Coastal Swim Cast
Introducing The Coastal Swim Cast– your go-to podcast for a deep dive into the world of open water swimming, safety practices, and the enchantment of connecting with the sea.
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- Sep 14, 2026
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S3 E24 Preparing for Winter & Celebrating Success (opens the original)
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This week on the podcast, we're having a good catch-up and sharing what we've both been up to recently, including something quite rare for us—a welcome weekend off! With the seasons beginning to change, we discuss how to prepare for winter swimming, from managing expectations and maintaining consistency to acclimatisation, kit choices and making the transition into colder water as enjoyable as possible. Our Drill of the Moment is bilateral breathing. We chat about the benefits it can bring to yo
S3 E 23 Going With the Flow: Tides, Tidal Streams & Coastal Adventures (opens the original)
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This week on the podcast, we're diving into the fascinating world of tidal streams and exploring how incoming and outgoing tides affect the direction and movement of the water around our coastline. We also chat about some of our recent swims in South Devon, sharing stories from the beautiful swims and how seeing our swimmers achieve distance swims brings us so much joy Our Drill of the Moment focuses on breathing patterns. We discuss why varying your breathing can train your lung capacity. As al
S3 E22 Stamina Before Speed: Building Swimmers, Not Sprinters (opens the original)
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This week on the podcast, we're discussing why swimmers should focus on building stamina before chasing speed. We explore how a strong aerobic base helps improve technique, efficiency and ultimately leads to faster swimming in the long run. We also chat about the reminder we all need from time to time: comparison is the thief of joy. In a world where it's easy to measure ourselves against others, we discuss the importance of focusing on your own journey, your own goals and celebrating your own p
s3 E21 Endless Possibilities: New Pools and Big Dreams (opens the original)
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This week, we're talking about a huge milestone for Coastal Swim Coaching, our exciting new venture into our own premises and the arrival of our endless pool! We share why we're so excited, the opportunities this will create for coaching, education and swimmer development, and how this next step will help us continue growing our community and supporting swimmers of all abilities. We're also reflecting on how thrilled we are that swimmers are travelling from outside the area to join us for coastl
S3 E20 Think Like an Athlete: The Secret to Better Swimming (opens the original)
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What does it really take to improve your swimming? In this episode, we explore why progress often starts outside your comfort zone. Whether you're trying to swim further, faster, improve your technique or overcome fears in the water, growth requires a willingness to embrace discomfort and trust the process. We discuss the importance of thinking like an athlete showing up consistently, focusing on the small improvements and understanding that the best swimmers aren't necessarily the most talented
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