Takeaways
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to conquer the elements or best the person next to you. Competition is in your DNA. But there’s something wonderful about moving seamlessly through nature. It allows you to create a deeper connection with yourself and your environment.
Physical challenges provide an opportunity for self-discovery, but they don’t have to be a solo endeavor. If you miss the team element, swimrun might be for you.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to swimrun
00:34 What is swimrun?
01:31 Variations in swimrun Courses
03:13 Swimrun Locations
04:25 Discovering swimrun
05:43 Transition from Triathlon to swimrun
06:16 The Appeal of swimrun
07:37 Camaraderie in swimrun
08:13 The Rawness and Untamedness of swimrun
09:16 Submitting to Nature in swimrun
10:27 The Fun and Community of swimrun
19:51 Intrinsic Motivation for swimrun
24:24 Training for swimrun
32:59 Nutrition and Gear
41:46 Lessons and Discoveries
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