Welcome to episode 229 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!

We’ve got a brand new show format for everyone this week. This “Yet To Be Named Show Format” is definitely not going to be called “Coaches Corner” but definitely features our first guest, Coach Liz Gilden. She’s a former pro triathlete, a fellow Swimrun kool-aid drinker and half of Team #batmansparents, the official meteorologist of The Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast, and endurance coach. In this show we pepper her with all the coaching questions that people send us.

Want to help us name this show format? DM us your ideas and you’re the winner, we send you an official LTBz drip package with shirt, hat, and other stuff.

Enjoy!

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That’s it for this week’s show.

If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.

Thanks for listening and see you out there!

- Chip and Chris

Welcome to episode 228 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!

We’ve got a new addition to our Swimrun 101 Series this week. In this episode we discuss the state of the Swimrun shoe in 2024, share our thoughts in choosing the right Swimrun shoe for your next race, and give our rankings on the current shoes that are out there.

Note, you can watch this episode on YouTube.

First, The State of the Swimrun Shoe in 2024

• Lots of great options…probably starting with what you already have
• While most trail run shoes will work, there are some specific features that make a shoe better or worse for Swimrun that we will be discussing later
• We wish there were more specific Swimrun shoes but here we are.

Second, Things to Consider for Choosing a Shoe For your next Swimrun

• Start with a trail shoe since most swimruns take place on trails so you’ll want something with lugs on the sole
• Look for uppers that will drain well
• Do the bucket test
• Bonus tip: Pair your shoe with thin/moisture wicking socks to prevent blisters/chaffing/hot spots/etc. We like Swiftwick & CEP

Next, it’s time for some shoe show and tell

• Some of the shoes that we’ve used or will be using
  • VJ Maxx Ultra 2
  • Hoka Tecton X
  • Hoka Speedgoat
  • Hoka Zinal
  • Vivobarefoot Hydra ESC (The only actual Swimrun Shoe on the list)
  • Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra (no longer in production) (LTBz shoe of the year for 2022 and 2023)
  • Brand spanking new Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra (with a carbon plate)

Finally, our rankings on the best Swimrun shoes available for 2024 (so far)

Long Races: Hoka Tecton X, VJ Maxx 2

Technical Terrain: Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra, VJs

Overall Winner: Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra

Enjoy!

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That’s it for this week’s show.

If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.

Thanks for listening and see you out there!

- Chip and Chris

Welcome to episode 227 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!

We’re stoked to welcome back to show our friend and legendary adventure racer Rob Preston. His team is gearing up to defend their One Water Race title and we checked with him on what it’s like to race a Swimrun that only takes a few hours, what it’s like to swim 70kms, and other such mind blowing topics.

But first…

Training Update

Training is underway for ÖTILLÖ Whistler. We did our first Swimrun of the year over the weekend and it was cool to have Team TBD and Hunter come out to join us. Bonus shoutout for Addison making an appearance after racing the Miwok 100K the day before.

Shoutout

This week we’re shouting out former guest of the show Anna Lundberg. She showed true Swimrun spirit when a listener reached out asking us to connect her to Anna to get advice on how to deal with injury after listening to our interview with her. Swimrunners help Swimrunners and Anna was more than happy to help.

Feats of Endurance

This week’s winner is long time friend of the show and Patreon supporter Carolyn B. for getting a PR at the Toronto Half Marathon over the weekend. She’s been getting back into running after some time off and was putting in the work all Spring to get ready. Strong work!

Make sure to sign up for our LTBz Strava Club and join Swimrunners from around the world as they train for stuff.

Show Business

Interested in signing up for an ÖTILLÖ race in North America? Then use the code

LOWTIDE15 to save 15% on your race registration for any and all 2024 events. We’ll be lining up at Whistler, Casco Bay and Austin this year. Hope to see you out there!

Rob Preston, One Water Race Champion and Bluey Watcher

It was great to catch up with Rob. We asked the hard hitting questions, such as, does he watch Bluey? What are “sleep monsters?” Oh, and what it’s like to win the One Water Race, a.k.a., the Ultimate Proof of Human Capacity, in 2023. Rob is great and we loved this conversation and know that you will too.

Enjoy!

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That’s it for this week’s show.

If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that’s the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.

Thanks for listening and see you out there!

- Chip and Chris