Ross Edgley is a world-renowned extreme adventurer, author, and star of National Geographic’s “Shark vs. Human.” We discuss his superhuman 510 km Yukon River swim, unique physiological abilities, training with the Hemsworths, and more. READ MORE👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll852
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:34 The Yukon swim accomplishment
00:04:13 Challenges and choices in setting records
00:07:49 Unique physiological abilities and rapid healing
00:09:27 Reflection on setbacks and adaptation
00:10:42 Fiasco in Loch Ness
00:12:16 Motivation and performance
00:13:11 Contributions to sports science and ocean conservation
00:14:05 Nutrition and performance
00:22:47 Physical attributes and swimming performance
00:25:07 Training for the Yukon
00:28:49 Challenges during the Yukon swim
00:31:33 Ad Break 1 - Eight Sleep
00:31:58 The role of the support team
00:32:58 Wetsuit issues and medical assistance
00:36:09 Future swimming goals
00:38:07 The struggle of hypothermia
00:40:19 Occupying the mind during the swim
00:42:59 Overcoming mental barriers
00:45:09 The perfect swim and team dynamics
00:50:00 Philosophical reflection on struggle
00:51:02 The pursuit of a non-stop swim
00:51:49 Equanimity and smiling in challenging situations
00:53:56 Training for ultra-endurance swimming
00:55:18 Falling in love with swimming and learning from other swimmers
00:58:02 Ad Break 2 - On Running
00:58:20 Shark week and swimming like a shark
01:01:44 Mono fin swimming and hydrodynamics
01:03:33 Becoming hydrodynamic and focusing on efficiency
01:05:26 The underwater dolphin kick
01:08:15 Introduction to competitive fin swimming
01:10:07 Competing in fin swimming
01:13:00 Training with a mono fin
01:15:00 Swimming like a shark
01:16:40 Skill and efficiency in swimming
01:19:04 Training with Chris Hemsworth
01:20:39 Ice swimming and training with Darren Aronofsky
01:22:13 Blood restriction training and its benefits
01:24:14 Connection with the Hemsworth brothers
01:28:01 Diet and healthy eating
01:31:41 The Purpose of Endurance
01:34:46 The Concept of Ikigai
01:39:21 Eudaimonia and Fulfillment
01:42:09 Learning from Failure
01:44:01 Daring to Be Great
01:45:10 Brotherly Advice
01:46:39 Support and Teamwork
01:48:24 Spirituality of Byron Bay
01:48:53 Outro

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