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The UltraSwimming Podcast

Marathon Swimmers Federation

Conversations, stories, and ideas from the world of solo long distance open water swimming. With Jessica Kieras and Evan Morrison.

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Episode 10: Steven Munatones, Part 2: The Tsugaru...

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2026/08/03

The Tsugaru Strait, which separates the Sea of Japan from the Pacific Ocean, is one of the most challenging swims in the Oceans Seven. Some years, only the very fastest swimmers can beat the currents, while in other years, mere mortals can pass through. Few achieve success in this channel without a fight. In 1990, Steven Munatones became the second person to cross the strait and the first to cross in both directions. Thirty-six years later, he still holds both speed records and has helped

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Episode 9: Steven Munatones, Part 1: Promoting...

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2026/07/21

Steven Munatones has been a force in the sport of Open Water Swimming for nearly 50 years, as a competitive racer, a pioneering solo swimmer, and creator of Oceans Seven, WOWSA, the Daily News of Open Water Swimming, and Openwaterpedia.In Part 1 of our interview with Steven, we discuss the origins and throughline of his Daily News of OWS and Openwaterpedia projects: the push to include Open Water Swimming in the Olympic Games. These projects were the first attempts to systematically

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Episode 8: Discerning Discomfort from Danger, with...

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2026/07/03

Episode 8: Discerning Discomfort from Danger, with Courtney Paulk, First to Complete Double Triple Crown How can you tell if the discomfort you are feeling is something to ignore and push through, versus important information signaling danger? When is the right time to end a swim, even if you haven’t yet achieved your goal? And how do you cope with the disappointment that goes with emotionally investing in a dream that isn’t realized on the first attempt? In this episode, we discuss how

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Episode 7: Jess’s Sharky Florida Gulf Swim for Manatees

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2026/05/27

Every ultraswimmer knows there are sharks in the ocean, but what happens when one makes a cameo during a 24+ hour swim attempt? Co-hosts Evan Morrison and Jessica Kieras do a deep dive into Jessica’s recent swim along Florida’s Gulf Coast. We discuss self-organized swims as a way of customizing one’s form of challenge, what it’s like to have a route with no fixed finish point, and the importance of transparency while fundraising for Save the Manatee Club. Jessica explains the connection

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Episode 6: Leslie Hamilton: Staten Island and Lake...

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2026/04/07

In 2023, Leslie Hamilton became the first woman to swim around Staten Island, and in 2025 completed an unprecedented crossing of the 26.3 mile length of Lake Norman. She likes to tackle swims that make her feel “a little crazy”, ventures off the beaten path, has nothing to prove and everything to love about this sport. Internally driven by a passionate sense of adventure and insatiably hunger for challenge, we discussed growing up within New York Open Water, how she chooses her swims

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Episode 5: Swimming the California Channel Islands...

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2026/03/27

Episode 5: California Channel Islands with Karina GarciaMost ultraswimmers have heard of swimming from Catalina Island to the mainland, but what about the other seven islands that make up the California Channel Islands? These islands offer startlingly clear water, dramatic rocky cliffs, an iconic arch, and frequent visits from resident dolphins. Routes have been charted across the channel, around the islands, between the islands and more. What is it like to swim here? Find out as Karina

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Episode 4: Training for Ultra Marathon Swims

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2026/01/27

Episode 4: Training with Charlotte Brynn, Joe Zemaitis & Sidney RussellSo what’s the best way to train for an ultraswim? In this episode we welcome [Charlotte Brynn](https://ultraswimming.org/database/p/charlotte-brynn), [Joe Zemaitis](https://ultraswimming.org/database/p/joe-zemaitis) and [Sidney Russell](https://ultraswimming.org/database/p/sidney-russell), renowned ultraswimmers who are also experienced coaches to get their take on the perennial question of how to best prepare

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Episode 3: Ultraswimming.org and the new MSF Member...

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2026/01/16

In this mini-episode, Jessica and Evan dive into a major new MSF project that’s just been launched: - Our new website, ultraswimming.org which combines resources which were previously under three separate websites (marathonswimmers.org, longswims.com, and track.rs). - Our new Member Portal app, in which MSF members can submit Documented Swims for ratification, set up GPS tracking pages, vote in the MSF Awards, and get online support for any issues or questions they may have. This

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Episode 2 - Organizing Independent Solo Ultraswims

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2025/11/07

Have you ever found an interesting, beautiful body of water — on your travels or browsing internet maps, and wondered, what’s that like to swim across? Possibly you’ve wondered, what would it take to make it official — putting your swim on the map with the English Channel, around Manhattan, and other established ultraswims. If any of this sounds familiar, here’s a 91-minute episode just for you. MSF core team members Jessica Kieras and Evan Morrison discuss: - Sanctioned swims vs

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Episode 0 – Introductions

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2025/10/13

This episode introduces the UltraSwimming podcast and its co-hosts, Jessica Kieras and Evan Morrison. They each provide a brief summary of their swimming backgrounds and projects they contribute to the overall marathon swimming community and the Marathon Swimmers Federation (MSF). The episode also includes a brief discussion of the terms "marathon swimming" and "ultraswimming" and what sets ultraswimming apart. A few links to projects mentioned in the episode: Marathon Swimmers Federation (MSF):

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Episode 1 - Karen Zemlin, Lake Superior

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2025/10/13

In this episode we discuss how Karen Zemlin envisioned, planned and completed a new 22.9 km (14.2 mile) route on Lake Superior, from Isle Royale, Michigan to Pigeon Point, Minnesota in 6 hours and 12 minutes on August 13, 2025. We talk about how this route differs from the already established east and west routes and what makes it an excellent addition to the options for ultraswims in the world’s largest lake. Karen shared with us how the unique geography of the lake contributed to an upwelling as

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