#96 How This Sporting Event Could Change Your Life with Michael Lemmel

<p>Can a sporting event really change the world? It might sound crazy, but with the right ingredients, I think it can.</p><p>My guest on this week’s podcast is Michael Lemmel, co-founder of Swimrun, a sporting experience that’s taken the world by storm. What began as a drunken bet between friends, to swim and run between islands off Sweden, evolved into an organised endurance event and now an eco-conscious, global phenomenon, attracting people of all ages and abilities.</p><p>You run in your wetsuit, swim in your shoes and complete a series of short swims and trail runs, all with a partner. I did my first Swimrun in Devon last summer, and myself and my nine-year-old son are now total converts. Michael and I chatted just before our third event, in Malta, and I was keen to find out why he thinks it’s such a transformative experience.</p><p>But this week’s episode is definitely not just for outdoor sports enthusiasts – it’s about the power of nature, the joy of coming together with others. It’s about stepping outside of your comfort zone, becoming a better person – and, yes, making the world a better place.&nbsp;</p><p>Show notes available at <a href="https://drchatterjee.com/how-this-sporting-event-could-change-your-life-with-michael-lemmel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drchatterjee.com/96</a></p><p>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/drchatterjee/</a></p><p>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/DrChatterjee/</a></p><p>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk</a></p><p>DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may