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Can An Elite Marathoner Become a Pro Swimmer?

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Can An Elite Marathoner Become a Pro Swimmer?

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Can An Elite Marathoner Become a Pro Swimmer?

Phily Bowden›
Dec 21, 202518:3288.0K views
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I’m a professional marathon runner and for the next 30 days, I decided to do the one thing I’m absolutely terrible at: swimming.

I’m injured so I can’t run and the only cardio I’m allowed to do is the sport I’ve avoided for over 20 years. I hate it. I’m bad at it. And I’d usually just… not do it.

So instead, I committed to 30 days of sucking at swimming and not quitting.

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Whats in the vid ⬇️
00:00 Intro
01:05 Day One
02:30 Time Trial
04:14 Day Three - Swim Analysis
08:18 Day 13
09:12 Day 19
11:14 Day 25
14:51 Day 30!

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