
🟢 New to the podcast? Start here. This episode brings together what actually matters in open water swimming. Over the past six months, this podcast has explored open water swimming through the voices of swimmers, coaches, scientists and practitioners. In this episode, we step back and reflect. What actually matters when you’re out in the water - when conditions change, plans break down and things don’t go to plan? Drawing on insights from across previous conversations, this episode brings together the key ideas that keep emerging - from adapting to unpredictable conditions, to mental resilience, fuelling, technique and understanding your own physiology. Because open water swimming isn’t just about how you prepare - it’s about how you respond. If you’ve been listening along, this is a chance to reflect on your own experience too. 👉 What stood out to you? 👉 What would you like to hear more about next? Thanks to all the guests who’ve shared their perspectives so far - and to everyone listening. If this episode resonates, follow the podcast - the next set of episodes will build on these ideas in more depth. Follow along on Instagram or Facebook and share your own experience from the episodes. https://www.instagram.com/scienceandartofows/ (@scienceandartofows) This interview was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. I acknowledge the Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of these lands and waters and pay my respects to Elders past and present.
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