Imagine yourself in the middle of an ocean, with nothing but water stretching out into the horizon.  What brought you here and what motivates you to swim such long distances?We delved into these questions and so much more on this week's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast episode with Josie Page, an open water marathon swimmer hailing from Western Australia, who turned this daunting sight into her playground. Josie, a 36km Capri to Napoli swim champion, shares her exhilarating journey from discovering her passion for swimming as a child to evolving into a fierce competitor in open water swimming Listening to Josie's story is like taking a deep dive, sans the cliché, into the fascinating world of open water swimming. She sheds light on the physical and mental challenges that she has faced and conquered, from coping with different water temperatures to maintaining her mental fortitude during her long swims. Josie also opens up about her unique training regimen leading up to the Capri swim and the invaluable role her support network plays in her journey. She gets real about the highs and lows of her career and shares the motivational tactics she uses when the going gets tough.Josie also takes us behind the scenes of her swim preparation - from her warm-ups and visualisation techniques to her choice of pre-race meals. She even shares her secret recipe for protection against jellyfish stings and sunburn, and gives us a tour of her favourite swimming locations. Her commitment to the sport and her unwavering spirit is nothing short of inspiring. Whether you're a swim enthusiast or just someone looking for a riveting story, you're in for a treat with this chat with Josie Page.Follow Josie's swim journey:InstagramYou can connect with Torpedo Swimtalk:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInNewsletterLeave us a review#swim #swimmer #swimming #mastersswimmer #mastersswimmers #mastersswimming #openwaterswimmer #openwaterswimmers #openwaterswimming #swimminglover #swimmingpodcast #mastersswimmingpodcast #torpedoswimtalkpodcast #torpedoswimtalk #tstquicksplashpodcast #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #swimmersofinstagram #swimlife #swimfit #ageisjustanumber #health #notdoneyet