The WILD Onez Podcast

In Episode 22 of the WILD Onez Podcast, we're joined by Liz Gilden for a conversation that weaves together swimrun, coaching, motherhood, recovery, and the realities of returning to sport in a new season of life. Liz shares her athletic path—from triathlon into swimrun—along with how she found her way into coaching and what continues to shape her approach to helping athletes grow. We also get into racing with her husband Jacob, the story behind their team name, and why partnership can be one of the most rewarding parts of the sport. Along the way, we talk about postpartum recovery, rebuilding after major life changes, body image, fueling, caffeine, and the lessons endurance sport teaches us about caring for ourselves for the long haul. It's an honest, thoughtful conversation about performance, identity, and what it looks like to adapt when life changes the game. We also dive into the swimrun community, beginner advice for anyone curious about the sport, and what's ahead for Liz and the crew with Austin and future races on the calendar. If you've ever navigated a comeback, balanced family with big goals, or wondered how endurance sport can evolve alongside the rest of life, this episode is for you.

In Episode 21 of the WILD Onez Podcast, we sit down with Julia B and Emily St. of Team Dunk N' Run for a conversation about endurance, perseverance, and what it really means to make it to the start line. We dive into their endurance backgrounds, the experiences that shaped them as athletes, and the challenges they faced on the road to an epic race. Sometimes, simply getting to the start line is the victory—and their journey through illness, uncertainty, and setbacks is a powerful reminder of just how much goes into showing up. And then there's the race itself. Because as every endurance athlete learns, the race rarely goes exactly as planned. But sometimes the unexpected moments become the stories we remember most. Julia and Emily share the highs, the struggles, the laughs, and the beautiful moments that came from a race that didn't unfold the way they imagined. This episode is a reminder that endurance isn't just about miles, finish lines, or race results. It's about perseverance, friendship, resilience, and embracing the journey—even when the plan falls apart.

In Episode 20 of the WILD Onez Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Mara Tynan to talk all things swimrun, adventure racing, and the challenges that push us far beyond our comfort zones. Mara takes us behind the scenes of One Water Race—one of the most demanding endurance races in the world—and shares what it takes to prepare mentally and physically for an event of that magnitude. We also dive into Swimrun World Championships, the unique demands of the sport, and what keeps athletes coming back for more. From training and racing to the highs, lows, unexpected moments, and the sheer grit required to tackle some of the world's wildest endurance events, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and plenty of adventure. Whether you're a seasoned swimrunner, dreaming about your first race, or simply fascinated by people who willingly sign up for ridiculously hard things, you won't want to miss this one. Get wild. Stay curious. Keep moving. 🌊🏃‍♀️

Deanna and Andrea join the show to unpack their journey to the Swimrun World Championship — how each of them found the sport, why they decided to race Worlds together, and what it was actually like waking up at 3:30am to board a boat with 400 other athletes. They walk through the race itself: the early swims, the rocks, the transitions, and where things started to unravel with fueling, pacing, and a brutal cutoff battle with the course and the elements. The conversation then opens up into the harder, more honest stuff — how they processed the DNF, what their partnership gave them beyond a result, and what the swimrun community means to both of them.

What does it take to step onto the start line of the Swimrun World Championship? In this episode, we sit down with Viv as she takes on the challenge of the 2026 Swimrun World Championship. We talk about her journey into swimrun, the training, mindset, highs and lows, and what it really means to prepare for one of the most demanding endurance events in the world. Vivian shares the story behind her pursuit of the championship, what keeps her pushing when things get hard, and the lessons she's learned along the way. From running trails and swimming open water to embracing the unpredictability of race day, this conversation is about much more than racing—it's about growth, resilience, and showing up for something that scares you. Tune in for an inside look at Vivian's journey to the 2026 Swimrun World Championship.