Coach Mike Olzinski

Welcome to episode 240 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode for everything this week. Joining us for a third time on the podcast is elite Swimrunner, Sociologist, Sport Psychologist, Performance and Mindset Coach, and our friend, Susie Moonan. In this conversation we discuss taking on big challenges and she prepares to take on the biggest Swimrun challenge of them all: The One Water Race. We loved this conversation and can’t wait for you to check it out!But first…Training UpdateIt’s Race Week!!!!! ÖTILLÖ Casco Bay is just a few days away! We’re stoked to be racing our 5th Casco and our 20th Swimrun as a team. The hay is in the barn training-wise and we’re looking forward to some sweet island hopping with everyone.Shout OutThe shout out this week goes out to our newest Patron on Patreon, Jeremy G.! Thanks so much for the support and we look forward to seeing you in Portland!Speaking of Portland, now is as good a time as any to share that we will be hosting our 4th Annual Casco Post-race Party this weekend. Join us on the roofdeck of Bayside Bowl on Sunday, August 11th from 5-7!Feats of EnduranceCombo Feats of Endurance recognition to everyone that raced ÖTILLÖ Gothenburg over the weekend. The conditions looked amazing and it was great to see so many folks from our Strava Club out there. The FOMO was real!…With that, enjoy our conversation with Susie Moonan all about taking on big challenges in Swimrun and in life.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

8 Aug 202454min

Welcome to episode 239 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this show we share our race recap for the 2024 edition of TBF Racing’s Folsom Swimrun. We raced the short and long courses and had a ton of fun participating in the only Swimrun race in California. The positive vibes were high and it was great to see this event keep growing year over 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

1 Aug 202431min

Welcome to episode 238 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this week’s show we share our top 5 (10) fueling tips for Swimrun. Our fueling strategies have gotten so much better over the years and we have to give a lot of credit to the folks at Precision Fuel and Hydration for most, if not all, of the insight that we share in this episode. Get your notepads out for this one!Top 5 tips:“Knowledge is Power” (Know your numbers/Train your gut/practice race day nutrition) Proper fueling in training results in better recovery post-workoutDevelop a Pre-race fueling plan Mindset shift to Take as many gels as possible, not the least Don’t put all your eggs in one basket We also shared 5 bonus tips so listen for those.A couple of previous fueling episodes and other resources:Conversation with Andy Blow Episode 25Countdown to OTILLO with Andy Blow Episode 118Check out the Nutrition Planner on the PFH website.While you are there, use this link to save 15% off of your order.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

25 Juli 202431min

Welcome to episode 237 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode for everyone this week. Joining to talk about all things swimming is the founder of Effortless Swimming: Brenton Ford. If you’re not following their IG account for the wealth of swim tips that they share, you will by then of this conversation!But first…Training UpdateWith ÖTILLÖ Whistler in our rear view mirror, we have a couple of races coming up in quick succession with the Folsom Swimrun in a week and ÖTILLÖ Casco Bay in three-ish weeks. We’ll be training through Folsom and getting in some longer swims to get ready for the ocean swims in Maine.Shoutout/Feats of EnduranceThis week we are doing a combo to highlight everyone that raced Rockman over the weekend. Once again this epic race didn’t disappoint. For those who don’t know, this year’s edition of the race was 51 kms in distance with 6 kms of swimming in chilly fjord waters and 45 kms of “extreme” trail running. Oh, and there is almost 12,000’ of elevation gain on the course! Literally everyone that lined up for that race is a legend in our book.Make sure to sign up for our LTBz Strava Club and join Swimrunners from around the world as they train for stuff.Show BusinessInterested in joining us in Casco Bay or signing up for another ÖTILLÖ race in North America? Then use the code LOWTIDE15 to save 15% on your race registration for all their remaining 2024 events.Interested in getting a pair of FORM Smart Swim 1 or Smart Swim 2 goggles? Send us a DM or email and we’ll give you a code for 15% off.Effortless Swimming with Brenton FordIt was great to chat with Brenton. We’ve watched so many of his videos and it was great to chat with him about his coaching philosophy, the importance of a strong core, and get his thoughts on what key Swimrun-specific swim sessions could look like. Learn more at effortlessswimming.com.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

18 Juli 202449min

Welcome to episode 236 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Thank you for listening and/or watching the show on Youtube! Make sure to like, subscribe, comment, and leave us a review!Our second race of 2024 is in the books and it was a blast. In this episode, we share our race report for ÖTILLÖ Whistler and take you on our journey (with families in tow) to the first ÖTILLÖ event in Canada. Spoiler Alert: much fun was had, core memories were formed, and copious amounts of poutine was consumed.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

11 Juli 202452min

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Thank you for listening and/or watching the show on Youtube! Make sure to like, subscribe, comment, and leave us a review!We are live from Whistler and joined by Ötillö race director Staffan Björklund. We discuss recent races, including the World Championship and Bjorklund's experiences and reflections. The conversation covers the growth of the swimrun sport, strategies for newcomer engagement, and the importance of community in racing. Bjorklund shares his thoughts on the unique challenges and joys of swimrun events, emphasizing the shared experience and camaraderie among participants. Future race plans and the evolving nature of the sport are also highlighted.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

7 Juli 202424min

Welcome to episode 235 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great show for everyone this week. We’ve brought back our fan-favorite Countdown to ÖTILLÖ format from the LTBz vault to discuss our upcoming ÖTILLÖ Whistler race. In this edition, we discuss our training, what gear we’re planning on using, nutrition, hydration and race strategy, and so much more. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Canada and can’t wait to race!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

4 Juli 202441min

Welcome to episode 234 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Thank you for listening and/or watching the show on Youtube! Make sure to like, subscribe, comment, and leave us a review!We’re trying something new this week. In this episode, we will be quizzing each other on how well we know how the other thinks by guessing the contents of some top five lists about random aspects of Swimrun. This will be a “family feud” style game and we hope that you will learn some things that will help you at your next Swimrun.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

27 Juni 202420min