Welcome to episode 198 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great show for everyone this week! Joining us on the podcast is Brendan Sickau. He had an EPIC Summer of Swimrunning all over Europe. Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and, of course, stoked.But first…Training UpdateÖdyssey Swimrun Austin Pace Bend is about a month away. We’re ramping up the specific training for the course and getting to work in the pool and on the trails. Fun times!ShoutoutThis week we’re shouting out our newest Patrons on Patreon: Sarah Booth and Peter Jervis. Thank you both so much for your support of our super niche brand of content. Feats of EnduranceIn case you were living under a rock this weekend (a rock without internet access), the Women’s Ironman World Championship took place in Kona and it featured some amazing racing and amazing vibes. Over 2,000 women raced including a few of our Strava Club members. Major kudos to Kathryn Meinhardt and Kristen Waugh on your epic accomplishment!Make sure to sign up for our LTBz Strava Club and join Swimrunners from around the world as they train for stuff.A Summer of Swimrunning w/Brendan SickauIt was so fun to talk to Brendan. He’s 21 years old, has long hair, and loves Swimrun. In this conversation we chatted about where that love was born, his summer of Swimrun all over Europe, got some mini race reports along the way, and so much more. 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