How This Sporting Event Could Change Your Life with Michael Lemmel
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Can a sporting event really change the world? It might sound crazy, but with the right ingredients, I think it can.
My guest on this week’s podcast is Michael Lemmel, co-founder of Swimrun, a sporting experience that’s taken the world by storm. What began as a drunken bet between friends, to swim and run between islands off Sweden, evolved into an organised endurance event and now an eco-conscious, global phenomenon, attracting people of all ages and abilities.
You run in your wetsuit, swim in your shoes and complete a series of short swims and trail runs, all with a partner. I did my first Swimrun in Devon last summer, and myself and my nine-year-old son are now total converts. Michael and I chatted just before our third event, in Malta, and I was keen to find out why he thinks it’s such a transformative experience.
But this week’s episode is definitely not just for outdoor sports enthusiasts – it’s about the power of nature, the joy of coming together with others. It’s about stepping outside of your comfort zone, becoming a better person – and, yes, making the world a better place.
Watch the video version of this interview in full below.
Articles:
- The Guardian – Swimrun: is this the wildest sporting event going?
- Outside magazine – The Best Thing About SwimRun? It’s Not About the Bike
- Mens Health – There’s a New Sport Called “Swim Run” and We Tried It
Videos:
- BBC – How drunken bet became worldwide sport
- Otillo – Are you ready? https://otilloswimrun.com/our-2019-challenge-bring-a-friend/
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee
MbChB, BSc (Hons), MRCP, MRCGP
