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Swimming The StraitRebecca and the Power of Perseverance in Open WaterJoining us is Rebecca Hollingsworth, an ultra marathon swimmer whose impressive resume includes some of the most challenging swims in the world.
Today, we'll dive deep into Rebecca's inspiring story, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and unwavering determination that drive her to push the limits of what's possible in the world of swimming. Get ready for an episode filled with motivation, incredible feats, and the relentless spirit of a true marathon swimmer.
2024-06-1440 minSwimming The StraitCraig Stevens and a life story of how the ocean behaves.Welcome to episode 7. Today’s guest studies the Ocean for a living, he has spent half of his life traveling the world to do so an, has dunked himself into almost frozen water in the coldest place on Earth. Join us on a conversation about all things oceanography and swimming in cold water.
2023-12-3136 minSwimming The StraitAdriana Milne and how to go from 1 km swim to 17.5 km in 2 yearsAdriana shares with us why she started swimming. In this episode we talk about mental health, grief, community and training hard to achieve your swimming goals.
2023-01-1329 minSwimming The StraitCasey Glover and how to swim the Cook Strait faster than the ferryCasey Glover shares with us his love for the Ocean, how to train to cross the Cook Strait and life beyond swimming.
2022-09-0436 minSwimming The StraitGráinne Moss and the journey towards the North ChannelGráinne Moss shares with us her learnings from swimming since the age of 5. We will chat about "having fun" in freezing water, resuming swimming after a few years gap, new challenges and a very interesting encounter in the Cook Strait.
2022-06-3038 minSwimming The StraitVictoria Pinarello and what it takes to swim the 40.2 km of Lake TaupoVictoria Pinarello shares with us how to prepare for a 40.2 km swimming event; we discuss about mental strength, training, sleeping and very special high carb diet.
2022-06-1129 minSwimming The StraitPhil Rush and the Cook Strait, a long life storyPhilip Rush shares with us the knowledge acquired over many years of cold water, long distance swimming. From swimming over 6 hours in 6 degrees to guiding people across Cook Strait, New Zealand.
Feel inclined to cross Cook Strait? Find Phil here https://cookstraitswim.org.nz/
2022-06-1137 minSwimming The StraitDougal Dunlop and the Washing Machines swimming groupDougal Dunlop shares swimming adventures with us; teaching, competing and creating a community of swimmers that challenge every day the Wellington weather to enjoy the wonders of open water swimming.
2022-06-1128 minSwimming The StraitSwimming the Strait TrailerSeason 1 of Swimming the Strait dives into the stories of New Zealand's most inspiring swimmers. From oceanographers to world record holders, each episode explores the mindset, challenges, and triumphs of those who dare to push beyond the shore.
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