The Effortless Swimming Podcast

#297 : Completing The Oceans 7 In One Year with Andy Donaldson


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Get ready for an amazing Andy Donaldson episode! He's done something amazing: finished the Ocean 7 challenge faster than anyone ever has before. In just one year, he completed all seven swims in a total of 63 hours. And the best part? Andy's doing all of this to bring attention to mental health. We'll chat about the tough parts of those swims, how he tackled the tricky currents, and what lessons he took away from the whole experience.

02:24 Navigating Challenges In The Molokai Channel Swim 05:51 The Team's Vital Role in Distance Updates And Support During The Swim 11:02 Mindset Shift: From Competition To Channel Swims 13:19 The Controversy Surrounding The Tsugaru Strait Swim 20:40 Andy's Difficult Swim Through The Tsugaru Strait 27:33 Overcoming Obstacles, The Team Succeeds in Breaking the Ocean 7 World Record 33:11 Promoting The Ocean 7 Sport, Mental Health Awareness, And Message Of Hope And Teamwork 36:50 Moving Over Disappointment And Finding Greater Purpose 40:00 Lessons From The Open Water Swims: Perseverance, Self-Determination, And Lasting Connections 41:58 Life After Reaching The Goal And Embracing New Opportunities 46:00 Media Attention And Impact Of Open Water Swimming 48:23 What's Next For Andy Donaldson?

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