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I believe swimming is more than just a past-time, it's about ecology, creativity, conquering personal demons and redefining the limits of endurance. Presented by Vicki, a London based outdoor swimmer who has swum the English Channel and around Manhattan. The podcast is about the heroes, the eccentrics, the spaces, the untold stories and all adventures of wild swimming.
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- 5 days ago1h 5m
Catalina: The big channel challenge
In this edition of the SwimOut podcast we tell the story of my Catalina Channel swim in California. This is a 20 mile swim, with many challenges to overcome, both practical and psychological. The podcast explores the many twists and turns of such a long journey. Both the podcast and the challenge are with the help of Oonagh, my wife and chief crew for this enormous undertaking. If successful the Triple Crown of open water swimming will be earned. We hear from coaches, pilots, observers and kayakers. My crew share their thoughts and Monica, my support swimmer, doubles as chief interviewer on board. We also get insights on the swim and how to be successful from Lynne Cox who first did the swim when she was only 14 years old. Plus we get to hear all the messages sent by my friends during the swim. Listen now to find out if I overcame my fears and won the battle against indecision, very rough conditions, an injured shoulder, exhaustion and scary wildlife. Find out more: @swimoutpodcast or swimout.net@ Catalina Channel Swimming Federation @ Swim For Tri@ Lynne Cox@ Bottom Scratcher Boat @ Sal Minty-Gravett @ Kalani Caldwell@ Kings Swimmers
- Aug 27, 202655 min
Swim Buddies
Our fourth podcast of this SwimOut season is all about diving in with our swim Buddies, the people who keep us coming back for another dip. These are the swimmers that push us, inspire us and look after us when the swims don't go to plan, the pals who become part of your swimming journey. We catch up with Hunter, my English Channel swimming and podcasting buddy. We have a fun morning with Girly Dips enjoying Pilates as well as a welcome splash and some giggles in the heatwave. We meet Naomi who tells us about all the groups she is part of which inspire and drive her to success in sport. I have a luscious dip at West Reservoir with a fabulous group who support each other through their mental health challenges. I go on a swimcamp in Jersey with Sal Minty-Gravett and record the delighted thoughts of my swim buddies for the week at the end of the trip. Finally I chat with Monica who will be my support swimmer for my Catalina challenge.Find out more: @swimoutpodcast or swimout.net #swimming#openwaterswimming#doverchannelswimming#iceswimming#Channelswimming #EnglishChannel
- Aug 6, 20261h 2m
Gertrude Ederle: First Woman to swim the English Channel
In this edition of the SwimOut podcast we celebrate New Yorker Gertrude Ederle who swam the English Channel 100 years ago this month. Gertrude was a pioneer, trailblazer and inspiration to women everywhere. We examine her achievement and look at her legacy, including a message from her niece Mary Ederle Ward. My guests include Elaine Howley who sets the historical scene. Then we hear the story of the big swim from Glenn Stout who reads from his book, Young Woman and the Sea, upon which the movie of the same name was based. We also hear from Halani Moss-Vete who writes about how we, as swimmers, follow in the wake of Ederle. Then we delve into the legacy that she left hearing from Diana Nyad who met Ederle in person. I also interview Bryony Rowe who hopes to cross the EC possibly on the day of the Ederle swim, as well as chatting to Jaimie Monahan who, as a New Yorker, is a big fan of her swimming compatriot. We also round up various events happening in celebration of the swim this summer.Find out more: @swimoutpodcast or swimout.net#swimming#openwaterswimming#doverchannelswimming#gertrudeederle#Channelswimming #EnglishChannel
- Apr 3, 202655 min
Feed to Succeed: Expert Nutrition Advice
In this edition of the SwimOut podcast we are finding out all about Nutrition and swimming, especially in longer swims. We explore what to use for fuel during training periods and also on event day, and look at what can go wrong and why! In a round table format we have guest Emily Javon @emilyjevonsnutrtion who has a PHD in Metabolism and Nutrition, and is a registered Nutritionist, specialising in endurance sports including swimming. Emily outlines the principles and the basics for us. We also have Bryony Rowe @bryony.eve.swims who is training for the English Channel and is an enthusiast about Nutrition. Finally, we have my wife, Oonagh, who is in charge of my feeds on the big event day. Products we talked about Styrkr carbohydrates and rice bars Glucose Tablets - Dextrose SIS (Science in Sport) - Rego recovery range Find out more: @swimoutpodcast or swimout.net #swimming #openwaterswimming #doverchannelswimming #iceswimming #Channelswimming #EnglishChannel
- Mar 20, 202648 min
Jane Asher: The World Record Breaker
This episode celebrates Jane Asher - an extraordinary swimmer who, at age 95, is still breaking records in Masters swimming competitions. Jane, who swam as a young person, only returned to competitive swimming in her 50’s and now holds over 100 world records. She particularly dominates in frontcrawl, backcrawl and the individual medley - which is all four strokes! This year, as she reaches the age of 95, she moves into a new age group, so is starting on her mission to break or set records in the 95-99 age group. She has also completed a number of open water swims including the Hellespont from Europe to Asia. Described by a fellow swimmer and competition host as “The true definition of an ELITE swimmer” * she has inspired many swimmers. She has heaps of awards and has been a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame since 2006 as well as being awarded a British Empire Medal in 2018. Last year she entered the Swim England Hall of Fame too. As well as swimming and breaking world records she also coached and taught swimming. Although not strictly an open water swimmer, she is a truly inspiring person with many great swimming stories to share. *From Ian Woollard, Barnet Copthall SC Find out more: @swimoutpodcast or swimout.net
- Dec 4, 202539 min
Captain Webb: The Channel Conqueror
This special edition of the SwimOut podcast pays tribute to Captain Matthew Webb who, in 1875, made history as the first person to swim the English Channel. Our dramatisation brings his story to life: A village lad who ran away to sea, saw the world and was inspired to make the impossible happen. The story recounts the many challenges he had to overcome - from shifting tides to jellyfish. It details what kept him going during his gruelling feat of valour, from beef tea to brandy and more importantly, his friends and family onboard the support vessel. His motto “ Nothing great is easy” is testament to his grit, endurance and bravado. Join us on this heroic swim to France, with Captain Webb, The Channel Conqueror. Find out more: @swimoutpodcast or swimout.net
- Nov 19, 202548 min
English Channel - Ask the experts
Vicki facilitates a conversation between experts and swimmers planning to do the swim. Expert Kevin Murphy is acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest open water swimmers. He has 28 solo Channel swims and three doubles to his credit. He has also swum the North Channel three times and is known as King of both the English and North Channels. Also with bags of expertise is Kathy Batts who has completed many relay crossings of the English Channel and a solo, as well as many other swims across the globe. She and Kevin also look after the paperwork for a large number of the Channel swims and lead the The King’s Swimmers which runs swim camps and regular training in Dover. Our aspiring swimmers are Bryony Rowe who swam as child then took up triathlons and now has refound her love of sea swimming, and Christophe Donot who loves to swim and make ceramics and as a French man is keen to swim to France, although London is now very much his home. Find out more: @swimoutpodcast or swimout.net @ The King Swimmers @christophe_ceramics @Bryony.eve.swims
- Nov 6, 202546 min
Indian Channel Swimmers
Vicki explores why so many Indian swimmers come to swim the English Channel. She starts by chatting to Anshuman Jhingran who she met on the beach in Dover in 2025 when he was waiting for his Channel crossing and who now has 6 of the 7 Oceans Severn Swims. Next up we hear from Bula Chowdhury who swam the English Channel twice in 1989 and 1999 making her the 21st Indian swimmer to achieve this feat. Sal Minty-Gravett talks about her work helping Indian swimmers to acclimatise for their cold water swims. Lastly we talk about swimming many Channels with Prabhat Koli and his father and coach Koli Koli. Prabhat was the youngest swimmer to achieve the Oceans Seven challenge in 2023. We also delve into the history and future of Openwater swimming in India. Find out more: @swimoutpodcast or swimout.net Link to Podcast is in the Bio @Anshuman Jhingran @Bula Chowdhury @Sal Minty-Gravett @Prabhat Koli #swimming #openwaterswimming #doverchannelswimming #iceswimming #Indianswimmers #indianlongdistanceswimmers
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I believe swimming is more than just a past-time, it's about ecology, creativity, conquering personal demons and redefining the limits of endurance. Presented by Vicki, a London based outdoor swimmer who has swum the English Channel and around Manhattan. The podcast is about the heroes, the eccentrics, the spaces, the untold stories and all adventures of wild swimming.
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