, celebrating the spirit of adventure, endurance, and connection to water and nature that defines open-water swimming. Each episode features in-depth conversations with swimmers, organisers, and explorers who have taken on remarkable challenges or brought people together in some of the world’s most awe-inspiring waters — from glacial lakes and wild rivers to vast oceans and hidden coastal coves.Through their stories, we uncover not only the physical and mental challenges of swimming in such environments but also the ...

In diesem Podcast erhältst du neben witzigen Geschichten aus dem Schwimmbad vor allem praktische Tipps dein Schwimmen auf das nächste Level zu heben.

This book is both a lesson in true grit and determination, but its goal is one that is attainable. Andy isn't a sporting superstar, he holds down a nine-to-five job and all the pressures that go with it; he isn’t blessed with speed and talent; there are no multi-million pound sponsorship deals; yet this remarkable "common man" is inspiring in a way that some of today’s sporting superstars have forgotten how to be.

Swim Collegiate Series by JOLYN is a series of showcase swim meets for male and female swimmers between the ages of 13 to 19 years old. Showcase your talents for DI, II, and III Collegiate Swim Coaches! Check us out online at www.swimcollegiateseries.com

The Swim Ireland Podcast takes you to the heart of Irish aquatics, with deep dives into coaching, high performance, and life in the water. Our podcasts come in series of six episodes, with our first launching in April 2021: The Coaching Series - getting to the nitty gritty of what it takes to coach the finest aquatic stars in Ireland in an Olympic & Paralympic year. Coming this summer...The Olympic Athlete Series and The Paralympic Athlete Series, where we talk directly to the Irish aquatic stars heading to Tokyo 2021. Subscribe to be first to know when they launch, and follow us on social ...

Welcome to the Swim Coaches Base podcast. Get ready to build up your knowledge base from other swim coaches around the world. The SCB is the #1 podcast for swim coaches, bringing you the best conversations with top coaches to help you become a better coach. The Swim Coaches Base podcast is hosted by Chris Ritter and powered by RITTER Sports Performance. Check out more swim coach resources from RITTER - rittersp.com Sponsored by A3 Performance.

Listen as we talk about all things swimming! Technique, training, tips, random thoughts, maybe a food joke here and there, and more! Swim Out of the Box has everything swimming you can imagine, except for the water…

Welcome to my podcast! I will be interviewing triathletes to find out their stories, successes, and questions from fans. Look out for the first episode coming before the end of 2022.

Swimming tales of adventure! From lidos to lakes, rivers to the sea, this podcast celebrates the joy of swimming in the great outdoors.

Welcome to Splash Cast - the podcast from Swim Wales! Splash Cast brings you expert insight, inspiring interviews, eye-opening case studies and more from across the Welsh aquatic community and beyond! Monthly episodes will explore a range of issues across different aquatic sports, encompassing masters, development, para and disability and performance level aquatics.