OTILLO Whistler 2025 Race Report
Welcome to episode 288 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We've got a great show for everyone this week. ÖTILLÖ Whistler took place this past weekend and Chris raced the Sprint distance with fellow Swimrun evangelist, Annie Molsberry. In this show we share all the sights and sounds of the second edition of this amazing race...and perhaps saved the sport of Swimrun. Enjoy!Warm up music choice: Sweet Dreams by La Bouche.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
10 Juli 1h 5min
Swimrun Family Vacation Planning Guide
Welcome to episode 287 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re both back from our respective vacations and got the idea of putting together a show about our best thinking on planning an awesome Swimrun family vacation. So here it is! In this episode, we share our best thinking on how to pitch, plan, and execute an epic Swimrun adventure with the whole family.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
3 Juli 19min
Swimrunman Lake Vassiveire Race Report
Welcome to episode 286 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We're on vacation this week but the show must go on! In this episode, Chipper shares his race report from Swimrunman Lac De Vassiviere from this past weekend. It was an epic adventure and included all the positive Swimrun vibes that we love about this sport. 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 Juni 47min
Swim Drafting Science w/Brenton Ford
Welcome to episode 285 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great one for everyone this week. Elite swim coach and founder of Effortless Swimming, Brenton Ford, is back on the show with fresh knowledge bombs. In this conversation we chatted about becoming comfortable with open water swimming, optimal drafting techniques for Swimrun, and how to train for it all. This episode certainly falls into the “get your notepads out for this one” category.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 Juni 46min
Rockman 2025 Course Preview w/Marcus Barton
Welcome to episode 284 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We are excited to welcome back our good friend and super experienced swimrunner, Marcus Barton for an in-depth course preview of the Rockman Swimrun, one of the most challenging swimruns in the world. Marcus shares his personal connection to the race, having first competed in 2015, and his journey to becoming one of the race directors. He takes us through the logistics of race day, from the early ferry ride to the start line to the breakdown of the course's various sections. We delve into gear recommendations, training tips, and strategic advice, offering valuable insights to help competitors prepare. We also discuss the mandatory gear and the unique challenges posed by the Norwegian fjords. Whether you're a seasoned swimrunner or considering adding Rockman to your bucket list, this episode is packed with essential information to ensure you have a great time.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 Juni 1h 16min
Bellingham Swimrun 2025 Race Report
Welcome to episode 283 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We just got back from Bellingham Swimrun and the vibes were as Swimrun-y as ever! Joining us for this race report is our dear friend, and now teammate, Annie Molsberry. We raced as a three-person team and had a blast enjoying the amazing venue of Lake Padden. In this episode we breakdown our prep (such as it was), share our race report (unexpecting things happened), and relive what was an amazing weekend in the Pacific Northwest (already planning on going back next year!)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
5 Juni 58min
Swimrun Volunteer Extraordinaire Christine Schiepke
Swimrun Volunteer Extraordinaire Christine SchiepkeWelcome to episode 282 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got yet another great show for everyone this week. Joining us to discuss volunteerism in Swimrun is…the Swimrun Volunteer Extraordinaire herself, the incomparable Christine Schiepke. It was so great to chat with her about the sport as seen through her eyes and certainly made us even more grateful for all the volunteers out at the races. 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
29 Maj 54min
The Norwegian Swimrun Scene w/Coach Ruben and Coach Loyd
Welcome to episode 281 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode for everyone this week. Joining us from Norway to talk about their epic Catalina/Southern California/Vegas adventure, and so much more, are Coach Loyd Færøvik and Coach Ruben Wallentinsen, a.k.a., Team Swimosaurus Flex. We met this duo in Two Harbors and knew we wanted to get them on the show. In this conversation, we covered everything from treating hills like snacks, how powerlifting can make you a better Swimrunner, and what the local Swimrun scene in Norway looks like. This was a fun one!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
22 Maj 56min
