Coastal Swim Cast

This week we’re diving into the rollercoaster of staying motivated (spoiler: it’s not always easy!) and sharing how our own training is going. We chat about spotting progress — in ourselves and our swimmers — even when it feels like nothing’s moving forward. Then we switch gears to talk all things fundraising for our Channel Swim charity: the fun ideas, the exciting extras, and how you can jump in...

This week, we’re diving into everything that’s been happening in and out of the water — from sessions and swims to exciting plans on the horizon. But most importantly, we’re sharing an update on our Channel Swim fundraising progress! 💙 We’ve got some fun (and slightly bonkers) ideas up our sleeves to help hit our target — and we’re giving a big shout-out to the amazing people who’ve surprised us...

In this jam-packed episode, we dive into one of the biggest weekends of our training so far. From a full day of Channel relay training with four sea swims—replicating the real deal—to joining a brilliant group for the Bantham Swoosh the very next day, we didn’t stop there. We followed it up with an unforgettable boat trip to Lundy Island, where we swam with seals and shared one of the best lunches...

This week, we welcome a very special guest – our great friend and teammate Gemma, one-quarter of our English Channel relay team, "Four the Sea." In this warm and open conversation, we dive into how Gemma came on board with the challenge, what it means to her, and who she’s swimming for. We reflect on the Swim Trek adventure (or "bootcamp," as Gemma likes to call it!), and how it's shaped our train...

In this feel-good episode, we celebrate the stunning Larkstone to Hele Bay coastal swim – a local gem that never fails to deliver salty smiles and scenic rewards. We also shine a spotlight on an epic swim challenge by our incredible friend who's taking on ten of Switzerland’s largest lakes for charity – an inspiring feat of endurance and heart. We dive deep into the topic of mental strength : what...

In this episode, we dive into our unforgettable Swim Trek holiday in Greece — from breathtaking island-to-island crossings to swimming in crystal clear waters that felt like paradise. We chat about the amazing people we shared it with, the incredible food (yes, we’re still dreaming about it), and reflect on how these trips work and the pressures we sometimes put on ourselves as swimmers. Plus — as...

We're buzzing with excitement in this episode as we chat about our upcoming swim trek adventure to Greece — 5km a day in crystal-clear waters! It's the perfect launchpad for our channel relay team training, and we can't wait to share the journey. We also introduce our latest team member… the Coastal Swim Coaching van! She’s got charm, style, and a lot of salty miles ahead — but she needs a name, a...

In this episode, we dive into our recent work with local schools and One Ilfracombe on the inspiring Into the Blue initiative. Aimed at helping school children connect with their coastal environment, the program brings Year 5 and 6 students out of the classroom and into the sea for six weeks of exciting water-based activities—including sea swimming with Coastal Swim Coaching, coasteering, SUP boar...

What began as a spark of an idea—just a ripple on the surface—has grown into a powerful community of open water swimmers connected by courage, joy, and a shared love of the sea. Looking back through the photos and memories, it’s incredible to see just how far we’ve come. In this special anniversary episode, we reflect on the journey: the early morning meetups, the cold dips, the breakthroughs, and...

In our next episode, we sit down with two of our dedicated swimmers who have experienced the often-overlooked but crucial phenomenon of afterdrop — the chilling effect that can occur after swimming in cold water. Our guests share firsthand accounts of how afterdrop affected them physically and mentally, and the lasting repercussions it had on their bodies and minds. We'll dive into their personal...

🎙️ Bonus Episode: Making Waves on the BBC! 🌊🎉 We’ve gone national! 🗞️🏊‍♀️ After chatting with BBC Radio Devon about our upcoming Channel Relay Swim Challenge , we were featured on BBC National News Online! 🚀 In this special bonus episode, we take you behind the scenes of our interview, sharing what it was like to tell our story on air and why we’re taking on this epic swim for The Body Happy O...

Welcome to our Swim Community Series , where we dive into the stories of inspiring swimmers and their unique journeys. Today, we meet Eileen—a fiery, determined woman whose love for the water led to more than just swimming skills. Through every stroke, she discovered resilience, joy, and a deeper understanding of herself. Join us as we explore her incredible journey, the challenges she’s faced, an...

Your body needs to warm up to feel good when swimming. So often we don't allow our bodies time to warm up and acclimatise to what we are doing. This may be due to our expectations being too high too soon, or wanting to achieve more than our body is ready for! So with that, it means that when we are not prepared sometimes we can experience what we call, The 500 Freakout! Please follow the links to...

We are back, apologies for being away, we will be back weekly from now on! Join us for a catch up, find out what has been going on and whats we are planning! Please follow the links to find out more about this incredible charity and to our donor box sponsorship page! The Body Happy Org - https://www.bodyhappyorg.com/about Donor Box - https://donorbox.org/body-happy-org-donation-form/fundraiser/all...

In this deeply personal episode, we talk about the driving force behind our upcoming English Channel Relay Swim and why we’ve chosen to support The Body Happy. Org . This incredible charity works to promote body positivity and neutrality, particularly for children, in a world that can be challenging when it comes to self-image and self-acceptance. As swim coaches, we see first-hand how body image...

In this episode, we dive into the hilarity and humbling moments of trying weight training for the first time (spoiler: one of us may have overestimated how much a barbell actually weighs!). With the New Year here, we chat about setting goals that are both exciting and achievable—whether it’s about swimming, fitness, or life in general. We explore why keeping your goals realistic makes them more li...

This week, Terri and Allie dive into a festive recap of their Advent swims in the sea! From daily challenges to creative GPS art, we reflect on the ups, downs, and freezing fun of December. We compare our "numbers," reveal your top-voted favorites from social media, and—drumroll, please—announce the winner! But of course, it wouldn’t be a Coastal Swim Cast without a little friendly competition and...

In this episode, we dive into the highs and lows of nighttime and early morning swims—those grumbles about the alarm clock versus the unbeatable post-swim glow. We also share the chaos (and lessons learned) from surviving four days without power and spill the tea on the book Allie is shockingly reading! Yes, you heard that right— Why Women Are Blamed for Everything has us hooked, and we’re talking...

Get ready for some splashing fun as we dive into our latest challenge—closing our Apple Watch rings! We competed to see who could rack up the most points by smashing through our Move, Exercise, and Stand goals. Spoiler alert: things got very competitive. 🥇💪 We share how this little tech-fueled rivalry pushed us to stay active, laugh at the unexpected side effects (hello, Allie’s super clean hous...

In this episode, we plunge into an endless conversation about the fascinating differences between swimming in the pool and the open sea. From the structured lanes of the pool to the wild, unpredictable waves of the ocean, we explore what makes each unique and share our personal preferences. 🌅 Whether you’re a dedicated pool swimmer or a lover of the open water, this discussion will have you refle...

It is so difficult when learning to swim to know if you are doing it right. This is often enhanced by watching other people swim and saying "I want to look like that!" Do you look like that when you swim, and how would you know? Well it's not about what you should look like, we talk about how to focus on what you are doing and feeling rather than "looking' right as the majority of the time you hav...

Ahhh! WE DID IT! We managed to complete the swim required to take part in our biggest swim challenge yet|! We are really chuffed and super duper excited to have you on this amazing rollercoaster with us! Don't forget to leave us a review, share and tell your friends, we would love this podcast to go far and wide! Join us, Terri and Allie each week as we chat about all things swimming and water rel...

Join us, Terri and Allie, full of colds, coughs and snot while in our element.... chatting about everything and nothing! Don't forget to leave us a review, share and tell your friends, we would love this podcast to go far and wide! Join us, Terri and Allie each week as we chat about all things swimming and water related! There is never s dull moment, listen and find out interesting facts, meet mem...

We were thrilled when Dani agreed to come and have a chat with us about all things sea swimming, Dani shares her story of swimming with her lovely group of friends called the YaYa's (ancient greek word for 'Woman') and opens up about how cold water swimming has become a key part of her mental wellbeing. Expect plenty of laughs, insight into the therapeutic power of the sea and stories of frie...

We also talk about all the little things we have going on, recent interviews, body stories, tips on equalisation and more questions! Find the links below: Fenzel Technique - https://youtu.be/i-bHqfdSq9o Deakin and Blue Body Stories - Body Stories Don't forget to leave us a review, share and tell your friends, we would love this podcast to go far and wide! Join us, Terri and Allie each week as we c...