Chloe McCardel's story tests the limits of human endurance, and it may stretch your appreciation of what the human body and mind can achieve.
She is probably the greatest ultra-marathon swimmer in history, and holds world records for the longest non-stop swim (124 km, 42 hours) and the most crossings of the English channel (44).
In this episode we talk about where her mental strength comes from, where her mind goes mid-swim - during the dark times, how she deals with shark danger, the time she nearly died 17 hours into a world record attempt, the time she had to abort a swim due to jellyfish stings, the mental anguish of swimming for 42 hours and what it does to the body and mind and so many other incredible stories.
Chloe might be the toughest athlete we've talked to on this podcast. The mental strengh it takes to do what she has done is inspiring – and makes you question the limitations you've put on yourself.
Show notes | Episode 76 | Chloë McCardel
