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Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Rod Watkins - Masters Marathon Swimming Triple Crown Swimmer

Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Rod Watkins - Masters Marathon Swimming Triple Crown Swimmer

FromTorpedo Swimtalk Podcast


Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Rod Watkins - Masters Marathon Swimming Triple Crown Swimmer

FromTorpedo Swimtalk Podcast

ratings:
Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Dec 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today's guest is Open Water Triple Crown title holder,  Rod Watkins. We chat about preparing for each of his amazing open water crossings - the English Channel, the Catalina Channel and the Manhattan 20 Bridges Swim. How did Rod train for these swims? Who helped him in his quest, both before and during the swims? How do you train for such a long swim? Which was the hardest of the three to complete? What logistics are needed to make each of these swims happen, and most importantly why swim them? Learn from his experience and what motivated him to start these epic journeys. Will Rod swim another epic crossing? Listen in to find out!Connect with Torpedo Swimtalk:https://www.torpedoswimtalk.com/
Released:
Dec 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This podcast chats to adult Masters Swimmers from around the world, both pool and open water champions. Some are Olympians, and are competing well into their late 20's and beyond, conquering feats other swimmers are in awe of. Others have unfinished business from their youth, rediscovering their love of swimming and taking their accomplishments to new heights. Who are these superstars? Why do they swim? How do they continue to perform at such high levels. We discover the answers to these and many more questions, as we chat to each of our very special guests. So settle down with a cuppa, and listen to your weekly dose of all things Masters Swimming.