Ep. 868: Downriver Nomad - Rob Hutchings

Ep. 868: Downriver Nomad - Rob Hutchings

Triathlon, Marathon Swimming: Rob Hutchings on Ironman Races, Canada to Australia/New Zealand Adventures, 256km Clutha River Swim Attempt, Book Downriver Nomad – Overcoming Alcoholic Father Struggles and Personal Heartbreak.

Triathlete and marathon swimmer, Rob Hutchings takes us on a whirlwind journey from triathlons and his first marathon swim in his home country of Canada, to Ironman competitions across the pond. Then down under to Australia and New Zealand where he embarked on marathon adventures off the beaten track, on land and in the water, which led to his biggest challenge – an unprecedented attempt at swimming the turbulent 256 km Clutha River.

In Downriver Nomad, Rob shares his story of adventures and adversities not only in the water, on the race course and off the beaten track, but also his struggles with an alcoholic father and his own unsuccessful path to fatherhood.

His is a story of humor, heartbreak and challenges that will inspire the absolute beginner in adventure sports to the seasoned endurance athlete. Join Rob on his nomadic adventures in triathlon, marathon swimming and adventure sports, packed with hairpin bends, whirlpools, rock dodging and white-water rapids.



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