From Tahoe to the Pacific: Catherine Breed's Ultra Endurance Odyssey

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk with ultra endurance swimmer Catherine Breed about:Her recent feat of becoming the 1st person to swim the Tahoe Water Trail consecutively (60 miles), and how she navigates nutrition and hydration in and out of the waterHer upcoming adventure - Swim California - where she'll tackle swimming the entire coastline of CaliforniaWhat she does out of the water to stay fit, and what strategies she employs to be successful in the waterStarting Sea Dreamers to open doors for women to get involved in ocean activities through community, inclusivity, empowerment and education surrounding ocean conservation.Catherine Breed is an ultra endurance athlete and waterwoman, who began marathon swimming in 2017. She was always drawn to the water, and her passion has led her to travel all over the world to explore new events and adventures, including her incredible recent feat of becoming the first person to consecutively swim the 72-mile Lake Tahoe Water Trail in 2025. She is now training on a massive endeavor to swim the entire coastline of California with her Swim California 2026 endeavor. An adventure that she estimates will take her 3 to 4 months.Catherine swam for UC Berkeley, where she was part of a 2x NCAA championship team,  and the US National Team before transitioning out of the pool to join the Dolphin Club after college. The Dolphin Club introduced her to cold water, long distances and a strong sense of community. It was there she started coming up with her big goals, and where she began really pushing the limits of endurance swimming. She holds records for women in swimming the length of Lake Tahoe, Apache Lake, Roosevelt Lake, as well as overall records of the Monterey Bay Swim, Round Trip Angel Island, and was the first to swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to Half Moon Bay. She is also a 2x Pan American Gold Medalist.She is passionate about the sport of swimming, and about making it accessible to everyone. She also has a strong connection to protecting the ocean and its creatures, and works to bring awareness and funds to organizations that align with her goals.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.Connect w/ Catherine: IG: www.instagram.com/catherine.breed/Sea Dreamers: seadreamers.org/ Mentioned:Maurten: Available on The Feed. Get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days when you join the NR Feed Club.Infinite Nutrition: Available on The FeedThorne Hormone Advantage (DIM): https://amzn.to/3JddHejMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → [email protected] in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at [email protected] TRUSTED RESOURCES Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellFeed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionKyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrevFollow us @nutritionalrevolution