In this week’s episode, Simon and Beth broadcast from Istanbul, fresh from Simon’s attempt at the iconic Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim. Covering 6.5km from Asia to Europe, this unique race combines history, strategy, and a little bit of chaos. Beth puts Simon in the hot seat to find out what the experience was like, what really happened with the current, and how his Battle Ready approach allowed him to take it on without changing his regular training.

They also look back at Simon’s recent 218km gravel ride across Salisbury Plain, discussing how consistency, strength training, and sustainable routines can keep you prepared for big adventures—whether you’ve got three months’ notice or just a week.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Get a feel for the event by watching this video Bosphorous Cross Channel swimmers guide

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