Just Keep Swimming with Neil Gyte

For this episode, we welcomed back Neil Gyte to discuss his recent feat of swimming 22 miles with his brother in a cold Scottish lake. Quite an undertaking, to say the least, and I know you'll be fascinated with this conversation.

What we discussed:

Brief overview of the swim challenge emphasizing the goal of demonstrating metabolic flexibility by using fat as a fuel source (1:58)
His motivation for the challenge and how he prepared (4:58)
Challenges he faced, including balancing training and recovery and low testosterone levels (20:09)
Highlights of the race day experience, including the support boat and hourly stops for water and electrolytes (31:36)
Post-race reflections and insights (41:37)
His future plans and motivation to keep pushing boundaries and challenging himself (56:41)
The importance of believing in yourself and making time for your goals and health (1:01:37)

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