Send us Fan Mail Lake Garda For this episode we continue further east from lake Como to Italys largest lake. We explore what’s it’s like to swim in a lake that is famed for its winds. To follow the MYSWIMBATICAL journey: Website: www.MYSWIM.ukPodcast: MYSWIMInstagram: MYSWIM_podcastInstagram: MYSWIM_ArtInstagram: MYSWIM_JournalTikTok: MYSWIM.ukYouTube: @MYSWIM_uk
May 18
3 min
Send us Fan Mail This episode we are at Lake Como. A lake with so much beauty that it demands attention and the celebrities listen. We share footage of the lake and why it’s so nice to visit and swim in. This is part of the MYSWIMBATICAL series of the MYSWIM podcast. If you want to follow the series then information can be found on the following: * Website: www.MYSWIM.uk * Podcast: MYSWIM * Instagram: MYSWIM_podcast * Instagram: MYSWIM_Art * Instagram: MYSWIM_Journal * TikTok: MYSWIM.uk * ...
May 14
4 min
Send us Fan Mail Lake Otra and Lake Maggiore are two beautiful northern italys alpine lakes. We explore there history and geography and what it’s like to swim in both. I then give my choice of favourite between two great beauties. Further information can be found: Website: www.MYSWIM.ukPodcast: MYSWIMInstagram: MYSWIM_podcastInstagram: MYSWIM_ArtInstagram: MYSWIM_JournalTikTok: MYSWIM.ukYouTube: @MYSWIM_uk
May 9
6 min
Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 2— LAC DE VOUGLANS (ORGELET, FRANCE) “The Lake With Villages Beneath It” Welcome to MYSWIMBATICAL a slow journey through some of the most beautiful lakes in the Alpine Region of Europe. Today I’m in eastern France, in the Jura region, standing beside a long, quiet body of water that doesn’t look dramatic at first glance — but carries deep memory beneath its surface. This is Lac de Vouglans. A lake that didn’t exist a century ago. A lake formed by human decision,...
May 4
6 min
Send us Fan Mail An introduction to the Alpine Lakes SWIMBATICAL What is it? , where is it? And why now? I’ve always been someone who follows my curiosity — sometimes on impulse, sometimes with a spreadsheet, and occasionally with a level of planning that makes my family nervous. That mix has taken me to some odd places over the years: running across deserts, cycling across countries, and swimming through channels, lakes, and straits that most people sensibly admire from dry land. I nev...
May 3
2 min
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the MYSWIM podcast and Today we’re heading east to Japan ;a country where water isn’t just part of the landscape, it’s part of the culture, the rituals, the food, the cities, and the spirit of everyday life. We explore ocean 7 beast that is the Tsugaru. I have just returned from a journey through Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka, and the mountains and lakes in between and everywhere we went, water shaped the experience. From ancient onsens to urban rivers,...
Apr 12
12 min
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the MYSWIM Podcast, where we explore the world of swimming through culture, history, adventure, and the people who make the water feel like home. I’m your host, Michael Helps , and today we’re heading to a place where swimming is more than a sport — it’s a way of life. Iceland- A land of fire, ice, geothermal magic and some of the most passionate swimmers you’ll ever meet. Today we’ll dive into Iceland’s swimming history, its cold‑water culture, the best pla...
Feb 6
12 min
Send us Fan Mail This is a bonus episode in the Africa series and is my personal account of swimming one of the worlds greatest swim adventures. In this episode I go through the What, Who, When and How for my Lake Malawi swim attempt. My training time was split between lido, lakes and my normal 3 times per week masters sessions as well as gym work (mainly on shoulders and core). My typical training diary, weekly and monthly training mileage are in the show notes looked something like this: Ty...
Nov 15, 2025
22 min
Send us Fan Mail This is the fourth of a four part podcast Africa series with Open Water Africa founder Howard James. In this episode we find out the details of the incredible and exciting swim across Lake Malawi in the heart of Africa .We find out why this swim is so special , the logistical challenges and explore what it takes to successfully achieve the swim and discuss unique wildlife in the area. To find out more above the African swims and particularly Lake Malawi contact Open Water Afr...
Aug 5, 2025
36 min
Send us Fan Mail This is the third of a four part podcast Africa series with Open Water Africa founder Howard James. In this episode we find out the details of the intriguing swim across False Bay in South Africa .We explore what it takes to successfully achieve the swim and discuss its infamous wildlife. To find out more above the African swims and contact Open Water Africa please follow website www.openwater.africa
Jul 29, 2025
16 min
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