Countdown to ÖTILLÖ: One Month Out

<p>Welcome to episode 135 of the<a href="https://lowtideboyz.com/"> Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!</a></p><p>This week we have the final edition of our “Countdown to ÖTILLÖ” show where we discuss our journey to the start line of the 2022 <a href="https://otilloswimrun.com/race/otillo-swimrun-world-championship/">ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship</a>. In our quest to leave no stone unturned, we have <a href="https://lowtideboyz.com/podcast/helen-wikmar">Helen Wikmar</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.arksports.com/">ARK Sports</a> to talk about all things gear (one of our favorite topics) for the big day. </p><p>But first…</p><p>We want to give a big thank you to our supporters <a href="https://www.odysseyswimrun.com/">Ödyssey Swimrun</a>, <a href="https://www.frankpaddle.com/">Frank Paddle</a>, and <a href="https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/">Precision Fuel and Hydration</a> for helping make this show series possible. Make sure to use the code “LOWTIDE22” to save 15% off of your first order from Precision Fuel and Hydration. Use the code “LOWTIDEBOYZ” that is good for 15% off of your registration for any and all of Odyssey Swimrun’s 2022 events. Finally, Frank Paddle’s new “PRO” paddles are out now! </p><p><strong>How’s the Body? How’s the Mind?</strong></p><p>We are both feeling good heading into our last month of training for the WC. We’ve been putting in some big days in the pool and on the trails and we’re getting our kits dialed in for the race. </p><p>Mentally we are both in a good place. Nervous for the unknown because there’s no denying that it is a big day but we’re looking forward to the amazing experience, come what may.</p><p><strong>Helen Wikmar</strong></p><p>It was great to have Helen back on the show to talk about gear considerations for the World Championship. She’s raced the event 2.5 times (one DNF) and has a ton of experience as both a Swimrunner and as the CEO of Ark Sports. She shared with us her best thinking on how to approach gear selection for the race and gave us her recom