Training for a challenge that might not happen – JQ054

05/24/20 • 45 min

Welcome to the Swim Wild podcast. This week's guest is Jason, and he is in the unenviable position of having a channel swim crossing scheduled for 4th August, but no guarantee that it will go ahead due to coronavirus. How do you stay focused under such uncertainty? How do you stay fit and acclimatised with pools closed and access to the sea severely restricted? How do you psychologically prepare? All the answers are in the podcast. If you'd like to support the Aspire charity that Jason is raising money for please follow this link. Things we talk about that you might want to know more about Kit Hill quarry, Buckfastleigh Open Air Pool, GB Ice Championships in Cheltenham

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The sea talks to you – SI053

Welcome to another Swim Wild podcast. This week I am speaking to Sally in Orkney about her first season wild swimming. It is a lovely, reflective conversation which took place with the back drop of coronavirus lock down in full force across the UK. This puts into sharp relief what things mean to us and their significance in our lives when they are temporarily, although we don't know how long for, out of our reach. Our realities through this crisis will differ depending on where in the world we live, and what access to open water we each might have. However you are coping, stay safe and well and hopefully we can all get back in the water soon. Things we mention you might want to know more about Orkney, Kirkwall, Orkney Polar Bears, Durness, Polar Bear Challenge

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Listening to my wild voice – SDO055

Welcome back to Swim Wild podcast - the podcast for anyone who swims outdoors. My guest this week is Sandra Dee Owens. Sandra has cultivated her own philosophy and approach to life which encompasses adventure, the outdoors and movement, and wild swimming, especially through the winter is a key part of this. We talk about motivation, taking control of fear and making it work for you, being on a solo journey with friends and bringing more adventure into life by inviting it in. Sandra has so much to share and offer, including a bespoke jewellery business, her books and videos about her techniques for being fit and warm while pushing the boundaries of what you think is possible for yourself. Check them out - she shares so generously.

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