Andy Donaldson: Endurance Swimmer Who Swam 200km, Survived Sharks & Found Joy in the Oceans
In this episode of Endurance Matters, world-record ocean swimmer Andy Donaldson opens up with BigMetz about the raw, unfiltered side of ultra-endurance: the night swims, the panic, the doubt, the logistics behind swimming 200 km across seven oceans in one year and the quiet moments where he nearly quit π§ π₯.
He shares how open-water swimming saved his mental health, how a 19 km Rottnest crossing rebuilt his confidence, what itβs like to be pushed off course for hours in Molokai, and the calm thinking that got him through his first shark encounter π¦π¨. We also dive deep into his training secrets: cold exposure, ice baths, mobility work, smarter gym sessions, and the tiny 1% habits that fueled a world record.
On this Episode, Andy Donaldson breaks down everything:
β’ The moment Molokai nearly broke him mentally π§ π₯
β’ How open-water swimming saved his mental health
β’ His first shark encounter and how he stayed calm π¦
β’ Training for freezing water + 1% habits that matter βοΈπ₯
β’ Why gym durability beats endless miles
β’ How he became the fastest to complete the Ocean Seven πβ‘
β’ The life lessons only the ocean can teach
Raw. Honest. Inspiring.
If youβre rebuilding, dreaming big, or pushing past your limits β this one is for you ππ₯.
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βπΌ - BigMetz
