Best Mario Fraioli Podcasts (2025)

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Swimrun Volunteer Extraordinaire Christine Schiepke 54:08

2d ago54:08

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Swimrun Volunteer Extraordinaire Christine Schiepke Welcome to episode 282 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! We’ve got yet another great show for everyone this week. Joining us to discuss volunteerism in Swimrun is…the Swimrun Volunteer Extraordinaire herself, the incomparable Christine Schiepke. It was so great to chat with her about the s…

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Steve Magness on Real Toughness and Why Running Shouldn’t Suck 1:04:56

4d ago1:04:56

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This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan are joined by performance scientist, coach, and author Steve Magness for a deep dive into the messy, meaningful side of mental toughness. Known for calling BS on outdated notions of grit, Steve shares insights from his latest book, Win the Inside Game, and challenges the idea that suffering is the only pa…

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The Norwegian Swimrun Scene w/Coach Ruben and Coach Loyd 56:03

9d ago56:03

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Welcome to episode 281 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! We’ve got a great episode for everyone this week. Joining us from Norway to talk about their epic Catalina/Southern California/Vegas adventure, and so much more, are Coach Loyd Færøvik and Coach Ruben Wallentinsen, a.k.a., Team Swimosaurus Flex. We met this duo in Two Harbors and knew…

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Swimrunman Gorges du Verdon 2025 Race Recap w/The Boston Wetsox 38:45

16d ago38:45

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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 thei…

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Alex Hutchinson on Why Doing Things the Hard Way Feels So Good 1:03:47

18d ago1:03:47

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Check out the Cloud Cap Marathon here! Thanks to Running Warehouse for supporting The Trailhead. Check out their great selection of everything from shoes to sun hoodies, with free two-day shipping. This week on The Trailhead, we're joined by one of the most thoughtful voices in endurance sports writing: Alex Hutchinson. You might know him from his …

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Top 5 Things To Do After Your Swimrun Race 19:09

23d ago19:09

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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 (m…

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Episode 244: Ask Mario Anything 1:12:39

25d ago1:12:39

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This week on the podcast I sit down with my right-hand man Chris Douglas and answer reader and listener questions about dream podcast guests, training ideas I have and haven’t changed my mind about, the impact of AI on coaching, best mindset practices for training and racing, and a lot more. There’s even a good rant from me on running while sick/in…

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OTILLO Catalina 2025 Race Report 1:00:41

1M ago1:00:41

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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 sha…

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How Much Running Is Too Much Running? Asking for a Friend (feat. Mario Fraioli) 55:48

1M ago55:48

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This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan put coach and writer Mario Fraioli in the hot seat with their burning trail running questions. From “How slow is too slow?” to “When does running become hiking?” we tackle the big, the small, and the existential dilemmas runners face on (and off) the trail. Come for the laughs, stay for Mario's wisdom, an…

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The End of an Era: Swimrun NC's Final Race w/ Herbert Krabel 42:10

1M ago42:10

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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 wh…

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Wild Swimrun w/ Helene Ostet 48:48

1M ago48:48

48:48

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 Swim…

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The Examined Run: Sabrina Little on Ethics, Excellence, and Everyday Choices 58:49

2M ago58:49

58:49

What does it mean to live a good life? And can your running practice help you get there? In this episode of The Trailhead, Zoë Rom and Brendan Leonard sit down with Sabrina Little: ultrarunner, philosopher, ethics professor, mom of (soon to be) three, and author of The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runners. Sabrina’s work sits at the fa…

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Habits of Highly Effective Athletes w/Mario Fraioli 50:27

2M ago50:27

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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 Swimr…

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Interview with Nick Huggett 47:33

2M ago47:33

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This is the first episode of a mini series on the Focused Mind Podcast that talks to high performers across the music business who talk about their life, mindset, and skills they've developed to have long careers. We look at what individuals have done to look after themselves and what they'd consider helpful for working in the industry in the curre…

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FIKA with Coach Liz #3 44:41

2M ago44:41

44:41

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 …

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Meet The Rad New Trailhead Co-Host 42:50

2M ago42:50

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Welcome Brendan Leonard to The Trailhead! He’s the mind behind Semi-Rad, the master of stick figure cartoons, and now, he’s Zoë’s new co-host on The Trailhead. But instead of the usual "tell us about yourself" intro, we’re doing things our way. In this episode, Brendan gets interviewed by the person who knows him best—his mom. Kathy Leonard pulls n…

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Episode 243 | Sebastian Junger on Running, Writing, and Not Negotiating With Yourself 1:40:50

2M ago1:40:50

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Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Storm, Fire, A Death in Belmont, War, Tribe, Freedom, and In My Time of Dying, as well as an award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and, perhaps most impressively, highly accomplished distance runner. A collegiate athlete at Wesleyan University in the early 1980s,…

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Big Alta 50km 2025 Race Report 39:54

2M ago39:54

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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 experience…

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The Story of None to Run (Part 2) 21:27

2M ago21:27

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In Part 2 of our conversation with None to Run founder Mark Kennedy, he goes deeper into the mindset, mission, and meaning behind helping beginners become lifelong runners. Part 2 is for beginner runners who need a reminder that progress takes time — and that every running journey is unique. It’s also for anyone curious about the heart behind None …

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The Story of None to Run (Part 1) 49:04

2M ago49:04

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In this episode (Part 1 of 2), Mark Kennedy, the founder of None to Run, shares how his lifelong love of sports led him to create one of the most supportive running apps and communities for beginners. Mark opens up about: His transition from a corporate career to entrepreneurship The inspiration behind the None to Run app Why understanding your aud…

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Interview with Mario Fraioli 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Mario Fraioli is the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast and the author of the weekly newsletter of the same name. As well as these well-known endeavours, he spends the majority of his work as a full-time endurance running coach. In this episode, timed to drop a month prior to a number of major marathon races Worldwide, FMC podcast host Stu Hollid…

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Fueling Masterclass for ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship 57:31

2M ago57:31

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Welcome to episode 272 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! We’ve got nothing short of a masterpiece/masterclass episode this week. In 2022, Andy Blow joined us on Episode 118 for our Countdown to ÖTILLÖ series to share his thoughts on how to best approach fueling for ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. We decided to re-release this episod…

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A New Adventure Begins With Buzz Burrell 37:00

2M ago37:00

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Big changes are happening at The Trailhead! In this episode, co-hosts Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell reflect on Buzz’s legendary career in trail running and his next big adventure—his very own podcast, The Buzz with Buzz Burrell. Buzz shares his perspective on how the sport has evolved, from the early days of ultrarunning to the rise of FKTs (Fastest Kno…

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Top 5 Worst Swimrun Advice Nuggets 22:37

3M ago22:37

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Welcome to episode 271 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! We’ve got something new for everyone. In this week’s episode we break down the 5 worst pieces of Swimrun advice that we’ve heard and have some fun reframing these into good advice. Don’t commit Swimrun malpractice and make sure that you’re not making these mistakes whether you’re a be…

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Ötillö Catalina Course Preview with Ötillö USA Race Director Lars Finanger 1:01:19

3M ago1:01:19

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Welcome to episode 270 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! ÖTILLÖ Catalina is just under two months away and, in case it wasn’t already apparent, we’re super stoked for the return of this amazing event. Joining us today to get everyone who may not be on our level of stoke (yet) is our dear friend and race director Lars Finanger. In this conve…

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How to Run (and Love) Your First Ultra 54:42

3M ago54:42

54:42

What makes someone want to run their first ultra? And more importantly—what makes them want to come back for a second? The reality is, most people who sign up for an ultra only do one. But why? And how can we help more runners not just finish, but fall in love with the sport? Tune in for tips on running your first - or even tenth - ultramarathon. I…

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Episode 242 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on The Importance of Making Time for Quiet, Creating Space, and Slowing Down 1:09:09

3M ago1:09:09

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I recently sat down with my good friend and frequent podcast guest Simon Freeman, the co-founder, editor, and publisher of my favorite running magazine, Like The Wind, for our first quarterly conversation of 2025, which you can listen to wherever you get the morning shakeout podcast. An excerpt of this exchange can be found in Issue #44 of LtW, whi…

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Team Poppy and Branch 57:30

3M ago57:30

57:30

Welcome to episode 269 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! We’re wrapping up Partners Month with an epic “meet up right the before the race” story of Team Poppy and Branch, a.k.a. Hannah Calton and Aaron Palaian. If these names sound familiar it’s because Aaron is a race director and Hannah runs social media for ÖTILLÖ USA. In this conversati…

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Team H2O 43:02

3M ago43:02

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Welcome to episode 268 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! Partners month continues with yet another great story of siblings coming together to do cool stuff! Joining us to talk about their Swimrun partnership is Team H20, A.K.A. Halie and Hunter Olsen. In this conversation we talked about what it’s like to race with your sibling, whether it …

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Love on the Run: Running, Family and Relationship Advice from Trail Running Power Couples 50:43

3M ago50:43

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1:42 – Buzz and Zoë dive into how their relationship with running has evolved over the years. They explore what it takes to sustain a lifelong love of the sport—and Buzz dishes out some hard-earned running relationship wisdom. 11:58 – Zoë sits down with Tyler Green and Rachel Drake, a power couple in the ultrarunning world. They share the story of …

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Team Twisted Sisters 58:59

4M ago58:59

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Welcome to episode 267 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! Partners month continues with a great story about Canada, sisterhood, and Canadian sisterhood! Joining us to talk about their Swimrun journey is Team Twisted Sisters, A.K.A. Karen and Lorraine Natho. This was a great conversation where we discussed what it’s like to race with your sis…

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Team Sight the Beam! 46:50

4M ago46:50

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Welcome to episode 266 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! Welcome to the 4th Annual Partners Month where we highlight one of our favorite features of Swimrun…the team aspect. To kick things off this month we have Team Sight the Beam, a.k.a., Justin Young and James Noonan from Sacramento California. These guys are super stoked on the sport (o…

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Scott Jurek and Tina Muir's Advice for Sustainable Running 48:54

4M ago48:54

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In this episode, Zoë and Buzz dive into their personal journeys toward identifying as environmentalists—exploring why that label can feel complicated and what it truly means to take action for the planet. 7:12 Zoë sits down with Running for Real host and former elite marathoner Tina Muir to discuss the power of small, everyday actions in making run…

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ÖTILLÖ Catalina Training Guide w/Nicolas Remires 59:06

4M ago59:06

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Welcome to episode 265 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! We’ve got a great show for everyone this week! Joining to talk about training for ÖTILLÖ Catalina is the one and only Nicolas Remires, founder of Envol Coaching. (He is also the winner of the World Series distance at Catalina 2020 in the Men’s team division with his partner Francesc D…

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Episode 241 | Ben Rosario on The Marathon Project, Entrepreneurship, and The Third Running Boom 1:21:29

4M ago1:21:29

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Ben Rosario has worn a lot of hats in the sport and industry of running: professional athlete and two-time U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier, co-founder of the Big River Running Company, race director, elite athlete coordinator, marketing director, author, and, most recently, founder, head coach, and director of HOKA Northern Arizona Elite. In…

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3rd Generation Carbon Paddles with Mr. Frank Paddle, Fredrik Bengtsson 43:59

4M ago43:59

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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 announ…

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Keep Trail Running Weird: Celebrating the Trail Community 50:51

4M ago50:51

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Zoë and Buzz dive into what community means to them and why the Keep Trail Running Weird awards matter. Instead of focusing on elite athletes, these awards shine a spotlight on the everyday runners, the quirky characters, and the inspiring individuals who make up the heart of the trail running community. It’s our way of celebrating the people who k…

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The Ultimate Guide for Planning the Ultimate Swimrun Season 25:28

5M ago25:28

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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 Swimr…

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Into The Deep End with...Deep End Fitness 57:40

5M ago57:40

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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…

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Clare Gallagher and Luis Benitez on How Trail Runners Can Save the Planet 54:53

5M ago54:53

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00:40 Buzz and Zoë chat about how they connect with nature through trail running, and why all trail runners should think of themselves as environmentalists. 6:48 Zoë interviews Luis Benitez, an environmental leader in the outdoor industry and a passionate advocate for sustainability and environmental stewardship, who has summited Mt. Everest six ti…

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An Audience with The Queen of Swimrun, Desirée Andersson 47:36

5M ago47:36

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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 yea…

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Fireside Chat 2024 40:51

5M ago40:51

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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, famili…

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One Water Race 2024 Race Recap w/Thomas Ogander 54:32

5M ago54:32

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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 wil…

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide for the Special Swimrunner in Your Life 21:42

6M ago21:42

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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 u…

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The Year in Trail Running and Bold Predictions for 2025 1:10:20

6M ago1:10:20

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It’s the end of 2024, and we’re wrapping up the year with a deep dive into the biggest trends, moments, and milestones in trail running. Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell share their top highlights from the year, including record-breaking performances, evolving race formats, and bold predictions for 2025. Joined by UltraSignup’s Head of Data, Matt Abbott, t…

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Introducing ÖTILLÖ Åland w/Staffan Björklund 52:31

6M ago52:31

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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…

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Valencia Marathon - Why everyone should know about this event! 33:39

6M ago33:39

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In this mini episode, Sport and Performance Psychologist Stu Holliday answers the question: Why should everyone know about the Valencia marathon? And the second question... and why should they care?! Whether you are a runner or not, this event is unique in the World of endurance sport and in the imaginations of the organisers. They put themselves i…

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Episode 240 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on the Different and Evolving Reasons Why We Run 1:06:26

6M ago1:06:26

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I recently sat down with my good friend and frequent podcast guest Simon Freeman, the co-founder, editor, and publisher of my favorite running magazine, Like The Wind, for our final quarterly conversation of 2024, which you can listen to wherever you get the morning shakeout podcast. An excerpt of this exchange can be found in Issue #43 of LtW, whi…

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