Episode 10: Guila Muir

Hello Dear Listeners,Happy New Year to each one of you! 🎉 I hope you all had a fantastic start to 2024 and are geared up for an amazing journey ahead. In our first episode of the year, I had the pleasure of hosting the incredible Guila Muir from Say Yes to Life Swims.Guila is not only an adult onset swimmer but also the founder of the only open water swim excursion company in the Northwest – Say Yes to Life Swims. We delved into her inspiring journey, starting from her mid-40s, overcoming challenges, and eventually becoming a swimming expert.Here are some highlights from the episode:1. Introduction to Guila: We kicked off the episode exploring her background and her venture into open water swimming. She discusses the impact of Presidential Policy on women’s physical education! Reference Title IX.2. Starting with Swimming: Guila's journey into swimming began at the age of 46, and she shared the trigger that inspired her to dive into this new adventure.3. Role of Fitness Today: Guila discussed how fitness, especially swimming, is deeply integrated into her life today, both personally and professionally.4. Say Yes to Life Swims: Guila talked about her business, Say Yes to Life Swims, and how it all started based on her love for open water swimming.5. Guila's Career: Beyond her passion for swimming, Guila is a trainer and consultant in adult education, sharing her insights into teaching adults and her experience working with major organizations.6. Learning Experiences: We explored Guila's learning experiences, the role of coaching, and how she became a self-directed learner, emphasizing the importance of patience in mastering swimming.7. Coaching Stories: Guila shared interesting stories of adult learners, from professional swimmers to those who could only float, highlighting the diverse experiences people bring to the world of swimming.8. Events in 2024: Guila provided a sneak peek into the upcoming events for 2024, including the annual Tubby Trout 5K, Octo Challenge, and Awesome Alki swim, among others.9. Tips for New Learners: Guila offered valuable tips for individuals embarking on their swimming journey in 2024, emphasizing trust, patience, and finding joy in the process.To catch the full conversation and dive deeper into Guila's fascinating journey, tune in to the latest episode of the TryAthlete Podcast below:* Spotify* Apple* YoutubeYou can also start listening right here below: Thank you for being a part of the TryAthlete community, and here's to a year filled with exciting swimming adventures and personal victories! Keep showing up in 2024! Best regards,Ram Say Yes to Life Swims Links:* Website* Swim lessons* Upcoming Events* Open Water Swimming for Triathletes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tryathlete.substack.com