- 19
- Episodes
- 2023
- First episode
About Sheswimsheswims podcast
She is Dee Newell, he is Ian Claxton, in this podcast we talk about all things water related. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- Dee Newell & Ian Claxton
- Category
- health & fitness · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 21 Apr 2023
- Latest episode
- 19 Oct 2025
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
19 Oct 2025
Does social media help or hinder motivation
Ian remains consistent in his pool and sea training but took on an art class this week as something different. Dee managed to get a very small swim in off the Cliffs of Moher and it feels more exciting than a big channel swim. We planned to speak about motivation but ended up talking about it really in the context of social media and the positives and negatives that go with it. Congratulations to Brian Foster who became the first to complete the Irish triple crown with swims all completed as multiples with his double North Channel, triple Fastnet and double Galway Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
7 Oct 2025
Finding new swim spots
Ian and Dee discuss the turn of the season and what this means to what you pack in your swim bag and Ian’s thought process on moving from skins to wetsuit for colder temps. They catch up on Daragh’s progress on Swimeire, share stories from recent swims, and tackle some common questions… Can swimmers who learned as adults ever compete with childhood swimmers? How do you find new swim spots? They both realise they love a sparking night swim. Music by Enda Gallery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
24 Sept 2025
Annette Cullen and all things ILDSA
This week we are joined by Annette Cullen, ILDSA (Irish long distance swimming association) board member. She is no stranger to marathon swimming herself having completed a few relays and solos as well as crewing a number of people through challenging swims. We catch up on what got Annette swimming, where it brought her and then we discuss the ILDSA recording and historical record of swims in Ireland. The ILDSA is a volunteer led association with 7 board members that is made up of imdividuals from within the community who are truly passionate about this sport. There is also a working group of 7 people who support the ratifying process and creating of social media contents. More info can be found here https://www.ildsa.info Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
15 Sept 2025
Mass start mayhem and minding yourself
The weekly round up included the last Heskin league swim which has a twist, a mass start and the handicaps are only published once swimmers have set off. Spoiler alert… Ian came second male skin. With the seasons changing and routines changing, Dee and Ian talk about their top 5 things they consider important to keep them well and ready to swim. It’s clear neither are vegetarians with both wondering what is quorn… google tells us “Created in 1983, Quorn is the trademarked name given to a meat substitute called mycoprotein. This plant-based protein is derived from a natural microfungus called Fusarium Venenatum.” Contact us @sheswimsheswims on instagram and sheswimsheswims@gmail.com Thanks to Enda Gallery for the music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
4 Sept 2025
Oonagh’s Fastnet rock experience
This week Dee and Ian are joined by Oonagh Morrissy as she fills us in on her Fastnet rock swim experience over the past two years. Ian has had the fastest time for a heskin league swim for the first time in a while and Dee competed her first heskin swim in an even longer while. Contact us on @sheswimsheswims instagram or sheswimsheswims@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like our take on a particular topic. Thanks to Enda Gallery for the music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
29 Aug 2025
Big picture plans in the pool and sea
Ian and Dee give a bit of detail around how they plan the year as a coach and as a swimmer. Ian was racing again this time the kingfisher prom swim James Brennan matching his record of having his name on the bullet three times, the bullet is the prize for fastest time in this swim. Dee had a quick turn around on a visit to west cork to crew for Oonagh Morrissey who had an eventful but very much a successful swim to fastnet rock. Big celebrations in Galway this week also as John Shortt is front page news, arriving home from the world junior swimming championships in Romania with two gold medals and a bronze, making him only the second Irish swimmer to be a world junior champion and we are exceptionally proud of him. Follow us on @sheswimsheswims on instagram and send any questions to us there or at sheswimsheswims@gmail.com Thanks to Enda Gallery for the music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
18 Aug 2025
Swimmer science
This week we celebrate Ian coming second in the langan prom swim and the usual catch up. We have had the first guest of this season, big thanks to Rick Officer for speaking to us this week. Dr Rick Officer is Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Institute with extensive experience in sustainable fisheries, we spoke to him about jellyfish and water temps in the local waters of Galway bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
10 Aug 2025
Swim smarter… sight straighter… finish strong
Dees injury continues to dominate the conversation, but hopefully that’s coming to an end now that she’s introduced oxygeneration to the recovery programme. Ian gave a few tips on how to train for speed on shorter open water swims and we have yet to see how his own advice might help his own performance. music as always by Enda Gallery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
30 Jul 2025
Taper to nationals, north channel window and false bay chats
Dee and Ian catch up on a few busy weeks which saw Ian spend 5 days poolside at the NAC for nationals with bluefin SC, both supported the Galway bay swim finish and Dee tried not to wonder how her NC window might have been had she not taken a notion for hill running and broken her leg. When Dee says decent respectable times about this NC window it’s important to point out that she means that as a time she would like for herself and a time she thinks she could manage, aware that her previous longest swim to date is just under 15 hrs and her last effort on the north channel was around the 14 hr mark. Dee also mentioned a temp of 13 for False Bay towards the end of the episode when her swim temp was 18 and she is not yet so good a producer that she can edit that out. As always thank you for listening and send any questions or comments to sheswimsheswims@gmail.com instagram @sheswimsheswims Thanks as always to Enda Gallery for the music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
16 Jul 2025
A dive into the Galway bay swim
Dee and Ian have a catch up on all things swimming since last week. Ian has been busy coaching Bluefin SC to nationals while Dee has been adapting to life as a swim observer with a busy weekend of solo Galway bay swims and the Atlantic Masters Swim Ireland Renville swim for RNLI and Oranmore Maree Coastal Search and Rescue unit. Both Dee and Ian have taken part in the Frances Thornton Galway Bay swim for Cancer Care West and share their experiences and some tips for any first timers. Both will be supporting the swimmers at the finish for the 20th anniversary of this swim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
9 Jul 2025
And we’re back
It’s drifted into a few years since season one so there is a lot to catch up on. It’s the 19th anniversary of Ian’s round Ireland relay and Dee’s season has been unexpectedly cut short. Delighted to be back together for all of the swim chats. music by Enda Gallery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
17 Jun 2023
60m under ice in Finland
This week we are joined by Claire Ryan @under5degrees, “Ireland’s coldest free diver” and most extreme ice miler. She tells us how she went from being a social dipper only getting into swimming 7 years ago to the extreme swimmer she is today. We talk a little bit about the endorphin rush she gets from cold water and how there is a place for everyone in swimming and it is safe to say Claire has absolutely found hers! Music by Enda Gallery Production by Sound to Light Studios Producer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
2 Jun 2023
A little bit of everything
This week Dee and Ian catch uP on how their training is going, and how Ians squad are recovering after a heavy week of racing at nationals. Ian even gives away the secrets of success with a team who train in a 20m Pool and Dee proves that she doesn’t always go to the sea prepared or even go with what her training plan has called for. Grab a cup of something put your feet up and listen in on the chats. If you want to get involved send us and questions or suggestions to sheswimsheswims@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @sheswimsheswims Music by Enda Gallery Production by Sound to Light Studios Producer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
26 May 2023
Dan wallace
Today we are joined by Dan Wallace. Dan tells us all about his route from starting swimming at a small swim club with no early mornings in Scotland to winning an Olympic silver medal. We talk about the highs and lows which came with that process, after retiring at 24 he has come back to swimming in a different light. 6 years later Dan is the driving force of an English Channel relay team, swimming in cold water and he has even competed in winter swimming alongside daily dips in the cold waters of Scotland. Follow Dan’s swim adventures @danwallace93 on Instagram and YouTube Send us and questions or suggestions to sheswimsheswims@gmail.com Music by Enda Gallery Production by Sound to Light Studios Producer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
19 May 2023
Learning from coaching
Dee and Ian have a catch up on their training, Dee is 4 months out from the North Channel and Ian is pushing out what he is doing in the sea ahead of Galway bay. The swimmers we coach have been to nationals and all have had PB's in their events. Seeing their success is keeping both of us motivated. Drills we like & drills we use. How do you turn with a snorkel in? sheswimsheswims@gmail.com Music by Enda Gallery Production by Sound to Light Studios Producer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
12 May 2023
Is it really 80% mental?
Jim Townhill talks to Dee and Ian about his introduction to meditation, how it has helped his training and how he has shared his experience with other athletes. Jim's email - info@hanzechiropractie.nl www.hanzechiropractie.nl (https://www.hanzechiropractie.nl/over-ons/) sheswimsheswims@gmail.com Music by Enda Gallery Production by Sound to Light Studios Producer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
5 May 2023
Making Plans
In this Episode Ian and Dee talk about their preparation for Galway Bay swim and North Channel. How they came to the point of wanting to do these swims and what they need to work on. Training by hours not by distance and chasing speed. Names dropped - Joe Kennelly - instagram @_hightide_galway sheswimsheswims@gmail.com Music by Enda Gallery Production by Sound to Light Studios Producer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
28 Apr 2023
Who are we?
This is the first episode of Sheswimsheswims, it is an introduction to hosts Dee and Ian their swimming backgrounds and their plans for the future. sheswimsheswims@gmail.com Music by Enda Gallery Production by Sound to Light Studios Producer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
21 Apr 2023
She Swims He Swims Trailer
She is Dee Newell, He is Ian Claxton, they are swimmers and swim coaches both in open water and in the pool. In this podcast they will have conversations about their own training as well as with some guests about all things water related. Email any questions, thoughts or comments to sheswimsheswims@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @sheswimsheswims And watch us on you tube @sheswimsheswims Music by Enda Gallery Production by Sound to Light Studios Producer : Paul Swaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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