George Bjälkemo & Pontus Lindberg of Kraken Swimrun

George Bjälkemo & Pontus Lindberg of Kraken Swimrun

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

On the show this week we are talking with George Bjälkemo and Pontus Lindberg of Kraken Swimrun to chat about their epic 3-day Swimrun Adventure covering the entire Stockholm Archipelago. Yes, you heard that right. A total distance of 242km while traversing 79 islands in just 42 hours! George and Pontus are also the reigning Ötillö World Champs and just super cool dudes. More on all this later in the show.

Training Update

Our training plans are ramping up now that we are just two months away from Ödyssey Swimrun Austin race on November 8, 2020. There will be lots of Swimrunning in the near future as we dial in our technique after not racing since early March.

A quick reminder that we want to see you at the race with us! We’ll be the guys in the back of the race. Need some added incentive? Use the code LOWTIDEBOYZ and save 25% of your entry.

Shout Outs

This week we’re shouting out Justin. We’ve known Justin for years and he got hooked on Swimrun at the Sprint distance race at Ötillö Catalina. He sent us some lovely feedback on the show and we really appreciate him taking the time to do that.

Feats of Endurance Weekly Award

Our award this week goes out to Nuno. He raced Swimrun Zêzere over the weekend and it did nothing to help our FOMO for not being able to be there are chatting with the race director last week.

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

This Week in Swimrun

A lot of folks were riding the good vibes from the Ötillö Sprint Final 15k race in Utö and jumped into races this past weekend.

Västerås Swimrun took place in Björnön, Sweden. The race was capped at 150 participants and similar to other events in Sweden, the race started in waves of 50 athletes at a time. Apparently, they had two Djs on the course blasting beats! There were some pretty funny team names as well including “Team Cold Soups and Abrasions,” “Team Half Decent Sea Lions,” “Team Latina Lovers,” and our personal favorite “Team Chips on the Couch & Cream on the Waffle.” (Honorable mention: “Team Earth, Wind & Water”)

Breca Jersey went down on Saturday on the island of Jersey. Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands located between England and France. This 20K race looked very epic based on our in-depth Instagram research. Dare I say that this race has been added to our already very long bucket list.

Finally, Zêzere Swimrun looked like a blast on the Zêzere River in Portugal. The event had two distances: Standard (31k) and Sprint (14.7k). We had Race Director Bruno Safara on the show last week and we can’t help but root for him as he grows the sport in Portugal.

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 a race that you are doing and we’ll do our best to include it.

LTBz Updates

Our latest column in Triathlete Magazine, “What’s the best ‘Full Spec’ Swimrun Kit?,” is out on the digital newsstands now! Check it out and let us know if you agree with our choices for the best top of the line kit choices in all the main categories.

We got some new merch in the works so make sure that you check out our website for the latest in LTBz apparel and stickers.

Interview

The interview this week is just epic. George Bjälkemo and Pontus Lindberg of Kraken Swimrun are reigning World Champs and elite athletes. You would think that would be enough to get them on the show. We didn’t even talk to them about that because they came on to talk about their journey traversing the entire Stockholm Archipelago.

This conversation is all about how they decided that since the Otillo World Championship wasn’t happening this year that they would embark on an “Ultra Swimrun Adventure.” And what an adventure it was! We chatted with them about how they came up with the idea, why they decided to do this, how the event almost got derailed because they couldn’t find a boat driver, and finally, we get their “race report” breakdown on how each day went. This interview covered a lot of ground (figuratively for us) and hearing from George and Pontus about this feat was a lot of fun.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of their Kraken Ultra Swimrun Adventure’s stats:

They started in Arholma at dawn on Friday 28 August and reached Landsort at dusk on Sunday 30 August, covering in tot: 242 km (150 miles), 79 islands, in 42 hrs.

Stage 1: Arholma-Landsort, 12 hrs, 80 km (16,000 m swim/ 64 km run) [49.7 miles total], 32 islands. Longest swim 1,500 m (Ålandet-Gåsö) and longest run 10,5 km (Yxlan).

Stage 2: Möja-Ornö, 15 hrs, 86 km (8,700 m swim/77,3 km run) [53.4 miles total], 22 islands.

Longest swim 1,400 m (The ”Pig swim”) and longest run 18,5 km (Ornö).

Stage 3: Ornö-Landsort, 15 hrs, 76 km (13,700 m swim/ 62,3 km run) [47.2 miles total], 25 islands Longest swim 6,130 m (Danzige Gatt) and longest run 13,8 km (Utö).

There were a lot of people and sponsors that came together to help make this adventure be successful. Here’s a shoutout to everyone that was involved:

The Boat Driver:

Pehr Westman

The Kraken Swimrun Crew:

Thomas Ogander

Pär Kristoffersson

Joakim Axelsson

Fredrik Åström

Krinstin Larsson

Annika Ericsson

Ludvig Myrenberg

Fredrik Granström

Sponsors:

HEAD Swimming

Addnature

Clif Bar Sweden

Carlys Natural

You can follow Kraken Swimrun on Instagram to get an entire visual chronicle of their journey.

Our buddy Herbert Krabel at Slowtwitch also had a great write up about this adventure, so be sure to check that out as well!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27 Mars 39min

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