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Sheswimsheswims podcastTaper to nationals, north channel window and false bay chatsDee and Ian catch up on a few busy weeks which saw Ian spend 5 days poolside at the NAC for nationals with bluefin SC, both supported the Galway bay swim finish and Dee tried not to wonder how her NC window might have been had she not taken a notion for hill running and broken her leg.When Dee says decent respectable times about this NC window it’s important to point out that she means that as a time she would like for herself and a time she thinks she could manage, aware that her pr...2025-07-3047 minSheswimsheswims podcastA dive into the Galway bay swimDee and Ian have a catch up on all things swimming since last week.Ian has been busy coaching Bluefin SC to nationals while Dee has been adapting to life as a swim observer with a busy weekend of solo Galway bay swims and the Atlantic Masters Swim Ireland Renville swim for RNLI and Oranmore Maree Coastal Search and Rescue unit.Both Dee and Ian have taken part in the Frances Thornton Galway Bay swim for Cancer Care West and share their experiences and some tips for any first timers. Both will be...2025-07-1640 minSheswimsheswims podcastAnd we’re backIt’s drifted into a few years since season one so there is a lot to catch up on.It’s the 19th anniversary of Ian’s round Ireland relay and Dee’s season has been unexpectedly cut short. Delighted to be back together for all of the swim chats. music by Enda Gallery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-0939 minSheswimsheswims podcast60m under ice in FinlandThis week we are joined by Claire Ryan @under5degrees, “Ireland’s coldest free diver” and most extreme ice miler.She tells us how she went from being a social dipper only getting into swimming 7 years ago to the extreme swimmer she is today.We talk a little bit about the endorphin rush she gets from cold water and how there is a place for everyone in swimming and it is safe to say Claire has absolutely found hers!Music by Enda GalleryProduction by Sound to Light Studios...2023-06-171h 03Sheswimsheswims podcastA little bit of everythingThis week Dee and Ian catch uP on how their training is going, and how Ians squad are recovering after a heavy week of racing at nationals. Ian even gives away the secrets of success with a team who train in a 20m Pool and Dee proves that she doesn’t always go to the sea prepared or even go with what her training plan has called for. Grab a cup of something put your feet up and listen in on the chats. If you want to get involved send us...2023-06-0245 minSheswimsheswims podcastDan wallaceToday we are joined by Dan Wallace. Dan tells us all about his route from starting swimming at a small swim club with no early mornings in Scotland to winning an Olympic silver medal.We talk about the highs and lows which came with that process, after retiring at 24 he has come back to swimming in a different light. 6 years later Dan is the driving force of an English Channel relay team, swimming in cold water and he has even competed in winter swimming alongside daily dips in the cold waters of Scotland....2023-05-2654 minSheswimsheswims podcastLearning from coachingDee and Ian have a catch up on their training, Dee is 4 months out from the North Channel and Ian is pushing out what he is doing in the sea ahead of Galway bay.The swimmers we coach have been to nationals and all have had PB's in their events. Seeing their success is keeping both of us motivated.Drills we like & drills we use.How do you turn with a snorkel in?sheswimsheswims@gmail.comMusic by Enda GalleryProduction by...2023-05-1939 minSheswimsheswims podcastIs it really 80% mental?Jim Townhill talks to Dee and Ian about his introduction to meditation, how it has helped his training and how he has shared his experience with other athletes.Jim's email - info@hanzechiropractie.nlwww.hanzechiropractie.nlsheswimsheswims@gmail.comMusic by Enda GalleryProduction by Sound to Light StudiosProducer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-121h 09Sheswimsheswims podcastMaking PlansIn this Episode Ian and Dee talk about their preparation for Galway Bay swim and North Channel.How they came to the point of wanting to do these swims and what they need to work on.Training by hours not by distance and chasing speed.Names dropped - Joe Kennelly - instagram @_hightide_galway sheswimsheswims@gmail.comMusic by Enda GalleryProduction by Sound to Light StudiosProducer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2023-05-0543 minSheswimsheswims podcastWho are we?This is the first episode of Sheswimsheswims, it is an introduction to hosts Dee and Ian their swimming backgrounds and their plans for the future.sheswimsheswims@gmail.comMusic by Enda GalleryProduction by Sound to Light StudiosProducer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-281h 03Sheswimsheswims podcastShe Swims He Swims TrailerShe is Dee Newell, He is Ian Claxton, they are swimmers and swim coaches both in open water and in the pool. In this podcast they will have conversations about their own training as well as with some guests about all things water related.Email any questions, thoughts or comments to sheswimsheswims@gmail.comFollow us on instagram @sheswimsheswimsAnd watch us on you tube @sheswimsheswimsMusic by Enda GalleryProduction by Sound to Light StudiosProducer : Paul Swaine Hosted on...2023-04-2101 min