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Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastOTILLO Mackinac Island 2025 Race ReportWelcome to episode 295 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great one for everyone this week. Chris just got back from ÖTILLÖ Mackinac Island where he raced as part of Team Musubi & Mofongo with friend of the podcast John Branderhorst (part of Team Kancho Boyz.) They had a blast racing the last(?) edition of the race in northern Michigan. In this race report, they share all the sights, sounds and smells of what was the most spectator friendly Swimrun in America.Enjoy!~~~That’s it for...
2025-08-2850 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastThe End of an Era: Swimrun NC's Final Race w/ Herbert KrabelWelcome to episode 277 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this episode we discuss the finale of Swimrun NC at Hanging Rock State Park, North Carolina. We're joined by Herbert Krabel, one of the co-founders and race directors of Swimrun NC, who shares insights about the race's history, memorable moments, local community involvement, and why the race is ending. We also announce a special giveaway, reflect on the race's impact on the Swimrun community, and bid farewell to an iconic event in North American Swimrunning.00:00 Introduction to Swimrun00:53 We...
2025-04-2442 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ and Back Again w/ Team Mamaa BoyzWelcome to episode 247 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a heartwarming episode for everyone this week. Joining us to share their ÖTILLÖ journey is Team Mamaa Boyz: Jarett and Pete. You might remember them from Episode 214 of the show where we interviewed them right after they found out that they qualified for ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship and we asked them to come back to close the circle on their journey. If you’re not inspired after listening to this conversation, listen to it again.Enjoy!~~~
2024-09-261h 13
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastThe Ultimate Gear Guide for ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World ChampionshipWelcome to episode 242 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!If you’re racing Worlds in a few weeks, you’ve likely reached the “throw money at the problem” stage of your training. At this point the hay is in the barn but you want to make sure that you’ve got your kit dialed in for the demands of what is, for anyone not doing the One Water Race, the longest Swimrun that most will face. In this episode, we will share our thoughts on the ideal Swimrun kit for ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World...
2024-08-2228 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ Casco Bay 2024 Race ReportWelcome to episode 241 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this episode we share our fourth race report of the year for ÖTILLÖ Casco Bay. This was our fifth time racing the long course/World Series distance. It was also our twentieth Swimrun as a team! It was an amazing weekend in Portland, all things considered, and we can’t wait to share our experience at America’s original Swimrun with all of you.Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoy...
2024-08-151h 04
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTaking on Big Challenges w/Susie MoonanWelcome to episode 240 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode for everything this week. Joining us for a third time on the podcast is elite Swimrunner, Sociologist, Sport Psychologist, Performance and Mindset Coach, and our friend, Susie Moonan. In this conversation we discuss taking on big challenges and she prepares to take on the biggest Swimrun challenge of them all: The One Water Race. We loved this conversation and can’t wait for you to check it out!But first…Training UpdateIt’s R...
2024-08-0854 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastFolsom Swimrun 2024 Race ReportWelcome to episode 239 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this show we share our race recap for the 2024 edition of TBF Racing’s Folsom Swimrun. We raced the short and long courses and had a ton of fun participating in the only Swimrun race in California. The positive vibes were high and it was great to see this event keep growing year over year.Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to...
2024-08-0131 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTop 5 Swimrun Fueling TipsWelcome to episode 238 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this week’s show we share our top 5 (10) fueling tips for Swimrun. Our fueling strategies have gotten so much better over the years and we have to give a lot of credit to the folks at Precision Fuel and Hydration for most, if not all, of the insight that we share in this episode. Get your notepads out for this one!Top 5 tips:“Knowledge is Power” (Know your numbers/Train your gut/practice race day nutrition) Proper fueling in training...
2024-07-2531 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastEffortless Swimming w/ Brenton FordWelcome to episode 237 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode for everyone this week. Joining to talk about all things swimming is the founder of Effortless Swimming: Brenton Ford. If you’re not following their IG account for the wealth of swim tips that they share, you will by then of this conversation!But first…Training UpdateWith ÖTILLÖ Whistler in our rear view mirror, we have a couple of races coming up in quick succession with the Folsom Swimrun in a week and...
2024-07-1849 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastOTILLO Whistler 2024 Race ReportWelcome to episode 236 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Thank you for listening and/or watching the show on Youtube! Make sure to like, subscribe, comment, and leave us a review!Our second race of 2024 is in the books and it was a blast. In this episode, we share our race report for ÖTILLÖ Whistler and take you on our journey (with families in tow) to the first ÖTILLÖ event in Canada. Spoiler Alert: much fun was had, core memories were formed, and copious amounts of poutine was consumed.Enjo...
2024-07-1152 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastLive from Whistler with Staffan BjörklundWelcome to a bonus episode of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Thank you for listening and/or watching the show on Youtube! Make sure to like, subscribe, comment, and leave us a review!We are live from Whistler and joined by Ötillö race director Staffan Björklund. We discuss recent races, including the World Championship and Bjorklund's experiences and reflections. The conversation covers the growth of the swimrun sport, strategies for newcomer engagement, and the importance of community in racing. Bjorklund shares his thoughts on the unique challenges and joys of sw...
2024-07-0724 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastCountdown to ÖTILLÖ: Whistler EditionWelcome to episode 235 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great show for everyone this week. We’ve brought back our fan-favorite Countdown to ÖTILLÖ format from the LTBz vault to discuss our upcoming ÖTILLÖ Whistler race. In this edition, we discuss our training, what gear we’re planning on using, nutrition, hydration and race strategy, and so much more. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Canada and can’t wait to race!Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you...
2024-07-0441 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastLTBz Top 5 Lists Guessing Game ShowWelcome to episode 234 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Thank you for listening and/or watching the show on Youtube! Make sure to like, subscribe, comment, and leave us a review!We’re trying something new this week. In this episode, we will be quizzing each other on how well we know how the other thinks by guessing the contents of some top five lists about random aspects of Swimrun. This will be a “family feud” style game and we hope that you will learn some things that will help you at y...
2024-06-2720 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastBellingham Swimrun 2024 Race ReportQueue the first Rock Flute intro for 2024Welcome to episode 232 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got our first race report of the year for everyone this week. We just got back from racing Quest Races’ Bellingham Swimrun and we had a blast! It was great to be back racing again in the Pacific Northwest and the vibes, the course, and the community did not disappoint. Friendly reminder that you can watch the show on our YouTube channel or listen wherever podcasts are heard. Enjoy!
2024-06-1342 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastGear Talk: FORM GogglesWelcome to episode 230 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Gear Talk is back! In this episode we do a deep dive into the FORM Smart Swim 1 and 2 Goggles. FORM was cool enough to support the show last month and send us pairs of their new Smart Swim 2 goggles. Since we had already purchased the Smart Swim 1 goggles we sent a pair up to Annie for her to test in “the lab.” We break down this amazing piece of training (and racing) tech and share our pull buoy rankings.Enjoy!~~~
2024-05-3053 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastYet To Be Named New Show Format with Coach Liz GildenWelcome to episode 229 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a brand new show format for everyone this week. This “Yet To Be Named Show Format” is definitely not going to be called “Coaches Corner” but definitely features our first guest, Coach Liz Gilden. She’s a former pro triathlete, a fellow Swimrun kool-aid drinker and half of Team #batmansparents, the official meteorologist of The Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast, and endurance coach. In this show we pepper her with all the coaching questions that people send us.W...
2024-05-2350 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun 101: The Best Swimrun Shoes for 2024Welcome to episode 228 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a new addition to our Swimrun 101 Series this week. In this episode we discuss the state of the Swimrun shoe in 2024, share our thoughts in choosing the right Swimrun shoe for your next race, and give our rankings on the current shoes that are out there.Note, you can watch this episode on YouTube.First, The State of the Swimrun Shoe in 2024Lots of great options…probably starting with what you already haveWhile most trail run sh...
2024-05-1626 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastRob Preston, One Water Race ChampionWelcome to episode 227 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re stoked to welcome back to show our friend and legendary adventure racer Rob Preston. His team is gearing up to defend their One Water Race title and we checked with him on what it’s like to race a Swimrun that only takes a few hours, what it’s like to swim 70kms, and other such mind blowing topics.But first…Training UpdateTraining is underway for ÖTILLÖ Whistler. We did our first Swimrun of the year ove...
2024-05-0955 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastThe Ask Us Anything Extravaganza EpisodeWelcome to episode 226 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!You’ve asked…and we’ve (tried) to answer all your Swimrun questions in an As Us Anything-style format. We got Swimrun training, gear, and life questions on deck thanks to all the great questions that the fans submitted and we had a blast recording this show! For those interested in not just listening but also watching us talk, you can check out our conversation on the LTBz YouTube Channel. Thank you again to everyone that sent us questions.Enjoy!
2024-05-0250 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to Carbon Fiber Swim Paddles w/Hugh BowmanWelcome to episode 225 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got something for all you gear freaks out there this week! Joining us to have a deliciously niche chat about all things carbon fiber paddles is our friend and fellow obsessed Swimruner, Hugh Bowman. We’ve been fans of these paddles for years, talked about them incessantly, and in prep for this show, have pretty much tried all the paddles available now! So join us as we geek out on this particular piece of the Swimrun kit. But first…A hu...
2024-04-2553 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastBrian Johns, Head of Coaching Science at FORM SwimWelcome to episode 222 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re super stoked for this week’s episode for a couple of reasons. First, we survived April Fool’s Day. Second, FORM Swim is sponsoring the show all month long. And last, but not least, we have 3x Olympian and Head of Coaching Science at FORM Swim, Brian Johns on the show this week to talk about all about the Smart Goggle.But first…This episode is sponsored by FORM Swim. Smart Swim 2 google features AR goggle based display th...
2024-04-0455 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastHenrik Forssell, A.K.A. The Swimrun PappaWelcome to episode 221 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great “feel good” episode for everyone this week. Joining us from Stockholm is our friend Henrik Forssell, a.k.a., The Swimrun Pappa. It was great to have him on the podcast to chat about all things Swimrun and his remarkable Swimrun streak.But first…Training UpdateTraining for ÖTILLÖ Whistler will begin in earnest in about a month but until then we’re swimming, running, and hitting the gym in regular intervals. Shoutout
2024-03-2852 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ Whistler Course PreviewWelcome to episode 220 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re super stoked to share another course preview episode this week. Joining us to discuss all things ÖTILLÖ Whistler is Race Director Dale Tiessen. We are very excited for another Swimrun in our time zone and can’t wait to share all the details on what is sure to be a magical Swimrun experience.But first…Training UpdateThe training continues. Chris has another mountain 50k in 3 weeks but after that it’s officially Swimrun training mode as we g...
2024-03-2158 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastStudland Swimrun Course PreviewWelcome to episode 219 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great one for everyone this week! Joining us from England to talk about the inaugural Studland Swimrun is race director David Trehane. This race is a labor of love by someone who loves Swimrun as much as we do. We do a deep dive on the newest event to hit the U.K. Swimrun calendar with a course overview/tourism bureau advertisement and so much more.But first…Training UpdateHaven’t shared a traini...
2024-03-1451 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast2024 USA Swimrun Season PreviewWelcome to episode 218 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re trying something new this week and will be sharing all the Swimrun events taking place (and our annotated thoughts) on this year’s US race calendar. There are a ton of races happening and we’re here for it! Obviously you should sign up for as many races as you can.Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to th...
2024-03-0717 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTeam TBDWelcome to episode 216 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Partners month 2024 continues this week with a new team formed for one righteous purpose: to race this year’s edition of ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. Joining us in Studio G this week are our dear friends Addison Nuding and Phil Saenkov, A.K.A. Team “TBD.” In this conversation we chatted about how the team came together, how they are planning on training from afar, and what their goals are for the experience. We talk a lot on this show about the importance...
2024-02-2243 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTeam The KalamandersWelcome to episode 215 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We have an awesome show for everyone this week. Joining us to share their ÖTILLÖ story is Anna and Ben, A.K.A., The Kalamanders. Their unique journey to and at the 2023 ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship is as inspiring as it was awesome. We totally loved this conversation and know that you will too!Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subsc...
2024-02-1553 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTeam MamaaboyzWelcome to episode 214 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Happy Swimrun Christmas everybody! Fresh off the news that they qualified for the 2024 ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun Championship we welcome to the show our friends Pete and Jarett, A.K.A., Team MamaaBoyz. We had a fun conversation about their brief but epic Swimrun journey and we got their thoughts on the additional epicness that this year will hold in store for them.Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw T...
2024-02-0844 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun Troll EnezWelcome to episode 212 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this week’s episode we dive into our long bucket list of Swimrun events that we want to participate in and take you with us (figuratively) to the Gulf of Morbihan and present to you the award winning Swimrun Troll Enez. Co-race directors Laura, Renan, and Jocelyn join to tell us all about this amazing event.But first…Training UpdateWe’re STILL in the “building consistency” stage of training and STILL trying to be better at incorpora...
2024-01-2548 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast2nd Annual Gear Talk Gear AwardsWelcome to episode 210 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got the whole gang together for the 2nd Annual Gear Talk Gear awards! We came with some new unique/funky categories this year. On a more somber note, this will also be the last show where Brooke joins us as she is moving on to other interests. Please join us in thanking her for her participation in Gear Talk over the last three years. Award Categories:The “I didn’t know I needed that” Award (for a piece of ki...
2024-01-1147 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastFanny KuhnWelcome to episode 209 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!It’s a new year and we’re stoked to kick it off with one of our favorite humans and Swimrunner extraordinaire, Fanny Kuhn. If you aren’t familiar with Fanny, she is a two-time Swimrun World Champion, Co-founder of Wild Swimrun, and is basically Swimrun royalty. We can’t think of a better guest to start year 4 of the podcast.But first…Training UpdateThe holidays are over and it’s time to get back into the routine. W...
2024-01-0447 minLow Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun 101: Gear MaintenanceWelcome to episode 205 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Welcome to our final show for 2023. This week we have another installment in our Swimrun 101 series, this one on gear maintenance. We get a lot of gear questions (we love them, keep them coming) and a good amount are about how to maintain gear. So we thought we’d put something out there with our best thinking on how to look after your Swimrun kit. Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are en...
2023-12-2820 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastLTBz Fireside Chat 2024Welcome to episode 207 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This is our fourth annual “Fireside Chat” where we take a look back at 2023 and look forward to what’s next. This year has been another epic one on so many levels and we are filled with gratitude for the love and support of our families, friends, Patreon members, brand sponsors, and fans of the show. Our brand of super niche content will continue unabated in 2024. Thanks again for your support all year!~~~That’s it for this week’s...
2023-12-2128 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastThe Ultimate Swimrun Training Camp w/Coach John StevensWelcome to episode 206 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode for everyone this week. Joining us to talk through what the ultimate Swimrun training camp looks like is Purple Patch coach, frequent guest of the show and our friend, Coach John Stevens. We covered a lot of ground with this one and we can’t wait to share it with all of you.But first…Training UpdateWe’re still not training but we’re not “not” training, if you know what we mean.
2023-12-1449 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun 101: 5 Mistakes to Avoid at Your First SwimrunWelcome to episode 205 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re back this week with another addition to our Swimrun 101 series. In the episode we discuss our top 5(ish) mistakes to avoid at your first Swimrun. We’re all about making sure that everyone has an awesome Swimrun experience and this episode is all about preventing some of the mistakes that we’ve made on our Swimrun journey. Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be s...
2023-12-0721 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastAndre Slade, Swimrun AustraliaWelcome to episode 204 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re going down under this week to chat with Andre Slade of Swimrun Australia. We recorded this conversation the week after their newest event took place in the Gold Coast and it was super fun to get the lowdown on the Swimrun scene in Australia plus get a mini race director report on how the event went and so much more.But first…Training UpdateIt’s off-season time and while we don’t have a training u...
2023-11-3052 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ USA Austin 2023 Race ReportWelcome to episode 202 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this edition of the podcast we share our race report for the final Ödyssey Swimrun/first ÖTILLÖ USA event at Pace Bend Park in Austin. This was our fourth time toeing the line at this super fun race and it was… [SPOILER ALERT] super fun again!Before get into all the details from the weekend we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to Lars, Aaron, Brent, John, The Voice of Swimrun (Mark), The Chef of Swimrun (Lois) a...
2023-11-161h 01
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastLive from Austin! ÖTILLÖ USA Conversation with Lars and DominikWelcome to this bonus episode of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re back with our second live podcast ever! Joining us for a chat about the future of Swimrun in the U.S. are Lars Finanger and Dominik Leu of ÖTILLÖ. Recorded on the eve of ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Austin, this wide ranging conversation covered how Ödyssey Swimrun and ÖTILLÖ joined forces, what they think is needed to keep growing the sport, what the future holds for Swimrun around the world, and so much more! Enjoy!~~~That’s it fo...
2023-11-1249 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastThe Low Tide WivezWelcome to episode 200 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!!!Takeover alert!! To celebrate this milestone episode of the show, Kristen and Susan A.K.A., The Low Tide Wivez, take over the mics to talk about whatever the hell they want…and possibly Swimrun.(Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone that tuned in to the show, saw our videos, liked our memes, slid into our DMs and emails and generally put up with our brand of super niche content. It means the world to us to have...
2023-11-0220 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun 201: Tether EvolutionWelcome to episode 199 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this episode, we share another installment to our ad hoc Swimrun 201 series. In this edition, we talk about our “tether evolution.” We’ll rehash some tether basics for new listeners, chronicle our tether use over the years and share our latest thinking on how to achieve Swimrun flow with (and without) the tether.Tether(ed) LinksCheck out our Swimrun 101: The Tether and our article in Triathlete Magazine (Online Edition). “What’s the Deal with the Tether?” for a bunch of gre...
2023-10-2621 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastA Summer of Swimrunning w/Brendan SickauWelcome to episode 198 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great show for everyone this week! Joining us on the podcast is Brendan Sickau. He had an EPIC Summer of Swimrunning all over Europe. Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and, of course, stoked.But first…Training UpdateÖdyssey Swimrun Austin Pace Bend is about a month away. We’re ramping up the specific training for the course and getting to work in the pool and on the trails. Fun times!ShoutoutThis...
2023-10-1951 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwijin Hybrid Sports Bra and Bottoms: Gear Talk w/The Swimrun LabsWelcome to episode 197 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We have another edition of Gear Talk with Annie and Brooke of the Swimrun Labs this week. In this episode we discuss the entire Swijin Hybrid line of Women’s gear. If the name sounds familiar it is because we interviewed the co-founder of Swijin way back on Episode 180 of the show. Make sure to check out that show for all the background on this really amazing company…and listen to this one to learn more about how the gear fared in testing. Us...
2023-10-1252 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastFred NewtonWelcome to episode 196 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!It’s been long overdue, but we’re super stoked to (finally) welcome Fred Newton to the show this week. He’s the Editor of Swimrun.com, a Swimrun evangelist like us, and a terrific human being. We chatted about all kinds of Swimrun-related topics and we can’t wait to share this conversation with all of you. But first…Training UpdateWe’re starting our last training block of the year as we head towards Ödyssey Swimrun Austin P...
2023-10-051h 07
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ Störies: Team Monkey Sea Monkey RunWelcome to episode 195 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a new show format for everyone that we’re tentatively calling ÖTILLÖ Störies wherein we share cool/interesting/inspiring stories from teams that raced the 2023 edition of ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. First up is Team Monkey Sea Monkey Run. Sarah and Viv are an American team that raced their first Swimrun only 12 months ago and found themselves with enough points to qualify for the big one! In this conversation we chat about how they took the news that th...
2023-09-2853 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastOne Water Race 2023 Recap w/Thomas OganderWelcome to episode 194 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!On deck this week is our race recap for the 2023 edition of the One Water Race. To help paint the picture of this epic event we welcome back to the show (for the third time) OG Swimrunner and race director, Thomas Ogander. Thomas and the team really stepped up their game for the 2023 edition of the race and we can’t wait to share this race recap with all of you.But first…Training UpdateWe have just o...
2023-09-2153 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship 2023 Race ReportWelcome to episode 192 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!“Oops, [we] did it again!” - Britney SpearsIn this episode, we will be sharing our race report for the 2023 ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. We are recording this the day after the race so it will likely come off a bit stream-of-consciousness-y but hey that’s show business! We feel extremely blessed to be able to come back to Sweden to race on the magical course that started it all. In short, we had another great day on the Archipelago and, as ex...
2023-09-071h 12
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastCountdown to ÖTILLÖ: Zero Months out...AgainWelcome to episode 191 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this episode, we chat about our second trip to ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. We discuss how we’re feeling about the whole thing, how our training went, what we did differently from 2022, and what our goals are for the race. By the time this show airs, we will be in Stockholm enjoying FIKA, meeting up with friends, and trying to get on local time for the early wake up call on race day. We are immensely grateful for all the sup...
2023-08-3148 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastArk Sport VIGG and VIGG AIR | Gear TalkWelcome to episode 188 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We have another edition of Gear Talk with Annie and Brooke of the Swimrun Labs this week. In this episode we (finally) discuss the Ark Sports VIGG and the brand new VIGG AIR Swimrun wetsuits. It was surprising to all of us that we haven’t given this suit proper review treatment but it was likely because Chris, in particular, has been singing its praises since 2018 and would mention the suit whenever it seemed like a natural place to bring up how awesome he t...
2023-08-1056 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastFolsom Swimrun 2023 Race ReportWelcome to episode 187 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This week Chris is interviewing Chipper for his double Swimrun solo day at the 2023 Folsom Swimrun put on by TBF Racing. Chipper had himself a day and won both the short course (3.5 miles starting at 8am) and the long course (8.5 miles starting at 9pm). We get into all the details of the weekend and break down his race day nutrition, pacing, and thought process. Oh…Chipper also set a new course record for the short course!Enjoy!~~~That...
2023-08-0339 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship Course Overview Part 3 w/Andy HewittWelcome to episode 186 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This week we are sharing the final installment in our three part series providing a detailed overview of the ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship course. Sept. 4th is fast approaching and we are officially super stoked for the big day! In this episode we cover the final third-ish of the legendary course from the start of the run on the island of Ornö through to the finish line on the island of Utö.Joining us for this discussion is the Godfather himsel...
2023-07-2751 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship Course Overview Part 2 w/Jenny RamstedtWelcome to episode 185 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re back with part two of our three part series providing a detailed course overview of ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. The big day is less than two months away and if you’re like us, one way to keep the nerves at bay is to get as prepared as possible for the adventure that awaits in Sandhamn on Sept. 4th. In this episode we cover the middle third-ish of the legendary course from the start of the run on the island of Nämdö...
2023-07-2040 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖdyssey Swimrun Casco Bay 2023 Race ReportWelcome to episode 184 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Ödyssey Swimrun Casco Bay took place over the weekend and we were there for all the highs...and lows...and highs of our favorite race on the U.S. Swimrun calendar. In this race report we will share all the details for what was supposed to have been our 4th running of the Casco Bay Long Course and report on everything that happened. Safe to say that the race did not go as planned and while there were a lot of mixed emotions, in...
2023-07-131h 07
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun 101: Swimrun Travel GuideWelcome to episode 183 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Welcome to the latest addition to our ad hoc Swimrun 101 series. This edition is all about Swimrun travel. We joke that one of the best things about Swimrun is that you don’t have to travel with a bike and while that is indeed a lovely feature of the sport, getting you and your gear to your Swimrun destination is its own unique puzzle and something that we get asked a lot of questions about. So in this episode we break down everything you...
2023-07-0614 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastJon Littlewood, Breca SwimrunWelcome to episode 182 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great show this week that showcases one of the things that we like to see most, namely, new Swimrun races!! Joining us in Studio G to discuss the revival of Breca Swimrun is none other than Swimrun Evangelist and new Race Director Jon Littlewood. We are stoked to share this exclusive conversation about Breca Swimrun 2.0 and the new Breca Urban X series.But first…Training UpdateÖdyssey Swimrun Casco Bay is almost here and we’...
2023-06-2950 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastVivobarefoot Hydra ESC ShoeWelcome to episode 178 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We have another edition of Gear Talk with Annie and Brooke of the Swimrun Labs this week. In this episode we discuss the newest Swimrun shoe to hit the market, the Vivobarefoot Hydra ESC. This minimal shoe packs a lot of features in a small package. (Spoiler alert: we all thought it was amazing!) This shoe is an upgrade from the Tempest ECS that Vivobarefoot released a few years ago and we share our thoughts on this beautiful piece of kit.It...
2023-06-0156 minLow Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship Course Overview Pt 1 w/PJ MichelWelcome to episode 177 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got something new for everyone this week. As we start wrapping our heads around gearing up for another ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship, we thought it would be helpful to do a deep dive into the course and share a more granular course overview. We will be splitting the course overview into three parts. For this first episode (of three) we will be breaking down the course from Sandhamn to the start of Nämdö.Joining us for this discussi...
2023-05-2542 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastHokey Cokey Swimrun Course PreviewWelcome to episode 172 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this show we are doing a course preview of the only U.K. ÖTILLÖ Merit race: The Precision Fuel and Hydration Hokey Cokey Swimrun Roseland. We seem to have backed into a cool theme for this month so we’re just going to go with it. We asked Mad Hatter Sports Race Director, and former guest of the show, John Yelland to help us give you a comprehensive course preview of the race. Spoiler alert: it’s a great one!Let’s ge...
2023-04-2030 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTamega Swimrun Course PreviewWelcome to episode 170 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this episode we are sharing a course preview of Swimrun Portugal’s Tâmega Swimrun. This event offers three distance options including an ÖTILLÖ Merit Race distance, which is new for 2023, plus some events for kids. We’ve been a fan of Swimrun Portugal Series since episode 35 where we interviewed series director Bruno Safara and his events have been on our list since we learned about them. For this course preview we get help from local race director Sergio Moreira who shares with us a...
2023-04-0620 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun 101: Solo Swimrun w/ Adrian CameronWelcome to episode 168 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We have an extra-special episode this week. Joining us for our latest installment in our Swimrun 101 series is Adrian Cameron to discuss solo Swimrunning. Adrian is a super experienced Swimrunner in the solo category and we asked him to educate us (and you) about the solo category. He helps us break down what to expect during a solo Swimrun, what training and gear considerations should look like, and what races in the U.S. are good for beginners or folks new to the ca...
2023-03-2331 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastGear Talk w/The Swimrun Labs: Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra Trail ShoesWelcome to episode 166 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We have a new edition of Gear Talk with Annie and Brooke of the Swimrun Labs this week. In this episode we do a deep dive into the shoe that we can’t stop recommending: the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra Trail. We geek out on the shoe as well as talk about the other shoes in the Terrex line that we have tried and rank it all at the end with everyone’s favorite Pull Buoy Rankings.It was unanimous that we lov...
2023-03-0951 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastMastermind Class on Effective Teamwork with Brad StulbergWelcome to episode 164 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Partners month concludes with something extra special for everyone. Joining us in Studio G for a masterclass on effective teamwork and the power of shared purpose is none other than Brad Stulberg. Brad researches, writes, and coaches on the characteristics that underlie sustainable excellence. No gimmicks or “hacks.” Just what works. So let’s get right to it!In this masterclass Brad discusses his 5 tenets of effective teamwork that Swimrun teams can use to develop amazing partnershings: Drop the egoMake good deci...
2023-02-2332 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastGear Talk w/The Swimrun Labs: 2023 Orca Swimrun WetsuitsWelcome to episode 159 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We have a new edition of Gear Talk with Annie and Brooke of the Swimrun Labs this week. In this episode we share an exclusive interview with Orca Product Designer Iñigo Pereda and the gang does a deep dive into the 2023 Orca Swimrun Wetsuit line. Also, pull buoy rankings are back!Enjoy!That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favo...
2023-01-191h 43
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastGear of the Year Awards w/The Swimrun LabsWelcome to episode 156 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got something special for our last episode of 2022. Joining us in Studio G are Annie and Brooke from the Swimrun Labs to co-host our first ever “Gear of the Year” awards. These aren’t your usual awards and we don’t have anything close to the usual award categories. Check out the show to see what gear we loved in 2022, what gear made us go “huh?” and what gear doesn’t exist yet, but should.That’s it for this week’s show. If...
2022-12-2955 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastLTBz Fireside Chat 2022Welcome to episode 155 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This is our third annual “Fireside Chat” where we take a look back at 2022 and look forward to 2023. This year has been epic on so many levels and we are filled with gratitude for the love and support of our families, friends, Patreon members, brand sponsors, and fans of the show. Our brand of super niche content will continue unabated in 2023. Thanks again for your support all year!That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide B...
2022-12-2235 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTeam Envol Spam FikaWelcome to episode 154 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This week we have the second of our three “year in review” episodes to look back on what has been by all accounts an epic year of Swimrunning. Joining us this week to talk about their amazing year are the American super team of Marcus Barton and Kawika Tarayao, A.K.A. Team Envol Spam Fika.In this conversation we chat about how Beek and Marcus teamed up (spoiler alert: Nicolas Remires was involved,) how they trained while in different time zones...
2022-12-151h 16
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastA Year to Remember with Team AdorkableWelcome to episode 153 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!It’s December and we are starting the first of three “year in review” episodes to look back on what has been an epic year of Swimrunning. Joining us this week to talk about their amazing year are our friends Trista and Amy, A.K.A. Team Adorkable. If you haven’t been following their exploits this year, well no worries because we recap their 2022 adventures.In this conversation we chat about the lofty goals that they set for themselves, their build to Ö...
2022-12-0855 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTeam Dryrobe A.K.A., Team German Sparkle PartyWelcome to episode 152 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!On this week’s show we have a team that we met in Sweden and instantly vibed with. Joining us in Studio G is Team dryrobe/German Sparkle Party: Fabian Eberhard and Markus Rössel. These guys are stud Swimrunners and great ambassadors for the sport. This was a super fun conversation that you won’t want to miss!But first...Training UpdateThe training update is that there is still no training update. Yay!Shoutou...
2022-12-011h 08
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastMicro-influencers Chip and ChrisWelcome to episode 150 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We have something special for everyone to commemorate our 150th episode of the podcast. In this episode, we hand the reins over to the one and only Lars Finanger to host the show. His guests are the esteemed Swimrun micro-influencers, Chip and Chris. Enjoy!That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star review. You can find...
2022-11-171h 28
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖdyssey Swimrun Austin 2022 Race ReportWelcome to episode 149 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!It is done! We just got back from Ödyssey Swimrun Austin for our fifth and final race of the year and on this episode we are sharing our recap of one of our favorite events on the U.S. circuit. This was our third time racing Austin and it’s become a tradition to close out our year in Pace Bend Park. The positive Swimrun vibes were omnipresent all weekend and it’s safe to say that fun was had by all.We fi...
2022-11-1054 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun NC Race 2022 ReportWelcome to episode 146 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!On this week’s show we have recap our penultimate race of the season: Swimrun NC. Race directors Herbert, Jan, and Jeff put on an amazing event and the positive Swimrun vibes were in ample supply at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, North Carolina. This race was so much fun (and so hard) and we’re stoked to share our race report for this “unique” event with all of you.Swimrun NC is taking a year off but will be back in 20...
2022-10-2056 minLow Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship 2022 Race ReportWelcome to episode 140 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!“From LFG to WFD (We Fucking Did it!)”Welcome to the Löw Tide Böyz, a Swimrun podcast. This is episode 140 of the show.In this episode, we will be sharing our race report for the 2022 ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. This race our A-race to end all A-races and delivered on every level. In short, the race was amazing and it was the experience of a lifetime. We had a great day on the Archipelago and only deepened o...
2022-09-081h 19
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastCountdown to ÖTILLÖ: One Month OutWelcome to episode 135 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This week we have the final edition of our “Countdown to ÖTILLÖ” show where we discuss our journey to the start line of the 2022 ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. In our quest to leave no stone unturned, we have Helen Wikmar, CEO of ARK Sports to talk about all things gear (one of our favorite topics) for the big day. But first…We want to give a big thank you to our supporters Ödyssey Swimrun, Frank Paddle, and Precision Fuel and Hydra...
2022-08-0458 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTBF Folsom Swimrun 2022 Race ReportWelcome to episode 134 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Right on the heels of last week’s Ödyssey Swimrun Casco Bay race report show…we have another race report for this past weekend’s TBF Racing’s Folsom Swimrun. This was our 10th Swimrun and our first with our collective families present to share in the experience. We went in with zero expectations for this inaugural Swimrun and we experienced a really fun, well-organized event that we really enjoyed. (Also, we won the long course team division, so that was cool.)Folsom Sw...
2022-07-2835 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖdyssey Swimrun Casco Bay 2022 Race ReportWelcome to episode 133 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got our second race report of 2022 to share with everyone this week! We just got back from Portland Maine after racing the sixth edition of Ödyssey Swimrun Casco Bay and we’re super stoked to share all the details of our third pilgrimage to the original U.S. Swimrun.It was a great weekend from the moment we arrived and it was amazing to meet so many new Swimrunners and reconnect with old ones at our LTBz Patreon lunch, Ödyssey’s...
2022-07-2150 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastCountdown to ÖTILLÖ: 2 months outWelcome to episode 131 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This is the fourth and penultimate edition of our “Countdown to ÖTILLÖ” show where we discuss our journey to the start line of the 2022 ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. It’s hard to believe that we are just two months away from the big day. Joining us on this episode to talk about all things ÖTILLÖ is returning guest, Jonas Colting. We last had Jonas on the show all the way back in episode 11 and it was great to get his perspective on ÖTILLÖ as the on...
2022-07-071h 13
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastCountdown to ÖTILLÖ: 3 months outWelcome to episode 126 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swiun Podcast!This is the third edition of our “Countdown to ÖTILLÖ” show where we discuss our journey to the start line of the 2022 ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. Joining us on this episode is the Swimrun coach who’s legend keeps on growing, Nicolas Remires from Envol Swimrun.A big thank you to our supporters Ödyssey Swimrun, Frank Paddle, and Precision Fuel and Hydration for helping make this show possible. Make sure to use the code “LOWTIDE22” to save 15% off of your first order from...
2022-06-021h 11
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastCountdown to ÖTILLÖ: 4 Months OutWelcome to episode 122 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swiun Podcast!Welcome to the second edition of our “Countdown to ÖTILLÖ” show where we will be discussing our journey to the start line of the 2022 ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship in September. Joining us on this episode are The Swimrun Monks to catch up and talk ÖTILLÖ preparations and Susie Moonan of Push On Coaching to help us prepare mentally for the big day. A big thank you to our supporters Ödyssey Swimrun, Frank Paddle, and Precision Fuel and Hydration for helping make this show...
2022-05-051h 39
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun Lake James 2022 Race ReportWelcome to episode 121 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got our first race report of 2022 to share with everyone this week! We just got back from Swimrun Lake James in North Carolina and we’re super stoked to share all the details of our latest Swimrun adventure. (Spoiler alert: we had a blast!)It was great to meet so many Swimrunners at the LTBz/Wild Swimrun shakeout and at the pre-race briefing. We tried to remember everyone’s names and we apologize if we missed you in our shoutout...
2022-04-2852 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun 201: What to do when things go sideways during a SwimrunWelcome to episode 120 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This episode is the latest installment in our ad hoc series: Swimrun 201-Advanced Topics in Swimrun. In this show, we discuss what to do when things go south/sideways/bad during a race. We’re joined by Senior Sports Scientist Abby Coleman from Precision Fuel and Hydration who shares with us the latest and greatest information on the common pitfalls that Swimrunners could face during a race and what to do about it. Get your notepads out for this one!That’s it f...
2022-04-2157 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun 101: Partners (REDUX)Welcome to episode 111 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Way back in early 2020 (Episode 4!) we released our Swimrun 101: Partners episode. For Partners month 2022 we thought that it would be fun to do a redux of that episode since we feel like we are so much more experienced–dare we say wiser–after two-plus years of doing the show and picking people's brains all along. We re-listened to the episode (we would recommend that you do as well) and shared our thoughts on what we think holds up and what we would revise or add...
2022-02-1718 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun 201: Swim Paddle HieroglyphicsWelcome to episode 106 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This episode is the latest installment in our ad hoc series: Swimrun 201-Advanced Topics in Swimrun. In this show, we discuss in detail “Swim Paddle Hieroglyphics” wherein we break down why athletes should be writing legs and distances on their swim paddles before their Swimrun events and we share some of our theories for what to write down and when. We are joined on this episode by Brooke Lindsley and Marcus Barton who share their expertise on this super random topic. Tha...
2022-01-1324 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastLTBz Fireside Chat 2021Welcome to episode 103 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Welcome to the second edition of our annual LTBz Fireside Chat. In this episode, we look back at our year and discuss the state of the show, our racing journey, and look forward to what’s coming up in 2022.Huge thank you to all our listeners, Patreon supporters, sponsors, and friends and family for pushing us to try to produce the best show that we can and keep us super stoked on our labor of love.That’s it for th...
2021-12-2331 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖdyssey Swimrun Orcas Island 2021 Race ReportWelcome to episode ninety-one of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a special episode for everyone this week! We just got back from the “PNW” after racing Ödyssey Swimrun’s Orcas Island Long Course on September 26th and we’ve got one hell of a race report to share chronicling all the highs and lows and highs of us racing this epic Swimrun.Initial ThoughtsWe’ve been looking forward to racing Orcas Island since it was first announced four years ago and we were finally going to take i...
2021-09-301h 14
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖtillö, The Swimrun World Championship 2021 RecapWelcome to a special bonus episode of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! This week’s episode is a recap of the 2021 Ötillö, The Swimrun World Championship. We stayed up way beyond our bedtimes to watch as much as we could live and break down the 2021 edition of Otillo, The Swimrun World Championship.The live race production that Otillo had on their Facebook was solid. They featured a mix of live-action footage, on-course interviews, and a studio production which resulted in an entertaining broadcast.2021 Ötillö, The Swimrun World Championship ResultsHere a...
2021-09-0718 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖdyssey Swimrun Mackinac Island 2021 Race Recap w/Team AdorkableWelcome to episode eighty-seven of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Ödyssey Swimrun Mackinac Island 2021 is in the books and we welcome back to the show friends of the pod, all around amazing Swimrun ambassadors, and LTBz correspondents in the field Trista and Amy from Team Adorkable to give us their race recap from their weekend up in northern Michigan for the first edition of Ödyssey’s newest race. But first... Training UpdateÖdyssey Swimrun’s Orcas Island is 4 weeks away! (Make sure to use the code LOWTIDE15 f...
2021-09-021h 00
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship Race Prediction ShowWelcome to a special bonus episode of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re super stoked to share our inaugural ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship Race Prediction show with special guests Henrik Wahlberg and Jonas Ekman. Henrik and Jonas aren’t just elite Swimrunners with a ton of experience racing ÖTILLÖ but they will also be providing commentary on the Facebook live feed that will cover the entire race on September 6th. In this bonus episode, Henrik and Jonas walk us through the elite Women’s, Mixed, and Men’s fields and give...
2021-08-3145 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastSwimrun 201: Swimrun FlowWelcome to episode fifty-two of the Low Tide Boyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We are kicking off a new series called “Advanced Topics in Swimrun” where we deep dive into specific aspects of Swimrun. In this episode, we discuss Swimrun Flow. What do we mean by Swimrun Flow? It’s hard to describe but it basically means achieving optimal Swimrun technique and moving through nature as seamlessly as possible. We feel like we really unlocked or leveled up on our Swimrun Flow at the Ödyssey Swimrun Austin in early November and we thought that we would sh...
2020-12-3118 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastLöw Tide Böyz Fireside Chat 2020Welcome to episode fifty-one of the Low Tide Boyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This episode is our inaugural Year in Review/Fireside Chat. In this show, we talk about the origin story of the show, how the show has grown, and our plans for 2021. We also discuss some of our favorite moments and how we’ve tried to keep everyone entertained during the pandemic. Finally, we chatted about our 2020 races and what we hope to race in the coming year.This show would not be possible without the support of our Patrons on Patreon (Andy, Gr...
2020-12-2435 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastOscar OlssonWelcome to episode forty-four of the Low Tide Boyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Like some of the most popular superheroes with alliterative names, this week’s guest definitely fits in. We’re not talking about Matt Murdock, Clark Kent, Bruce Banner, or Peter Parker. This week we have the one and only, Oscar Olsson on the show. While he needs no introduction, we should do one anyway. He’s widely regarded as one of the best Swimrunners in the world and is a great ambassador for the sport.This interview was a blast and we’re super...
2020-11-051h 00
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastShane ChaplinWelcome to episode forty-three of the Low Tide Boyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This week we have Shane Chaplin on the show. If you don’t know who Shane is, well you should. He’s an Australian living in Sweden who’s witnessed the early days of ÖTILLÖ, he’s sailed the world, skied all over the world as well, raced the XTERRA World Championship, he’s a marine biologist (that works at a bank), and last but not least, he’s a Swimrunner. More on this super interesting interview later in the show.Training Upda...
2020-10-291h 05
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastAMA #1 with Tower 26 Coaches Megan and JimWelcome to episode forty-two of the Low Tide Boyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This week we have our first AMA-style episode with Tower 26 coaches Megan Melgaard and Jim Lubinski. We were lucky to get these super experienced coaches on the show and it was a lot of fun. We asked them a bunch of listener questions about open water swimming and, it’s safe to say, that we learned a ton and think that you will as well. More on the interview later in the show. Training UpdateWe had a good week of t...
2020-10-221h 00
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastLauren and Matt Hurley of Black Sheep Endurance ProjectWelcome to episode forty of the Low Tide Boyz - A Swimrun Podcast!This week we have coaches Lauren and Matt Hurley from Black Sheep Endurance Project on the show. Besides being super accomplished athletes in their own right, they are also leading the way in training athletes for multisport and Swimrun. Get your notepads ready because this show is packed with great info. More on the interview later in the show. Training UpdateAir quality continues to be an issue in Northern California but we are getting out when we can. With Ödyss...
2020-10-081h 04Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastJon Littlewood from Swimrun ClubWelcome to episode thirty-seven of the Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast!On this week’s show, we have Jon Littlewood from Swimrun Club. He’s a Swimrunner out of the UK that is doing some really cool stuff for the sport. More on his interview later in the show. Training UpdateOur training plans were ramping up for Ödyssey Swimrun Austin on November 8, 2020, but wildfires on the West Coast have put a bit of a pause button on our build towards the race. We have been forced to mostly workout indoors since the air...
2020-09-171h 01
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastGeorge Bjälkemo & Pontus Lindberg of Kraken SwimrunWelcome to episode thirty-six of the Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast!On the show this week we are talking with George Bjälkemo and Pontus Lindberg of Kraken Swimrun to chat about their epic 3-day Swimrun Adventure covering the entire Stockholm Archipelago. Yes, you heard that right. A total distance of 242km while traversing 79 islands in just 42 hours! George and Pontus are also the reigning Ötillö World Champs and just super cool dudes. More on all this later in the show. Training UpdateOur training plans are ramping up now that we are j...
2020-09-1053 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastNate HelmingWelcome to episode seventeen of the Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast!On this week’s show we have Nate Helming. Nate is an endurance, strength and mobility coach and co-founder of The Run Experience. Lots of great training tips in this episode so be ready to take some notes. We learned this week that the shelter in place order for the Bay Area where we live is going to be extended through the end of the month of May. While we are bummed, we know that we are doing our part to slow the spr...
2020-04-301h 03
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastBoston Wet SoxWelcome to episode fifteen of the Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast!On this week’s show we have the U.S.-based mixed team, the Boston Wet Sox! Bronwen and Greg are partners in swimrun and in life and we had a great time chatting with them about their journey in swimrun. More on that later.We’re still under a shelter at home order in California and trying to balance work, family and training has been a challenge. As usual, we encourage everyone to listen to the medical and science experts about best prac...
2020-04-1656 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastNicolas Remires of Envol CoachingWelcome to episode fourteen of the Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast!On this week’s show we chat with Nicolas Remirez of Envol Coaching about his love for the sport and training for swimrun. More on that later in the show!We will be going back to every other week show posting schedule but we want your feedback on what you want to be listening to. We can do gear reviews, deep dive on events, specific guests to interview, etc. Reach to us on social media or shoot us an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.co...
2020-04-0956 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastAndy HewittWelcome to episode lucky thirteen of the Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast!On this week’s show we chat with the Godfather of Swimrun in the U.S., Andy Hewitt. He put on the first swimrun event in the United States and was our first Patron on Patreon. (Spoiler alert: if you support us on Patreon you’ll likely be interviewed for the show!) More on the interview later in the show.We’re still under a shelter-in-place order and we learned this week that the order is being extended until the end of April...
2020-04-0255 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTeam ARKsouls Addnature Ötillö Catalina Race ReportWelcome to episode nine of the Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast!Team ARKsouls Addnature Ötillö Race ReportThis week’s show is all about Ötillö Catalina that happened this past weekend (Feb. 29-Mar. 1).We have something special this week and have two parts to this episode. The first part will be the Low Tide Boyz report and the second part will be the race report from a Swedish Team, Team ARKsouls Addnature, that finished in second place female division. Now for an actual race report! (Note: This interview was reported a coupl...
2020-03-0534 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastKelly O'MaraWelcome to the first official episode of The Low Tide Boyz, a swimrun podcast!We (Chipper and Chris) will be covering a bunch of topics related to Swimrun from upcoming events and news, new gear and product reviews as well as our own journey in training and racing in this growing sport. We hope that folks will join us on our journey and that we will inspire everybody to sign up for Swimrun events in their area.By way of background, we are an endurance team out of Northern California. We’ve been training together an...
2020-01-0237 min