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The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming

The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming

By: Grant Landers
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The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming explores what it really takes to swim well and safely, in open water.

Hosted by endurance swimming coach and sport scientist Grant Landers, the podcast brings together swimmer stories, coaching insights, and evidence-based science to unpack performance, preparation, and decision-making in unpredictable environments.

Each episode features conversations with open water swimmers, triathletes, coaches, and researchers, covering topics such as training alongside work and family life, adapting to conditions, managing uncertainty, and learning from both success and setbacks.

The podcast is informed by Grant’s work coaching endurance swimmers and triathletes, as well as his research at the University of Western Australia, but it’s intended for the broader open water swimming community.

Whether you’re preparing for your first open water event or refining your performance at the endurance end of the sport, this is where swimmers, science, and the sea converge.

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Episodes
  • Glenn Taylor: Lake Argyle, Risk Management and Creating a World‑Class Open Water Swim

    Glenn Taylor: Lake Argyle, Risk Management and Creating a World‑Class Open Water Swim
    Mar 30 2026
    In this episode, I speak with Glenn Taylor, race director of the Lake Argyle Swim, about what it takes to create and safely deliver one of Australia’s most unique open water events. They explore freshwater swimming, reduced buoyancy, big‑lake conditions, risk management, and why Lake Argyle can behave more like an inland sea than a typical lake.

    For more information on the Lake Argyle Swim visit: www.lakeargyleswim.com

    And for more events hosted by Glenn in the Kimberly region of Western Australia, check out this site: www.fitevents.com.au

    This interview was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. I acknowledge the Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay my respects to Elders past and present

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    35 mins
  • Dr Kate Baldwin: Injury Prevention, Strength Training and When to See a Physio

    Dr Kate Baldwin: Injury Prevention, Strength Training and When to See a Physio
    Mar 23 2026

    In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Kate Baldwin - a physiotherapist, sport scientist, former professional triathlete and Rottnest Channel solo swimmer.

    We explore injury in swimmers and endurance athletes, focusing on why injuries occur and how they can be prevented.

    Kate shares practical insights on common swimmer injuries, the role of strength training in endurance sport, and how athletes can better manage training load to stay healthy and consistent.

    We also discuss when swimmers should seek help from a physiotherapist, and the warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored.

    Along the way, Kate reflects on her own experience in endurance sport, her current work with athletes, and her podcast The DistanceDr In Practice.

    Follow Kate on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/thedistancedr/

    This interview was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. I acknowledge the Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay my respects to Elders past and present
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    47 mins
  • Adam Knight: Preparation, Persistence and the Father–Son Channel Crossing

    Adam Knight: Preparation, Persistence and the Father–Son Channel Crossing
    Mar 16 2026

    Qantas pilot Adam Knight shares the journey from years of team swims to committing to a solo Rottnest Channel crossing. Balancing irregular rosters, structured training and lessons from the podcast, Adam prepared meticulously for the challenge. When the official event was cancelled, he and his son Patrick organised an out-of-event tandem crossing - turning months of preparation into one of the most memorable swims of their lives.

    This interview was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. I acknowledge the Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay my respects to Elders past and present
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    38 mins
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