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Marathon Swim StoriesAuthor: Shannon Keegan founder of Intrepid Water
Where land meets water, an invitation lingersnot just between elements, but between versions of yourself. You could remain on shorewhere it's safe, familiar, predictable. Or you could cross into the unknown.Stories from the Water is where we dive into the courage it takes to begin, the resilience that keeps us moving forward, and the wisdom that only emerges in the space between.If you have ever stood at the edge of a body of water and wondered what it would be like to swim to the other side, you're in good company. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer, aspiring adventurer, or just someone intrigued by the water's mysterious pull, allow these stories to reveal what lies beneath the surfacenot just of the water, but of ourselves. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Self-Improvement, Sports, Swimming Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Edward "Ted" Lomicka's Swim Story
Wednesday, 15 July, 2026
Send us Fan MailEdward (“Ted”) Lomicka is a healthcare finance and innovation strategist at Community Health Systems and an adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University. He is also a husband to Michelle and father of two daughters, Ashton and Emory. Ted, an American ultra-endurance triathlete and marathon swimmer, is known for pursuing large-scale endurance challenges. He has completed 35 IRONMAN triathlons, including the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship, as well as two ULTRAMAN triathlons, including the 2019 ULTRAMAN World Championship. He has also finished the first five sequential events in the ANVIL ultra-distance triathlon race series, ranging from 140.6 miles to 703.0 miles. In the open water, Ted Lomicka has completed the Kaiwi Channel crossing from Molokai to Oahu, multiple Caribbean marathon swims, and most recently, the Triple Maui Nui Swim—becoming the first man and second person in history to complete the 34-mile, three-channel, nonstop crossing. He is currently writing First to Five: The Five Hammers of a Do Anything Mindset, a forthcoming book exploring the psychological frameworks, preparation strategies, and decision-making principles that drive ultra-endurance performance and other high-stakes pursuits. He trains in Tennessee and competes internationally. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University and an MBA from Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management.Contact Ted on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/TedLomicka/This episode is one story. The Water’s Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Find Meaning in the Monotony or subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube!Keep the stories coming by supporting the show.Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me.Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.comMusic credit:Epic Inspiration by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. You don’t need a big goal to reach out — just curiosity. If you’re wondering about Swimbound, email me at shannon@intrepidwater.com. Support the show
