The SWIMRUN SHOW

By WeSwimrunSports

The SWIMRUN SHOW episodes

October 10 77. Will Raiment, OtillO WCs Review & More
We've finally found a time to reflect on the best ever OtillO World Championships! (in Mike's experience).
We came home in 9h 58m 58s, claiming the title of first British team, and first English speaking podcast team, quite a title.
Brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of WeSwimrun.
1 hr 3 min
August 30 76. Marika is back! One Water Race - Done.
Huge congratulations to Marika Wagner & Team 6 who finished One Water Race!It will help if you can see the video on this one as I share the map on screen as we talk through the 56 hour journey.A full review of the race could take many many hours, even days! Hopefully you enjoy this glimpse into the 3 days.Brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of weswimrun.org.
1 hr 16 min
August 07 75. Marika Wagner, Swimrun Pioneer
Yes it's Marika Wagner, multisport extraordinaire and one of the leading ladies from the experimental days of swimrun.
Marika was the first lady to go sub-9hrs at the OtillO World Championships, and never off the podium.
She's also on the verge of another One Water Race...
Marika is a formidable endurance athlete, listen and learn.
Get in touch with Marika about coaching here.
Brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of weswimrun.org
1 hr 10 min
July 17 74. Stephen Derrett, Elite Meets Eliminator
Stephen Derrett is racing as a pro-triathlete this year, you may have seen him at The Eliminator in Aberdyfi in 2025 and 2026.
He is also reigning champion of Patagonman!
Our chat covered both triathlon and swimrun topics, but in the end I think we concluded that swimrun was much better :-)
46 min
June 16 73. Harry Smith hits the Archipelago in style
We look back at Harry & Will's fabulous performance at OtillO Uto and get excited about the rest of the season!

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Enter The Eliminator, Aberdyfi here!

Brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of WeSwimrun.
52 min
June 05 72. Rob Preston, TEAM AUS
Team Australia never let you down at One Water Race, we catch up with chief navigator Rob Preston.
Brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of WeSwimrun.
55 min
May 19 71. Will Raiment, Champion of Liverpool & Aberdyfi!
A gear-tastic chat with Will Raiment after his recent win at The Eliminator in Liverpool.
Will has a stacked swimrun season ahead, nicely building towards the OtillO World Championships :-)
Join team WESWIMRUN on the friendship battle here.
Enter The Eliminator, Aberdyfi here.
Brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of WeSwimrun.
54 min
May 12 70. Andreas & Pete, 2026 - Let's Go
Here we go! The Swimrun season in the UK is underway!
If you're looking for a motivational challenge to aid your swimrun training then check out the My Swimrun Championships Friendship Battle!
Andreas Sachs & Pete Jervis give us a prelude, and a look to a few other 2026 plans...
Brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of WeSwimrun.
50 min
April 28 69. Lara Giusti, Veloforte
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Winners of the Dyfi Aquathlon (male, female & relay) will receive a fabulous nutrition package from Veloforte.
Brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of WeSwimrun.
44 min
April 22 68. Staffan Bjorklund, The OtillO Engine
When it comes to swimrun Staffan knows his stuff.
He is a former mixed category champion, and the Race Director for OtillOs' European Races.
Lots covered including a sneak preview of the "backyard ultra" style social race pre-World Champs, and an April 2027 date for southern Europe...
Brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of WeSwimrun.
54 min