Wild Swim Podcast

I share my once in a lifetime experience of swimming from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz. Not quite the route of the legendary swim from the prison, but close enough (I'll have to go back one day!)I can't swim right now due to lockdown conditions, but I can reminisce about swimming! From being so nervous I didn't want to go, to being in the water and seeing these two iconic landmarks from a very different perspective. 

Lake District swimmer Sara Barnes shares why winter swimming means so much to her.Sara started cold water swimming as therapy and as way to continue to experience her beloved Lake District landscape.In this episode she talks about how the bravery needed to get into the water in the colder months pays off when you swim under a rainbow, as well as how to warm back up again after a swim.

Adventurer Matt Williams on his incredible challenge to be the first person to swim every lake in the Lake District!Matt shares his feelings ahead of the challenge - and how he needs more socks! Then we catch up again to find out how he got on, and the unexpected highs and lows on the journey.Matt's raising money for MacMillan Cancer Support: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MattWilliamsDoesSomeStuff

My experience of my first marathon swim, swimming the Dart 10k from (very early!) start to finish. I got really lucky with perfect conditions that definitely made it easier than it could have been. In this episode I talk about the highs and lows of the swim and my thoughts on finishing the challenge.I'm still accepting sponsorship: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jades-dart10k  

With the Dart 10k a week away, I share my training story. From a reality check from Karen Smith, to trying not to hate my wetsuit, and how I'm feeling about the event now it's here (eek!)

Simon Griffiths is the founder of Outdoor Swimmer magazine. He takes part in swimming events around the world and this summer he’s planning a 21km swim along a lake in Sweden.In this episode, Simon shares his experience of open water swimming events, including how he trains for these big swim challenges, what keeps him motivated during training, and what to expect on event day. 

Karen Smith is a strong advocate for the positive effect that swimming can have on mental health and believes learning to swim has changed her life.In this episode, Karen talks about the community at her lido, Parliament Hill, and how she's found friends across the country through a shared passion for swimming.

If you're thinking of going for your first outdoor swim, it can seem pretty daunting. In this episode I talk about how I overcame my fears and got in the water for my first ever outdoor swim, plus the advice and tips I've picked up since then - including how to deal with monsters.If you like the podcast, please rate it and subscribe!

Cold water swimming has become a bit of a hot topic, but what do you need to know before diving in? (Hint: Don't dive in!) This episode has advice from swimmers around the world, as well as my top tips for cold water swimming.Thanks to the swimmers in this episode:David, Eva, Karen, Kirrilee, Liz, Lou, Markus and Ruth for sharing your cold water tips. And thanks to Lou and Sue for letting me record our swim!If you like the podcast, please rate it and subscribe!

A dedicated open water swimmer, Liz loves the freedom swimming outdoors gives and loves to encourage others into the water to experience this for themselves. In this interview Liz talks about her move from triathlon to longer swims, and her journey to becoming an open water swim coach and helping others get into the water. Liz has set up her own website charting her swimming adventures: https://www.lakeslidoslanes.com/

The podcast is back after a short break! In this episode I talk about why I needed to take a break, and how swimming has helped me with recent life challenges. If you like the podcast, please rate it and subscribe! For more information on the cold water research I mentioned, have a look at these articles: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45487187 https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2018/sep/13/could-cold-water-swimming-help-treat-depression

From the leaves on the trees to the temperature of the water, things can change drastically in autumn. In this episode, I talk about steps to take to prepare for swimming this season.If you like the podcast, please rate it and subscribe on iTunes!

An introduction to the Wild Swim Podcast and what to expect from future episodes.If you love wild swimming as much as I do and want to be interviewed, get in touch!