The Effortless Swimming Podcast

#318 : Life at Full Throttle: Why Extreme Challenges Ignite and Satisfy Your Life's Journey with Gerrard Gosens


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We have an extraordinary guest, Gerrard Gosens, who is a three-time Paralympian and has an impressive list of accomplishments. From competing in running to representing Australia in triathlon at the Commonwealth Games, Gerrard has proven himself as an exceptional athlete. But his achievements don't stop there. He has climbed Mount Everest, completed a 2000km run from Cairns to Brisbane multiple times, and even appeared on Dancing with the Stars.

However, what makes Gerrard's story truly remarkable is his current endeavor to become the first blind person to swim across the English Channel. In this episode, Gerrard shares his journey, the training involved, and the importance of teamwork in achieving such a groundbreaking goal. Tune in now!

02:01 Training to be the First Blind Person to Cross the English Channel 05:21 Overcoming Limitations in Different Training Environments 06:57 Swimming Long Distances with Guide Swimmers 08:48 Swimming with a Tether: The Experience and Benefits 12:15 Listening to the Depth of the Water 13:23 Meet the Guides Taking on the UK Swim 14:55 From Running to Swimming: Embracing Solitude in Training 18:44 Focusing on the Journey, Not the Time 19:56 Overcoming the Quandaries of Swim Technique 24:07 Finding the Balance: Training and Time Management 25:36 Using Emotional Carbohydrates 31:52 Jellyfish, Sea Lice, and Stingrays: Unexpected Encounters in the Water 36:52 Lessons Learned Through Sport 39:52 198 Days to Gerrard's English Channel Swim

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