One of your best videos yet. To the video production, the music, the views, and most importantly seeing the pure joy on your faces makes this such a fun video to watch. Will definitely be looking into more swim runs from now on :)
Great video Mark and Heather!!! Welcome to my back yard!!! I live in Keswick and get to play on this everyday. Might be worth just mentioning that you can’t swim in all the lakes in the Lake District - Thirlmere which you nearly swam in is supposed to be a no go. Also if your transferring between bodies of water you might want to have a look into biosecurity (so that you don’t transfer blue green algae between lakes). If you do the frog graham (the ultimate swim run on my bucket list) you need to have separate wetsuits for each of the swims. It’s part of the reason there isn’t many swim runs in the Lake District. Nice work on the Helvellyn Tri!!!! It’s brutal!!! Triathlon x half for me next year hopefully!!!
Thanks. Yeah, we checked on all the blue-green algae warnings. Thirlmere was an oversight. I read a number of forums where people talked happily about swimming in it. When we arrived I realised we shouldn’t, plus there was a warning for blue-green algae. But a very good point, thanks for mentioning that
I did my first swimrun in Hydra, Greece. It was the most amazing experience I’ve ever had. Challenge you to Come and try it on November 21st in Hydra island, Greece.
I somehow missed this one back in September, but I'm glad I found it today. What a marvelous video. The scenery and video were stunning, but I also appreciate the approach of just having a grand adventure. Many of us, myself included, get too caught up in races or events and forget about the pure joy of using our fitness to go explore and just have fun. Well done!
Well done to you both, first open swim was in a lake near Snowden with only trunks in October, I was in the forces and told we had to do this 400 meter swim in the local baths, fun in the lake.
Bravi! Anche io, settimana scorsa, ho fatto swim run adventure all'isola d'Elba in toscana. Prima o poi verrò anche al nord a divertirmi con voi 💚 Well done! Last week I too did swim run adventure on the island of Elba in Tuscany. Sooner or later I will also come to the north to have fun with you 💚
👍👍👍 great to see something different sports wise. Well done for getting through it. A beanie hat man be an idea and why not put your shoes in your dry bag with fresh socks? Good old Scandinavians. Well done Mark and Heather 👏👏👏
this looked like a lot of fun. i would like to suggest taking a compass and a copy of the main area from an OS map in a waterproof cover for safety. watches and gps cant always be relied upon in the wilderness and some basic orienteering skills could save your life.
Brilliant video, really great to see you guys enjoying the moment something I think I was beginning to get a bit lost with trying for PB every race and what felt like every session.
I’ve raced a few and always used paddles and pull buoy. Some even use pull buoy plus floatation on the legs. Essentially you want to make your legs float as much as possible with the shoes on. The paddles just provide an extra propulsion, but take some training
Great video but you should've had a crack at the frog graham. I was helping my mate Matt with his on Saturday. It's a nice route with somewhere around 40 miles of running and 3-4 miles of swimming.
You can swim in most of the Lake District public lakes without any issue. For safety, go with a group and go early (8am) as obviously there are speed boats and ferries on Lake Windermere. Wishing you all the best on your wild swim adventures!
@@CherylMuir Are there still rules about preventing invasive species spreading between the lakes? I did a couple of Lakeland triathlons last year and they had really strict rules about wetsuit cleaning. I think it was Derewentwater than had a certain kind of water weed that they didn't want to spread.
I love the idea of swimrun. But not confident enough to give it a go yet. Which shoes did you use for this? Are they just normal tail runners or something more specific?
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Great video and idea for a video, Heather Fell running in a heather fell. Love seeing the scenery as you put in such effort. Not sure how Heather can run with that swim buoy so low on her back, looks really annoying to me.
Loved this video - great work Heather and Mark!! The wetsuit overview at the start was great, and got me wondering... would you lose out on much wearing a swim-run oriented wetsuit in a triathlon, vs a triathlon or swimming specific one? (Context- it's time to replace my wetsuit and I LOVE the look of swim-run adventures BUT probably can't afford to buy 2 new wetsuits...!)
@@pabloelsur1624 not an issue, but my feet were probably numb from the cold. No seriously I did the same this weekend and as long as lubricant on any potential rub areas it should be fine.
That looked horrific! What is wrong with you people? :D :D No, but in all seriousness... that was one of the first challenges on this channel where I am like: Nah, pass on that please :D. But kudos for soldiering on
Really nice to see swim-run featured on GTN but a couple of things to be aware of: The first lake featured (with the algae signs) swimming is not officially allowed, probably not a good idea to suggest it on RUclips and it would be hard to swim across on the sly! More importantly there is a massive issue in the Lakes with invasive non-native species. It would be good to see you guys raising awareness of this as a lot of people don't know about it. There is some info at www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/spread-word-not-weed/ it is really important to properly wash/dry equipment between lakes and a lot of locals will use different wetsuits etc if doing a multiswim day, alternatively start swimming at the top of a water course and make your way down. It was good of you not to specifically name the locations although there was enough information for anyone prepared to put in a bit of effort to work out where you went, not convinced you can swim across that first tarn though...the lilies make getting in/out anywhere other than the stone beach pretty challenging. Not surprised it was a bit fresh given all the rain we've had lately, you don't always need a wetsuit though! Good work, great video.
@@markthrelfall3577 Saw that video, great win by the way. Ok then, thanks for putting together the event though, it was a lot of fun, even if Heather did betray us and join the GCN team. LOL
@@heatherfell_oly Worst kept secret, everyone noticed as soon as the race started. No worries though, we all know you were just spying on the other team.
Mark/Heather, Sorry to write this post as I love the show and the video looked great fun to make, but this was the most irresponsible video I have seen yet. Please take a long hard look at yourselves. The fells can be dangerous places where the weather can close in very rapidly. There was no mention of safety, safety equipment to take, and no sign of you carrying it either. Whilst you had a camera crew who knew you were up there and could raise an alert if you didn’t show up in time, you should have emphasised anyone taking on a similar challenge needs to let people know when they expect to finish. The fact that the water was too cold for Heather to swim in the tarn also demonstrates the potential for hypothermia in the event of an accident. Being 700m off course in a mountain environment is no laughing matter.. The dangers of going into the hills with no map, no compass, little equipment and relying on only a watch/mobile phone to navigate by are the basic things that Mountain Rescue are forever commenting on. Not to mention that the lake district is not a free to roam area, so you should not be off footpaths or other by-ways. Lastly, timing this video just as autumnal weather is drawing was simply poor. Come on GTN. You can do much better than this. At least attempt to put things right by way of an apology and safety message on the GTN show.
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I'm doing one on Saturday. It's my first one I'm kinda nervous
We love swimrun! We are racing the Odyssey Swimrun Austin in Texas in early Nov!
Not yet, but booked onto the Coniston Breca race next summer. Your adventure is great inspiration for the training adventures to come!
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I've done 33 of them so far... LOVE them. If you haven't tried one, sign up for one today! You'll be hooked!!
One of your best videos yet. To the video production, the music, the views, and most importantly seeing the pure joy on your faces makes this such a fun video to watch. Will definitely be looking into more swim runs from now on :)
Just be warned, once you start swimrunning you will catch the bug:)
Great video Mark and Heather!!! Welcome to my back yard!!! I live in Keswick and get to play on this everyday. Might be worth just mentioning that you can’t swim in all the lakes in the Lake District - Thirlmere which you nearly swam in is supposed to be a no go. Also if your transferring between bodies of water you might want to have a look into biosecurity (so that you don’t transfer blue green algae between lakes). If you do the frog graham (the ultimate swim run on my bucket list) you need to have separate wetsuits for each of the swims. It’s part of the reason there isn’t many swim runs in the Lake District. Nice work on the Helvellyn Tri!!!! It’s brutal!!! Triathlon x half for me next year hopefully!!!
Thanks. Yeah, we checked on all the blue-green algae warnings. Thirlmere was an oversight. I read a number of forums where people talked happily about swimming in it. When we arrived I realised we shouldn’t, plus there was a warning for blue-green algae. But a very good point, thanks for mentioning that
So much Heather and so many Fells. Don't (Threl) Fall
What an incredible scenery and such an amazing adventure (and of course, it doesn't count as one if you don't get off route at least once).
Well done! Swim run is so much fun! And in (a proper) summer, diving into the water and being able to cool off after a run is bliss!
Really enjoyed that. Thanks for the video. Derwent is a brilliant place to swim👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏃♂️🏊♂️
Amazing scenery! I'd love to visit the Lake District someday. And how perfect...Heather Fell with heather on a fell...
The Lake District looks so awesome on film. Beautiful job. Love, a local xx
I did my first swimrun in Hydra, Greece. It was the most amazing experience I’ve ever had. Challenge you to Come and try it on November 21st in Hydra island, Greece.
Oh we'd love to!
Swimrun in Greece!? Count us in!
Nice! Lovely scenery. What a way to spend a day, gotta love this! 😃 Although minus points for the pull buoy and the paddles, Mark 😝 Just kidding!
Reminded me of Ross Edgley and his adversity training in the Lake District. Great work and thanks for taking us along.
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the lakes on days like you had are my favourite. sun just peeking through. cool day out you 2!
Great effort guys and I know how ‘fresh’ those tarns can be 🥶. Hardy souls you two 👍🏻
Fresh is one way to describe them ;0
So funny to watch with the wind! Well done 👍👍👍👍
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I somehow missed this one back in September, but I'm glad I found it today. What a marvelous video. The scenery and video were stunning, but I also appreciate the approach of just having a grand adventure. Many of us, myself included, get too caught up in races or events and forget about the pure joy of using our fitness to go explore and just have fun. Well done!
One of my favourite videos, great job guys!
Good job! Great views!) Swimrun is interesting discipline.
Brilliant video. That looked brutal but your smiles were fantastic. You make the most of everything. Well done!!!
The paths are notoriously bad, boggy and indistinct on the central ridge between Thirlmere and watendlath. Great video and amazing adventure!
Well done to you both, first open swim was in a lake near Snowden with only trunks in October, I was in the forces and told we had to do this 400 meter swim in the local baths, fun in the lake.
Bravi! Anche io, settimana scorsa, ho fatto swim run adventure all'isola d'Elba in toscana. Prima o poi verrò anche al nord a divertirmi con voi 💚
Well done! Last week I too did swim run adventure on the island of Elba in Tuscany. Sooner or later I will also come to the north to have fun with you 💚
Oh that sounds a little warmer :)
👍👍👍 great to see something different sports wise. Well done for getting through it. A beanie hat man be an idea and why not put your shoes in your dry bag with fresh socks? Good old Scandinavians. Well done Mark and Heather 👏👏👏
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this looked like a lot of fun. i would like to suggest taking a compass and a copy of the main area from an OS map in a waterproof cover for safety. watches and gps cant always be relied upon in the wilderness and some basic orienteering skills could save your life.
Loved this video guys! Really good reminder that it's okay to walk and take your time. Safety first!
Wow 😮 so much fun guys! Thank you so much for sharing with us. What a nice scenery! I definitely don’t see that in Texas 😭
A most excellent day
You two are awesome! I could actually feel the coldness of that water while you were swimming brrrrrrrr
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This editing is next level - thanks for taking us along for the adventure!
This looks well fun
Brilliant video, really great to see you guys enjoying the moment something I think I was beginning to get a bit lost with trying for PB every race and what felt like every session.
This looked great, I love this channel and I love your content! 🔥
Looks like our ancestors crossing "all natural" world and living on hunting and gathering
Yes, totally! I was thinking that too :)
Epic adventure guys! An excellent and entertaining video with breathtaking scenery.
Great stuff! Come and do a Love SwimRun event with us :-)
Well done guys this was a great watch while zwifting 👍
You are crazy. Both. I love it 😀!
Excellent stuff fab film
What an awesome adventure! I am definitely going to start planning one to do post lockdown.
Great work!!
You guys are amazing
I love the fun of this!
I don't think we should let Mark plan the route anymore 😛
Great Video !!!! from South Korea.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love these videos. Great job!!
this is brilliant guys nice one
Well done both! Can you let us all know what kit worked and what didn't? Pull bouy? Paddles? Any other top tips for Swim Runs?
I’ve raced a few and always used paddles and pull buoy. Some even use pull buoy plus floatation on the legs. Essentially you want to make your legs float as much as possible with the shoes on. The paddles just provide an extra propulsion, but take some training
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Fantastic video. That level of won't-quit is inspiring (I really hate cold water ;)
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Well done! A great video and fantastic scenery :)
Great video one of your best and quite inspiring, not sure my knees would cope with the downhills.... floaty poles i wonder :)
My quads didn't, still had DOMS two days later.
EPIC!!!!!!
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A great vid. Very inspiring. More like this please :)
Great vid gtn
Those a very specialized shoes!
Class! Best channel on RUclips 👍
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Great video but you should've had a crack at the frog graham. I was helping my mate Matt with his on Saturday. It's a nice route with somewhere around 40 miles of running and 3-4 miles of swimming.
Epic adventure.. really enjoyed watching this and tempted... what are the rules around just jumping and swimming in water (rivers, lakes etc).
Do your research if possible. I imagine there are different rules in other countries. The main thing to check is the water quality
You can swim in most of the Lake District public lakes without any issue. For safety, go with a group and go early (8am) as obviously there are speed boats and ferries on Lake Windermere. Wishing you all the best on your wild swim adventures!
@@CherylMuir Are there still rules about preventing invasive species spreading between the lakes? I did a couple of Lakeland triathlons last year and they had really strict rules about wetsuit cleaning. I think it was Derewentwater than had a certain kind of water weed that they didn't want to spread.
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awesome video
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Great job but sorry to see no snow as you had the other seasons...remember there's lakes there for a reason
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I have never heard of swimrun until now but it looks....kind of fun
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I love the idea of swimrun. But not confident enough to give it a go yet. Which shoes did you use for this? Are they just normal tail runners or something more specific?
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Well done!!! Loved the video. What a team, really inspiring!! Any tips for the kind of running shoes?
We’re using the On CloudVenture Peak shoes. I’ve been really enjoying them. Light and racey, with loads of grip. They also have a nice elastics sock liner
Mark, did you use 2 buoys or just one? Heather, did the leg buoyancy wraps work well?
that looked great fun
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Try the run/wash. (Die Athlon). Run for 8 miles then wash dishes for 8 hours (u get paid)(wear marigold gloves during run and wash)
Is it possible to get a bit more info on the kit used??
How was the calf guard flotation compared to a pull buoy?
Great video and idea for a video, Heather Fell running in a heather fell. Love seeing the scenery as you put in such effort. Not sure how Heather can run with that swim buoy so low on her back, looks really annoying to me.
Can see this really catching on.
Couch to 5k tips next week again ? I'd like to know how to continue after week 8 and of course hear how Pippa is doing.
It's coming out this weekend. Hope you're training is still going well.
You 2 are cool that was great⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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You guys should try an adventure race next!!!
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I did this during the early March in my town Folsom california it was warm. Hahaha.
Very cool!!
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Loved this video - great work Heather and Mark!! The wetsuit overview at the start was great, and got me wondering... would you lose out on much wearing a swim-run oriented wetsuit in a triathlon, vs a triathlon or swimming specific one? (Context- it's time to replace my wetsuit and I LOVE the look of swim-run adventures BUT probably can't afford to buy 2 new wetsuits...!)
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I mean correct me if I'm wrong but you did a fell run in silly clothing and had swim in the lake at the end?
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Great vid, guys, great adventure! How your feet survived? Any special treatment? Special water shoes?
We both opted for a racing trail show the ON Cloudventure Peak.
@@heatherfell_oly How about running with wet feet in shoes?
@@pabloelsur1624 not an issue, but my feet were probably numb from the cold. No seriously I did the same this weekend and as long as lubricant on any potential rub areas it should be fine.
@@heatherfell_oly Thx. Keep smiling as always :)
haha mark is still so competitive - even for a none race adventure run.
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I wish I were Heather
What's going on with Fraser? I miss his vids.
Fraser is around, he's just working behind the scenes at the moment 🙂
What shoes are they wearing? Brand model?
On Cloudventure Peak :) The new ones are super cool. One of my favs
That looked horrific! What is wrong with you people? :D :D No, but in all seriousness... that was one of the first challenges on this channel where I am like: Nah, pass on that please :D. But kudos for soldiering on
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I put my shoes in the bag When swimming 🇩🇰🌹
Really nice to see swim-run featured on GTN but a couple of things to be aware of: The first lake featured (with the algae signs) swimming is not officially allowed, probably not a good idea to suggest it on RUclips and it would be hard to swim across on the sly!
More importantly there is a massive issue in the Lakes with invasive non-native species. It would be good to see you guys raising awareness of this as a lot of people don't know about it. There is some info at www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/spread-word-not-weed/ it is really important to properly wash/dry equipment between lakes and a lot of locals will use different wetsuits etc if doing a multiswim day, alternatively start swimming at the top of a water course and make your way down.
It was good of you not to specifically name the locations although there was enough information for anyone prepared to put in a bit of effort to work out where you went, not convinced you can swim across that first tarn though...the lilies make getting in/out anywhere other than the stone beach pretty challenging. Not surprised it was a bit fresh given all the rain we've had lately, you don't always need a wetsuit though!
Good work, great video.
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You picked some heather on the fell and at the end you were talking to colin fell,i was the older good looking guy,well done
Oh brilliant :)
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Are you good folks going to be posting a video about the GCN/GTN Zwift race from the other day? That was so much fun!
We had one the weekend before, but sadly not of the mass participation event. That was something we wanted to run for fun off the back of our video
@@markthrelfall3577 Saw that video, great win by the way. Ok then, thanks for putting together the event though, it was a lot of fun, even if Heather did betray us and join the GCN team. LOL
@@jshepard5840 Oh shhhhh, that was a big error, hoping no one noticed 🤦♀️
@@heatherfell_oly Worst kept secret, everyone noticed as soon as the race started. No worries though, we all know you were just spying on the other team.
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That whole place looks like Death Stranding
Imagine when he fell the camera broked and the video gone lul
First! Great job! and its look like lots of fun!
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Mark/Heather,
Sorry to write this post as I love the show and the video looked great fun to make, but this was the most irresponsible video I have seen yet. Please take a long hard look at yourselves.
The fells can be dangerous places where the weather can close in very rapidly. There was no mention of safety, safety equipment to take, and no sign of you carrying it either.
Whilst you had a camera crew who knew you were up there and could raise an alert if you didn’t show up in time, you should have emphasised anyone taking on a similar challenge needs to let people know when they expect to finish.
The fact that the water was too cold for Heather to swim in the tarn also demonstrates the potential for hypothermia in the event of an accident.
Being 700m off course in a mountain environment is no laughing matter.. The dangers of going into the hills with no map, no compass, little equipment and relying on only a watch/mobile phone to navigate by are the basic things that Mountain Rescue are forever commenting on. Not to mention that the lake district is not a free to roam area, so you should not be off footpaths or other by-ways.
Lastly, timing this video just as autumnal weather is drawing was simply poor.
Come on GTN. You can do much better than this. At least attempt to put things right by way of an apology and safety message on the GTN show.
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