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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3rd Generation Carbon Paddles with Mr. Frank Paddle, Fredrik Bengtsson

3rd Generation Carbon Paddles with Mr. Frank Paddle, Fredrik Bengtsson

Welcome to episode 264 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode this week for all you gear heads out there! Joining us to talk about the 3rd generation of carbon fiber swim paddles is Mr. Frank Paddle himself, Fredik Bengtsson. In this conversation we chart the history of carbon fiber paddles to the present day and announce the launch of the new Frank Paddle x LTBz Signature model. (You can call them the Super Pros, The Stoke Masters, or just the LTBz’z.) This new paddle has all the latest tech and we’re so stoked for it to be released into the Swimrun world!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

23 Jan 43min

The Ultimate Guide for Planning the Ultimate Swimrun Season

The Ultimate Guide for Planning the Ultimate Swimrun Season

Welcome to episode 263 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Want to go ballistic this year with Swimrun?Want to start stacking points for a potential World Championship bid?Want to race an epic “destination” Swimrun?Want to use your fitness to try something new (and Awesome?)Then this is the show for you! One of the best things about Swimrun is all the variety of experiences that are out there to be had. Given that no two races are exactly the same, planning out your season (and your training) is a puzzle that Swimrunners need to solve to accomplish their goals. In this episode we will take a deep dive into a few different strategies to solve the puzzle while making sure you have an awesome time out there.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

16 Jan 25min

Into The Deep End with...Deep End Fitness

Into The Deep End with...Deep End Fitness

Welcome to episode 262 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a fun show for everyone this week! Given that it’s the off-season and good time to recharge the batteries, try new things, and get ready for “THE YEAR OF SWIMRUN” we thought it would be cool to invite Austin-locals and Swimrunners James English and Braden Bell to the show to talk about the relatively new training program called Deep End Fitness. Don’t know what we’re talking about but looking for a new training modality to try out? Well you’re about to get your mind blown!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

9 Jan 57min

An Audience with The Queen of Swimrun, Desirée Andersson

An Audience with The Queen of Swimrun, Desirée Andersson

Welcome to episode 261 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Welcome to year 5 of the show! To kick things off for what we are already calling “THE YEAR OF SWIMRUN” we are joined by the queen of the sport herself, the incomparable Desirée Andersson. In this conversation we chatted about her 2024 season, how her training has evolved over the years, and what the future holds. She’s literally the best and we can’t think of a better way to kick off the year than having been bestowed the honor of an audience with The Queen.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

2 Jan 47min

Fireside Chat 2024

Fireside Chat 2024

Welcome to episode 260 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got another great episode for everyone this week. We reflect on the 2024 season, discussing major races we participated in, training challenges, highlights from our podcast episodes, and future plans for the 2025 swimrun season. We also extend gratitude to our supporters, families, and partners, sharing anecdotes about our experiences and teasing upcoming content and projects. 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 Dec 202440min

One Water Race 2024 Race Recap w/Thomas Ogander

One Water Race 2024 Race Recap w/Thomas Ogander

Welcome to episode 259 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got another great episode for everyone this week. Joining us to discuss the 2024 edition of the epic One Water Race is founder and race director Thomas Ogander, a.k.a. The Swimrun OG! We covered a lot of ground (no pun intended) in this conversation and we guarantee that you will be heading to YouTube to find out for yourself why this race is in fact “the ultimate proof of human capacity.”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 Dec 202454min

2024 Holiday Gift Guide for the Special Swimrunner in Your Life

2024 Holiday Gift Guide for the Special Swimrunner in Your Life

Welcome to episode 258 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!Happy Holidays everyone! In this episode we share our suggestions for holiday gifts for that special Swimrunner in your life. (It’s ok if YOU are that special Swimrunner in your life.) We cover everything from stocking stuffers to extremely grand gestures. Make sure to check out our updated Swimrun Gear Guide in case you need any other gift ideas.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 Dec 202421min

Introducing ÖTILLÖ Åland w/Staffan Björklund

Introducing ÖTILLÖ Åland w/Staffan Björklund

Welcome to episode 257 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got an exclusive for everyone this week. In what is likely our finest piece of “journalism” to date, we’re joined by ÖTILLÖ Race Director Staffan Björklund to announce a new ÖTILLÖ World Series event. Mark your calendars for August 9 and 10 for the brand new ÖTILLÖ Åland Swimrun taking place in Finland in the Åland Archipelago, A.K.A., Swimrun heaven. We get into all the details for this brand new event, including course design, course overviews for the World Series, Sprint, Experience, and new Kidz distance options, how to travel there for just $6 (from Stockholm), and so much more.Huge thank you to ÖTILLÖ for letting us be the first to cover this new event.   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

6 Dec 202452min

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