The SWIMRUN SHOW
Episodes
65. Hannah & Dan, Swimrun Jersey
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We finally have Swimrun Jersey on the show! Hannah is Assistant Race Director at 3D Events, and Dan is a regular participant and volunteer with all th...
64. Johan Hasslemark, Pioneer
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
20 years ago Johan lined up on the start line of the first ever OtillO "swimrun" (it wasn't even called swimrun back then, it was simply...
63. Dominik Leu, OTILLO
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A fabulous chat with Dominik covering all sorts including a potential new, early season OtillO race in southern Europe, the OtillO elite programme, pl...
62. Bill Lankford, TBE
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bill shares his experience of a little known (in the UK) public health issue that is very relevant to swimrunners.Thank you Bill.Brought to you by Mik...
61. Helen Wikmar, The Queen of Paddles
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to end the year than with a wonderful catch up with the ARK Sports CEO, Helen Wikmar.You may have seen her on an OtillO podium, sellin...
60. Gaz Roberts, The Rock
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Marathon De Sables to One Water Race, it's our favourite endurance Grandad!A true gentleman, and an absolute pleasure to journey with, it'...
59. Ghislain & Quentin, Railway To OtillO
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The team that take public transport to all of their races, including the OtillO World Championships.Apologies for the occasional dropping out of Quent...
58. Stuart Walker, World Of Triathlon LIVE
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart is the founder of the only multi-sport exhibition in the UK, being held on 27 - 28 March 2026 at Excel London.We dive into Stuart's triathl...
57. Tamsyn Clark, UK Races 2026
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tamsyn, a Great British female swimrunner, looks back at 2025, including a 2nd place at OtillO Uto World Series (solo), and looks ahead to her 2026 se...
56. Kayla Kobelin, Team USA/GER
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A powerful force of humanity, it's Kayla!We look back at her outstanding performance with Team USA/GER in the One Water Race 2025.And just a hint ...
55. Alexis Charrier, He Runs Hot & He Races French!
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexis was the 2024 OtillO World Champion, and regular podium finisher since 2019 both in the male and mixed category.Among other things we take a dee...
54. Ben Thiesmeyer, Swimrun Coach
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A great catch up with Ben covering all sorts including the breaking news from the World Triathlon Federation.Check out Ben's coaching here!
53. Sabina Rapelli, World Champion
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, she's the reigning OtillO Swimrun World Champion and female course record holder!Another fabulously wide-ranging swimrun chat with a true sta...
52. John Yelland, 10 Years On
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leading the charge from Mad Hatter Sports Events it's Race Director John Yelland.We look back at 10 years of swimrun races in the UK, along with o...
51. Andreas Sachs, MySwimrunChampionships
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back Andreas to the podcast, he is the force behind MySwimrunChampionships. A wonderful chat covering all manner of topics including age gr...
50. Davide Molinario, Power House
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I recap of our first race together at The OtillO Swimrun World Championship. Along with a good portion of gear chat, among other things.Brought to you...
49. One Water Race, Team 4 GBR
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raw reflections from Rhian Roxburgh, Chris Goodfellow, Gaz Roberts and Mike Alexander, soon after the 2025 edition of One Water Race.We have set the b...
48. Thomas Ogander, The Lap
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One Water Race brings us an "as many laps as you can in 24hr" race format.Race Director Thomas explains all!onewaterrace.comweswimrun.org
47. Claire & Piers Vallance, Team Work
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most experienced mixed teams on the swimrun circuit, and great ambassadors for British multi sports.Often seen on top of the podium at UK e...
46. Sarah Richardson & Richard Stannard & a BIG Round Up!
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a double-whammy episode! A full review of The Eliminator, Liverpool followed by a dive into EX Swimrun & Costa Azahar Swimrun....
45. Hugo Mota, Swimrunning In Portugal
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experienced swimrunner Hugo chats us through all that's on offer for a swimrunner in Portugal, including the European season starter in Troia.As e...
44. Tom Jenkinson, Forward Motion
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's our Englishman in Stockholm, an Envol Swimrun coach, passionate swimrunner and prolific writer.Check out Tom's blog here with training ad...
43. Paul McGreal, Durty Events
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul and Stuart McInnes were behind bringing two monstrous swimrun races to Scotland back in 2015 - Loch Gu Loch & Hells Hop.Simply quite legendar...
42. Matthew Evans, Wales Swimrun
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another fabulous Race Director joins us for a chat about his swimrun race in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Renowned as a race that may favour the sea swimmers...
41. Swimrun Races In The UK, 2025
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few questions answered, and a good look at the UK race calendar for 2025, something for everyone - from 2.5km to 53km!
40. Nicholas Roman, SWIMROX
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yes it's co-founder of EX Swimrun, and our good friend, Nicholas Roman with yet another concept sport! It combines swimming and HYROX, with some good ...
39. Joachim Wolff, Wolff Wear
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our favourite swimrun superstore, it's Wolff Wear! Founder and owner Joachim Wolff talks us through his shop, his events, social swimruns and more!
38. Wez Swain, Scilly Swimrun
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we finally catch up with Wez Swain, organiser of a host of fabulous events on the The Isles of Scilly. There's so much in this episode, in f...
37. Richard Stannard & Sarah Richardson, Team GB.
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A wonderful catch up with a fabulous British swimrun team. This podcast is brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of WeSwimrun.
36. Thomas Ogander, One Water Race Review
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back again because we love his race concept so much! Although it also sounds awful. Brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of WeSwimrun.
35. Matthieu Poullain, The French Revolution
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OtillO World Champion 2024 Matthieu Poullain joins us for some podcast amour. Matthieu also co-hosts the L'Instant Swimrun podcast. This podcast is b...
34. Costis Mitropapas, Swimrun Hydra
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Possibly the best way to end the European swimrun season is on the fabulous Greek Island of Hydra. Race Director Costis Mitropapas from TriMore tells ...
33. Helen Murray, Get on it!
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Helen is multi-sport endurance athlete, advocate and enthusiast. She is also host of the Inside Tri Show, and former BBC journalist & producer. An...
32. Lewis Williams, 100%
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lewis races XTERRA, various triathlon distances, and has now discovered the best sport in the world! 2nd place in The Eliminator, he's another young G...
31. James Johnson, Young Gun
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's young, he's fast, and he's British! First place at the OtillO Final 15 in Sweden, whoosh! We hope James will inspire the next generat...
30. Helen Wikmar, Archipelago Proven
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A candid chat with the CEO of Ark Sports and top swimrunner, it's Helen Wikmar. One thing we love about Helen is that you'll see her working t...
29. Hugo Tormento, Champion Du Monde
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OtillO Swimrun World Champion 2022 & 2023, and current course record holder, it's our favourite French man, Hugo Tormento! Formerly racing wit...
28. The Low Tide Boyz, Chris & Chipper
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The original swimrun podcasters join us for a good ol' swimrun chinwag. Chris & Chipper are one of the most experienced teams on the swimrun ...
27. Davide Molinario, The Italian Stallion
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's mother's favourite, the Peter Pan of swimrun, Davide Molinario. A fabulous episode, including a chat about a "new" shoe to cons...
26. Amanda Nilsson, Pocket Rocket
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed category World Champion, it's the tenacious Amanda Nilsson, giving us the low down on her journey to swimrun, a look back at her recent win ...
25. Adriel Young, Lifeguard Taking Action
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most decorated swimrunners on the scene, it's our favourite Australian Adriel Young. He's a multiple OTILLO World Champion, and par...
24. Nicky & Chelsey Bailey, Mustard
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with the ground-breaking mother & daughter team behind the As Keen As Mustard Events. A super mid-season catch up! Also a quick review...
23. David Trehane, Studland Swimrun
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of iSwimrun, it's David Trehane. A great review of the inaugural Swimrun Studland, with an accidental new race announcement* that was not ...
22. Ben Thiesmeyer, King of the Mountain
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An in depth chat with the current champion of Engadin (with race partner Delia), swimrun coach & physio, it's Ben Thiesmeyer. We cover all sor...
21. Bill & Chrissy Lankford, Experience Squared
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Possibly the most experienced swimrun team in the UK, Bill & Chrissy Lankford share their extensive knowledge and love of the sport. This podcast...
20. Sarah King, Southsea Swimrun
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific swimrunner and co-founder of the UK's first swimrun club, Southsea Swimrun. It's Sarah King! Race chat, gear chat, and a little bit a...
19. Rhian Roxborough, Eliminator
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rhian took on her first swimrun with the opener of the swimrun season in Liverpool. She loved it! Hear her reflections on how The Eliminator played ou...
18. Nicholas Roman, EX Swimrun
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A super-fun chat with Nicholas, co-founder of EX Swimrun. This podcast is brought to you by Mike Alexander, founder of ...
17. The Eliminator Preview
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The start of the swimrun season in the UK and the first ever swimrun race in the city of Liverpool. A little race preview with a few questions answe...
16. Mike Lisle, Super Veteran
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Lisle, swimrun veteran, organiser of Mersey Triathlon Club's swimrun race, and a fabulous swimrun ambassador. This podcast is brought to you...
15. Thor Hessleberg, Rockman Swimrun
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rockman Swimrun, the original course returns for 2024. Here all about it with Race Director Thor. Become a legend and acquire some God DNA. This podca...
14. Thomas Ogander, One Water Race
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fancy 50km of swimming? 200km running? Swimming in the dark? No sleep? No GPS? On the go for 60 hours... well here we go One Water Race. This podcast...
13. John Yelland, Mad Hatter - Hokey Cokey
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John is at the helm of Mad Hatter Sports Events who organise the longest, still-standing swimrun race in the UK - The Hokey Cokey, St Austell in Cornw...
12. Gary Pavitt, British Swimrun
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing the UK Swimrun Rankings from British Swimrun with Gary Pavitt, founder of Gritty Rascals Events. Not only has Gary brought back two great ...
11. Stuart McInnes, Swimrun Scotland & Extreme Triathlon
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart McInnes launched the first ever swimrun race in Scotland back in 2015. He is also founder of Celtman and CEO of the xTriWorldTour, which inclu...
10. Chris Goodfellow, On Patrol
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former GB pro-triathlete Chris Goodfellow shares his wide-ranging swimrun experiences and kit choices, along with his obvious love of the sport. He i...
9. Nicolas Remires, Envol Swimrun
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Be it swimrun training plans, coaching, community building, training partners, and more, Envol Swimrun is a great place to start your swimrun journey....
8. Mark Turner, UltraSwim 33.3
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go outside of the swimrun bubble to talk to Mark Turner, founder of the multi-day swim experience that is Ultra Swim 33.3. It's a very co...
7. Paul Martin, Hot n Cold
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Martin is a multi-sport endurance athlete & coach, and founder of North Endurance. Paul has experienced the hot and cold side of swimrun so,...
6. Jon Littlewood, Founder of Swimrun.com
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Littlewood, swimrun super-fan and founder of swimrun.com, talks us through his favourite swimrun paddles, wetsuit tips, and tells all about the wo...
5. Andreas Sachs, MySwimrunChampionships
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The founder & creator of the My Swimrun Championships, Andreas Sachs, tells us all about this exciting race series that's quite different to o...
4. Swimrun UK Tour, Part 1
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to event organisers Jude Palmer & Paul Mackenzie from South East Swimrun, and Chloe Rafferty from LoveSwimrun in North Wales. A wide rangi...
3. Michael Lemmel, The Godfather
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some 20 years ago Michael heard about a drunken bet that four friends took on in the Swedish Archipelago. Along with Mats Skott, Michael co-founded O...
2. Simon Griffiths, founder of Outdoor Swimmer
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon is a prolific swimrunner with a fresh & simplistic approach to swimrun gear. Among other things, we learn why he doesn't use paddles, or...
1. Max Andersson, Swimrun Champion
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A wide-ranging chat with OtillO Swimrun World Champion, Max Andersson, including a very brief insight into his early football career. Thanks to Andy, ...