Today’s guest is someone who found his stride not in the pool, but in the open water. Craig Lewin, founder of Endurance Swimming didn’t start as a standout swimmer in the pool. But through passion and perseverance, he discovered marathon swimming—a sport where endurance, mindset, and strategy trump speed alone. In this episode, Craig shares how he went from an average pool swimmer to conquering some of the world’s toughest open water challenges. Tune in now!
00:31 Journey into Marathon Swimming
5:08 Building a Support Network and Mentors
12:12 Training and Recovery Strategies
14:32 Patience in Progress: The Long-Term Training Mindset
17:22 Embracing the Flow: Letting Go of Pace in Long Swims
19:52 Tempo vs. Stroke Length
21:30 Mental Preparation and Long Swims
26:42 Building Confidence Through Repetition
27:43 Finding the Right Coach for Long Swims
30:12 Get in touch with Craig!
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