Paraswimming icon Jonty Warneken, author and ice/marathon swimmer Jacqui Hargrave, and motivational speaker and leadership coach Claire Brumby started their new podcast SwimChatSnack in October. Their insightful, warm-hearted banter is aimed at adult open water swimmers. They are now in their sixth episode during their first season.
Dressed warmly while sipping hot drinks, the trio presents an unscripted discussion based on their cumulative 30 years of open water swimming experiences. They laugh and nod in frequent agreement with an easy-going, friendly rapport that is clearly punctuated by a deep, mutual understanding and appreciation for cold water swimming and channel swimming.
As they chat about impressive adventures in training and with sanctioned channel crossings and official events, they touch upon incredible aquatic feats that are wholly untried and largely unknown by 99% of humanity, but that are profoundly respected and appreciated by the remaining 1%.
It is clear that they deeply enjoy the sport and co-host SwimChatSnack to inspire, educate, and celebrate the spirit of open water swimming. I am always inspired when British athletes discuss ice swimming so nonchalantly. Similar to when famed channel swimmer Kevin Murphy talks about going for a little dip, Jonty talks about swimming in sub-5°C water for an Ice Mile or even 13°C water for many hours so naturally (“…I wasn’t cold or shivering…”).
In Episode 1, the trio talks about Warneken’s 15 hour 24 minute 35 km North Channel crossing (for some background, see here) and swimming in the fall, preparing for the winter open water swimming season (click here)
In Episode 2, the trio talks about tips to keep you warm, stylish, and safe during cold water swims (click here).
In Episode 3, the trio talks about unwavering support from the open water swimming community (click here).
In Episode 4, the trio talks about useful tips for participating in English Channel relays (click here).
In Episode 5, the trio talks with cold water expert Leon Fryer about acclimatization (click here).
In Episode 6, the trio talk about acclimatization and after drop (click here).
To view the podcast, visit #swimchatsnackpodcast.
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