Episode 1 - Our very first After Swim live stream

Our first live stream set the foundations for After Swim and kicked off the conversation with the global open water swimming community.Inspired by the chats that happen once the swim is done, this show is about learning, sharing, and connecting through open water swimming.00:00 - Intro03:20 - 🌊 This Week in the Water We took a quick lap around what’s happening in the world of open water swimming right now, including:• Southern Hemisphere event momentum• Midmar Mile and Busselton Jetty Swim• Austin Applebee’s incredible lifesaving swim• Rottnest Channel Swim countdown and Champions of the Channel• European Ice Swimming Championships• Ultra-distance projects and personal milestones20:05 - We also mentioned Jono Ridler and his incredible ocean advocacy work 🌊 Jono Ridler Website: https://swim4theocean.org/ 📸 Jono Ridler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonoridler/23:50 - 🏊 The Main Set: What Is After Swim? We unpacked what After Swim is designed to be, why we started it, and who it’s for.We discussed:• The gaps in the open water ecosystem• Why so much valuable knowledge lives in post-swim conversations• How community, shared experience, and storytelling shape better swimmers• What After Swim could grow into and how the community can help shape it33:11 - 💙 Weekly Wisdom: Preparation Focus With Rottnest just days away, we shared non-technical insights on: • Mental preparation in the final lead-up• Planning without overloading yourself• Logistics, risk awareness, and team roles• How good preparation supports enjoyment - not just performance52:10 - 🎙 Live Q&A with Andy & Jay We answered community questions including:52:46 • How to recover between major swims55:46 • Sunscreen choices and skin protection 57:20 • How to avoid getting sick during a big swim59:52 - The Cool Down Words of the Week1:01:11 • One swim can change your day, Many will change your life !🔗 Stay Connected📩 Join The After Swim Newsletter: https://afterswim.kit.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterswimcommunity📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afterswimcommunity▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AfterSwimCommunityAfter Swim is a global online community for open water swimmers - built around conversation, shared experience, and connection.If you enjoyed this episode:👍 Subscribe💬 Drop your thoughts or questions below🔔 Join us live next weekLet’s keep the conversation going.