Grant Landers

The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming

Sports EN ↓ 29 episodes

The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming explores what it really takes to swim well — and safely — in open water. Hosted by endurance swimming coach and sport scientist Grant Landers, the podcast brings together swimmer stories, coaching insights, and evidence-based science to unpack performance, preparation, and decision-making in unpredictable environments. Each episode features conversations with open water swimmers, triathletes, coaches, and researchers, covering topics such as training alongside work and family life, adapting to conditions, managing uncertainty, and learning from both s...

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Grant Landers

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April Mobsby: From team to solo: progression, confidence, and reflection. 19.01.2026 38:25

In this episode of The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming, I’m joined by April Mobsby to discuss her progression from a team swim to a duo, and now preparation for a solo Rottnest Channel crossing. We explore confidence, reflection, pacing, and what it means to learn to trust your body as the distances increase. This interview was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. I acknowledge the Noonga...

Tyson Landers: Open Water Swimming, Resilience, and the Long Way Around 12.01.2026 30:45

In this episode, Tyson Landers shares his journey into open water swimming, the challenges that shaped him along the way, and what he’s learned about resilience, preparation, and embracing the longer path when conditions and life don’t go to plan. This interview was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. I acknowledge the Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay my respect...

Episode 1: Why This Podcast — Stories, Science, and Open Water 09.01.2026 6:40

Episode 1 is live. This podcast isn’t about training plans or race results. It’s about the people, decisions, and experiences that shape open water swims and what we can learn from them. In this short episode, I explain why I wanted to start these conversations and what to expect from future episodes. If there’s someone you think I should talk to on the podcast, let me know. This was recorded on...

Podcast Trailer 05.01.2026 1:22

A short introduction to The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming — exploring what it really takes to swim well and safely in open water, where experience, preparation, and science meet. This was recorded on Whadjuk Nyungar Boodjar. I acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyungar people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay my respects to Elders past and present