Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast3 Sep 2020

Bruno Safara of Swimrun Portugal

Welcome to episode thirty-five of the Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast!

On the show this week we are going across the pond to Europe to learn about the Swimrun scene in Portugal with Bruno Safara of Swimrun Portugal. This was a fun one! More about the interview later in the show.

Training Update

Our training plans are still sideways due to forest fires in Northern California and the terrible air quality. We’re basically doing indoor stuff until the air quality improves.

One big piece of news in terms of training is that we will actually have to start training because we are committed to going to the Ödyssey Swimrun Austin race on November 8, 2020. We’ll be doing an Odyssey Swimrun Austin course preview show in the next few weeks in case you need any additional motivation to sign up and join us in Texas for some Swimrunning. In case you need any additional motivation to sign up, use the code LOWTIDEBOYZ, and save 25% of your entry. Just FYI, this race with be either preceded and/or followed by some serious Texas BBQ.

Shout Outs

This week we’re shouting out Per Åström. Chipper did some deep internet research and discovered that Per left the very first comment to our announcement of the launch of the podcast. He’s basically an OG from day 1 so a tip of the hat to you sir. For some reason if you don’t follow us on Instagram you are really missing out!

Feats of Endurance Weekly Award

This week’s award was a toss-up between two finalists so we decided to give the “prestigious” award to both of them. First, Courtney and Christian have put in some major miles together this past week. We think that they are a husband and wife mixed team. Second, Clare busted out a 90-mile ride on her trainer over the weekend. Yes, 90 miles…indoors.

Congrats and thanks for being part of our Strava Club community.

This Week in Swimrun

In case you were living under a rock this weekend and/or somehow cut off from WIFI, the Ötillö Sprint Final 15k race went off without a hitch in Utö. This two-day event featured 3 separate waves of 50 athletes each wave to comply with Swedish COVID rules. This weekend also featured some pretty gnarly weather so that must have been fun.

In more of a bummer than news to anyone, the Ötillö World Championship was slated to take place this past weekend and would have been the 15th race of the OG Swimrun. We are all looking forward to celebrating the 15th edition in 2021!

Swimrun Sumin happened in Sumin, Poland on Sunday. Looked like a cool local event and the photos on Instagram were FOMO inducing with the mix of town and trail runs and lake swims. This race had Marathon (42K), Sprint (27.7k), and Super Sprint (13.8k) distance options.

The Torekov Swimrun took place in Torekov, Sweden. The field was limited to 150 participants due to Swedish COVID rules but it looked like fun was had by all. The race only had one distance: 23k divided into 18 sections with 4.7k of swimming.

While it wasn’t a race per se, the Kraken Swimrun team of former and current Ötillö World Champs and other stout athletes completed the three-day adventure from Arholma to Landsort that we mentioned in last week’s show. The adventure ended up being a total of 242K’s of swimming and running, or roughly one Ötillö World Championship each day for three days! Check out their Instagram page and prepare to get your mind blown.

We’re pretty sure that we may have missed some events. Send us an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com and tip us off if there’s are race that you are doing and we’ll do our best to include it.

LTBz Updates

Our latest Gear Talk show with Swimrun Labs is out and it’s all about getting started in Swimrun on a budget. Check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Keep sending in your submissions for our “International Swimrun Adventure Guide.” We got a bunch of entries and we’re almost ready to start putting something up on our site. As a reminder, If you have a great training route that you don’t want to keep secret you can head over to our website and fill out the form on our website homepage.

Interview

As mentioned above, this week we go to Portugal to get the story about how the Swimrun scene developed in that Country from Bruno Safara. A badass athlete in his own right, Bruno discovered Swimrun and never looked back. He organized one of the first races in Portugal in 2017 and now runs Swimrun Portugal that puts on six races in some of the coolest destinations in the country. In this interview we chatted about his background, how he decided to go all-in on Swimrun, Loch Ness, and “Nessie,” how he chooses venues and designs his racecourses, and what the future holds for events in Portugal.

Swimrun Portugal’s next race, Zêzere Swimrun, is happening on Sept. 6. We can’t wait to get out to one of Bruno’s races in the future! You can follow Swimrun Portugal on Instagram is you want some FOMO-inducing content in your life.

That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, please be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Podcast. You can also follow our meme page on Instagram and on Twitter. Email us at lowtideboyz@gmail.com with any feedback, suggestions, and/or meme suggestions. Finally, you can also support us on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.

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Swimrunman Gorges du Verdon 2025 Race Recap w/The Boston Wetsox

Welcome to episode 280 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode for everyone this week. Joining us fresh off of their Mixed Team ultra distance victory at Swimrunman’s Gorges du Verdon from this past weekend are our friends and frequent guests on the podcast Bronwen and Greg Dierksen A.K.A., The Boston Wetsox. We get their race recap on what was an awesome day in southern France for the kickoff of the 2025 Swimrunman race series.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

15 Maj 38min

Top 5 Things To Do After Your Swimrun Race

Welcome to episode 279 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got something short and to the point for everyone this week. Being fresh off of the heels of ÖTILLÖ Catalina got us thinking about what is next and thus, a show idea was born. In this episode we discuss the top 5 things to do after completing your Swimrun race. These tips are (mostly) guaranteed not to annoy your family, friends, training buddies, or co-workers.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 Maj 19min

OTILLO Catalina 2025 Race Report

Welcome to episode 278 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!ÖTILLÖ Catalina 2025 took place this past weekend and what a weekend it was! Five years after the first edition, the event made a triumphant return to kick off the ÖTILLÖ USA Swimrun season. In this episode, we share all the details about our amazing weekend on Catalina Island and share Chipper and Will Ramsey’s report of their race. Spoiler alert: vibes were high all weekend and Chipper and Will had an awesome 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

1 Maj 1h

The End of an Era: Swimrun NC's Final Race w/ Herbert Krabel

Welcome to episode 277 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this episode we discuss the finale of Swimrun NC at Hanging Rock State Park, North Carolina. We're joined by Herbert Krabel, one of the co-founders and race directors of Swimrun NC, who shares insights about the race's history, memorable moments, local community involvement, and why the race is ending. We also announce a special giveaway, reflect on the race's impact on the Swimrun community, and bid farewell to an iconic event in North American Swimrunning.00:00 Introduction to Swimrun00:53 Welcome to the Low Tide Boyz Podcast01:06 Celebrating Swimrun NC01:33 Giveaway Announcement02:18 Memories and Homage02:46 Swimrun NC History and Significance04:32 Interview with Herbert Krabel05:30 Herbert's Endurance Adventures06:09 Challenges and Changes in Swimrun NC07:03 Race Experience and Community Impact07:29 Course Design and Evolution10:25 Unique Aspects of Swimrun NC19:14 Growth and Popularity of Swimrun23:51 The Origin of the Iconic Race Photo Tradition25:13 Heartfelt Cards from Local School Kids27:46 Unique Awards and Memorable Moments30:37 Epic Race Battles and Close Finishes36:56 Reflections on the Swimrun NC Legacy40:47 Final Thoughts and Future Plans~~~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

24 Apr 42min

Wild Swimrun w/ Helene Ostet

Welcome to episode 276 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a “feel good” episode for everyone this week. Joining us to celebrate our five year anniversary of supporting Wild Swimrun is our friend and Swimrun ambassador, Helene Ostet. We always say that the best part about Swimrun is the community and Helene and the work of Wild Swimrun is a shining example of what is great about the sport. In this conversation we talked about the history of Wild Swimrun, what they are currently up to, and what the future holds for women and girls in the sport. We are launching a fundraiser for their Wild Youth Initiative as part of our five year celebration so head over to our website to donate to this amazing cause.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

17 Apr 48min

Habits of Highly Effective Athletes w/Mario Fraioli

Welcome to episode 275 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode for everyone this week. Joining us in Studio G is none other than one of America’s best running coaches, Mario Fraioli. In this conversation we discuss his best thinking on the habits of highly effective athletes and how we can apply these principles in Swimrun/life. Get your notepads out for this 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

10 Apr 50min

FIKA with Coach Liz #3

Welcome to episode 274 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re back with the third installment of our fan favorite Fika with Coach Liz series. In this conversation we cover a lot of ground including how to taper, the importance of strength work, and so much more! Special thanks to everyone that submitted questions.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 Apr 44min

Big Alta 50km 2025 Race Report

In episode 273 of the Low Tide Boys, a Swimrun Podcast, we provide an in-depth race report on our local trail run, the Big Alta 50K. The challenging course, spanning 31 miles with 7,000 feet of climbing in Northern Marin County, truly tested our endurance and strategy. We delve into our pre-race preparation, nutrition plans, and race day experiences, highlighting the demanding climbs and essential aid station stops. Additionally, we discuss the benefits of incorporating such endurance events into swimrun training to boost overall fitness and confidence. This episode is a comprehensive recap of our grueling yet rewarding race. 00:00 Introduction to the Race 00:38 Welcome to the Low Tide Boys Podcast 00:45 First Race Report of the Season 01:27 Training and Preparation Insights 01:49 Race Day Strategies and Execution06:37 Nutrition and Hydration Tactics16:27 Aid Station Experiences 19:00 Race Day Reflections and Weather 19:34 Exploring Northern Marin County Trails 20:47 The Start of the Race 21:02 Early Race Strategies and Challenges 21:54 Mid-Race Highs and Lows 23:03 Tough Climbs and Comparisons 24:46 Aid Stations and Support 27:40 Final Push and Finish Line 31:04 Post-Race Reflections and Future Plans~~~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

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