3rd Generation Carbon Paddles with Mr. Frank Paddle, Fredrik Bengtsson
Welcome to episode 264 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode this week for all you gear heads out there! Joining us to talk about the 3rd generation of carbon fiber swim paddles is Mr. Frank Paddle himself, Fredik Bengtsson. In this conversation we chart the history of carbon fiber paddles to the present day and announce the launch of the new Frank Paddle x LTBz Signature model. (You can call them the Super Pros, The Stoke Masters, or just the LTBz’z.) This new paddle has all the latest tech and we’re so stoked for it to be released into the Swimrun world!Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
23 Tammi 43min
The Ultimate Guide for Planning the Ultimate Swimrun Season
Welcome to episode 263 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Want to go ballistic this year with Swimrun?Want to start stacking points for a potential World Championship bid?Want to race an epic “destination” Swimrun?Want to use your fitness to try something new (and Awesome?)Then this is the show for you! One of the best things about Swimrun is all the variety of experiences that are out there to be had. Given that no two races are exactly the same, planning out your season (and your training) is a puzzle that Swimrunners need to solve to accomplish their goals. In this episode we will take a deep dive into a few different strategies to solve the puzzle while making sure you have an awesome time out there.Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
16 Tammi 25min
Into The Deep End with...Deep End Fitness
Welcome to episode 262 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a fun show for everyone this week! Given that it’s the off-season and good time to recharge the batteries, try new things, and get ready for “THE YEAR OF SWIMRUN” we thought it would be cool to invite Austin-locals and Swimrunners James English and Braden Bell to the show to talk about the relatively new training program called Deep End Fitness. Don’t know what we’re talking about but looking for a new training modality to try out? Well you’re about to get your mind blown!Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
9 Tammi 57min
An Audience with The Queen of Swimrun, Desirée Andersson
Welcome to episode 261 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Welcome to year 5 of the show! To kick things off for what we are already calling “THE YEAR OF SWIMRUN” we are joined by the queen of the sport herself, the incomparable Desirée Andersson. In this conversation we chatted about her 2024 season, how her training has evolved over the years, and what the future holds. She’s literally the best and we can’t think of a better way to kick off the year than having been bestowed the honor of an audience with The Queen.Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
2 Tammi 47min
Fireside Chat 2024
Welcome to episode 260 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got another great episode for everyone this week. We reflect on the 2024 season, discussing major races we participated in, training challenges, highlights from our podcast episodes, and future plans for the 2025 swimrun season. We also extend gratitude to our supporters, families, and partners, sharing anecdotes about our experiences and teasing upcoming content and projects. Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
26 Joulu 202440min
One Water Race 2024 Race Recap w/Thomas Ogander
Welcome to episode 259 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got another great episode for everyone this week. Joining us to discuss the 2024 edition of the epic One Water Race is founder and race director Thomas Ogander, a.k.a. The Swimrun OG! We covered a lot of ground (no pun intended) in this conversation and we guarantee that you will be heading to YouTube to find out for yourself why this race is in fact “the ultimate proof of human capacity.”Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
19 Joulu 202454min
2024 Holiday Gift Guide for the Special Swimrunner in Your Life
Welcome to episode 258 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Happy Holidays everyone! In this episode we share our suggestions for holiday gifts for that special Swimrunner in your life. (It’s ok if YOU are that special Swimrunner in your life.) We cover everything from stocking stuffers to extremely grand gestures. Make sure to check out our updated Swimrun Gear Guide in case you need any other gift ideas.Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
12 Joulu 202421min
Introducing ÖTILLÖ Åland w/Staffan Björklund
Welcome to episode 257 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got an exclusive for everyone this week. In what is likely our finest piece of “journalism” to date, we’re joined by ÖTILLÖ Race Director Staffan Björklund to announce a new ÖTILLÖ World Series event. Mark your calendars for August 9 and 10 for the brand new ÖTILLÖ Åland Swimrun taking place in Finland in the Åland Archipelago, A.K.A., Swimrun heaven. We get into all the details for this brand new event, including course design, course overviews for the World Series, Sprint, Experience, and new Kidz distance options, how to travel there for just $6 (from Stockholm), and so much more.Huge thank you to ÖTILLÖ for letting us be the first to cover this new event. Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
6 Joulu 202452min
