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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 1H 3M

Ep. 1177: Open Water Marathon Swimming with Rob Hutchins

from Adventure Sports Podcast · host Curt Linville

Marathon Swimming: An amazing way to experience some of the world's most impressive waterways. Listen in as Rob Hutchings, a long-distance swimmer, shares his unique experiences and challenges in open-water swimming. Rob discusses his journey from conventional sports to discovering his passion for swimming. He highlights the beauty of New Zealand's landscapes, the meditative state he achieves while swimming, and the safety measures he takes during his swims. Rob also shares stories of his remarkable swims in UNESCO World Heritage sites, his recovery from cancer, and his future swimming adventures, including a humorous tale about a cow that outswam him in a river. This conversation emphasizes the importance of resilience, adventure, and the joy of exploring nature.Book: Downriver Nomad - https://a.co/d/07AJzUgLASP Discord: https://discord.gg/AMcUasvTWe See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinvilleOur Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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