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Send us Fan Mail Lake Garda For this episode we continue further east from lake Como to Italys largest lake. We explore what’s it’s like to swim in a lake that is famed for its winds. To follow the MYSWIMBATICAL journey: Website: www. MYSWIM.uk Podcast: MYSWIM Instagram: MYSWIM_podcast Instagram: MYSWIM_Art Instagram: MYSWIM_Journal TikTok: MYSWIM.uk YouTube: @MYSWIM_uk

Send us Fan Mail This episode we are at Lake Como. A lake with so much beauty that it demands attention and the celebrities listen. We share footage of the lake and why it’s so nice to visit and swim in. This is part of the MYSWIMBATICAL series of the MYSWIM podcast. If you want to follow the series then information can be found on the following: * Website: www. MYSWIM.uk * Podcast: MYSWIM * Insta...

Send us Fan Mail Lake Otra and Lake Maggiore are two beautiful northern italys alpine lakes. We explore there history and geography and what it’s like to swim in both. I then give my choice of favourite between two great beauties.  Further information can be found: Website: www. MYSWIM.uk Podcast: MYSWIM Instagram: MYSWIM_podcast Instagram: MYSWIM_Art Instagram: MYSWIM_Journal TikTok: MYSWIM.uk Yo...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 2— LAC DE VOUGLANS (ORGELET, FRANCE) “The Lake With Villages Beneath It” Welcome to MYSWIMBATICAL a slow journey through some of the most beautiful lakes in the Alpine Region of Europe.  Today I’m in eastern France, in the Jura region, standing beside a long, quiet body of water that doesn’t look dramatic at first glance — but carries deep memory beneath its surface. This...

Send us Fan Mail An introduction to the Alpine Lakes SWIMBATICAL What is it? , where is it? And why now?  I’ve always been someone who follows my curiosity — sometimes on impulse, sometimes with a spreadsheet, and occasionally with a level of planning that makes my family nervous. That mix has taken me to some odd places over the years: running across deserts, cycling across countries, and swimmin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the MYSWIM podcast and Today we’re heading east to Japan ;a country where water isn’t just part of the landscape, it’s part of the culture, the rituals, the food, the cities, and the spirit of everyday life. We explore ocean 7 beast that is the Tsugaru. I have just returned from a journey through Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka, and the mountains and lakes in betwee...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the MYSWIM Podcast, where we explore the world of swimming through culture, history, adventure, and the people who make the water feel like home. I’m your host, Michael Helps , and today we’re heading to a place where swimming is more than a sport — it’s a way of life. Iceland- A land of fire, ice, geothermal magic and some of the most passionate swimmers you’ll ev...

Send us Fan Mail This is a bonus episode in the Africa series and is my personal account of swimming one of the worlds greatest swim adventures. In this episode I go through the What, Who, When and How for my Lake Malawi swim attempt. My training time was split between lido, lakes and my normal 3 times per week masters sessions as well as gym work (mainly on shoulders and core). My typical trainin...

Send us Fan Mail This is the fourth of a four part podcast Africa series with Open Water Africa founder Howard James. In this episode we find out the details of the incredible and exciting swim across Lake Malawi in the heart of Africa .We find out why this swim is so special , the logistical challenges and explore what it takes to successfully achieve the swim and discuss unique wildlife in the a...

Send us Fan Mail This is the third of a four part podcast Africa series with Open Water Africa founder Howard James. In this episode we find out the details of the intriguing swim across False Bay in South Africa .We explore what it takes to successfully achieve the swim and discuss its infamous wildlife. To find out more above the African swims and contact Open Water Africa please follow website...

Send us Fan Mail This is the second of a four part podcast Africa series with Open Water Africa founder Howard James. In this series we together we explore major swims in Africa including Robben Island, False Bay and the incredible Lake Malawi. In this episode we find out the details of various swims associated around Robben Island in South Africa and explore what it takes to successfully achieve...

Send us Fan Mail This is the first of a four part podcast Africa series with Open Water Africa founder Howard James. Together we explore major swims in Africa including Robben Island, False Bay and the incredible Lake Malawi. We find out the details of the swims and explore what it takes to successfully achieve the challenge. This first one investigates the origins of Open Water Africa and the vis...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the 2nd series of the MYSWIM podcast and what better way to start the new season than to catch up with one of the founders of the magazine that the UK Open water community refer to as “THE” open water magazine. The MYSWIM podcast caters for all kinds of aquatic adventures, but this episode concentrates on the outdoor kind. This episode talks to Simon Griffiths of the Ou...

Send us Fan Mail This is the second part of the interview with Outdoor Swimmer Magazine founder Simon Griffiths. In this episode we explore how open water swimming has change since the launch of the Outdoor Swimmer Magazine and great places to swim around the world. If you enjoy the interview, please leave us 5 stars/ a like and please visit our website www. MYSWIM.uk and see some of the artwork t...

Send us Fan Mail This is a review of the guests and topics from season one of the MYSWIM podcast with guests such as  Sally Minty Gravett,  Matt Holland, Deb Vine Sue Woodcock Michael Helps,  Andy Donaldson  Michael Lemmel  Covering aquatic adventures such as  Swimming around Jersey,  Olympic water polo,  Social outdoor swimming  Swimming the length of lake Zurich,  The Ocean seven world record  T...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wanted to find an aquatic adventure that transcends mere metrics of distance and duration. In this episode we enjoy a conversation with the visionary joint founder of Swimrun, someone who has shaped the evolution of this awe-inspiring sport into the global event it is today.  We uncover the philosophy that underpins Swimrun, as we delve into how its unique format and how it w...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to complete Open water swimming’s Ocean 7, understanding the challenges both mentally and physically? Well today’s extraordinary guest contemplated the same dream but went above and beyond to pushed the boundaries of human endurance by targeting all seven swims in under a year and used their incredible achievements to make an impact on mental health sup...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I share with you a swim I got half way through and proclaim to my boat crew “This is the day I learnt to swim for!” Through a series of questions friends have asked me over the years I explore the What, How ,When, Why ,Who, Where, of swimming the length of the beautiful Lake Zurich through my personal experience of my favourite lake swim - My individual MYSWIM.   A...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of outdoor social swimming – a thrilling and fulfilling way to swim outside with friends. But why is it so popular? What are the benefits? And how can you join in on the fun? We've got all the answers you need, thanks to our special guests who embody the social and selfless spirit of the swimming community. We'll explore...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the why, the what, the how and the when of an around island swim of the uk channel island of jersey with experience multi English Channel and jersey island swimmer Sally Minty Gravett MBE. We explore with Sally the following: WHY What was your journey upto the swim? Where has the love of swimming come from? For you as an individual Why is it so special?...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by GB water polo goalkeeper and coach Matthew Holland we explain what is waterpolo ,its history and the sports inclusion into the modern Olympics. Matt joins us and helps us understand a bit more about being a professional in the sport of water polo and particularly your experiences around 2012. We explore Matt’s journey and the following topics: 1. ...

Send us Fan Mail An introduction to the MYSWIM podcast and host. What is it about,  who is it for, how the MYSWIM stories will be shared, and why we’d love you to listen and partake. Looking for your next aquatic challenge? Or do you have a love for water and the adventures, friendships and challenges it can bring and want to tell us about your individual MYSWIM so others can share the experience?...