Mark Simmons, Swimrun Photographer

<p>Welcome to episode ninety-six of the<a href="https://lowtideboyz.com/"> Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!</a></p><p>This week we have the super talented Swimrun photographer, Mark Simmons, on the show. If you’ve enjoyed those amazing photos from Ödyssey Swimrun over the last few years, then you’ve likely seen Mark’s work. More on this later in the show.</p><p>But first... </p><p><strong>Training Update</strong></p><p>It’s race week for <a href="https://www.odysseyswimrun.com/austin">Ödyssey Swimrun Austin</a>! This also means that it’s a taper week for us. We’re looking forward to racing the Austin course again and seeing everyone in TX.</p><p><strong>Shoutouts</strong></p><p>This week we’re shouting out Marie and Katie, A.K.A., Team Twisted Sisters-Colo. They reached out recently to tell us that they are racing their first Swimrun at Ödyssey Swimrun Austin this weekend and we’re super stoked for them. We predict that they will have a blast!</p><p><strong>Feats of Endurance</strong></p><p>This week’s award goes to Kelsie Pearson. Not only is she half of Team <a href="https://lowtideboyz.com/podcast/cali-swimrun-girls">Cali Swimrun Girls</a> (check out our interview with Kelsie and Caroline Wolek in episode 33) but last week she threw down a 2:58 marathon at the <a href="https://www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego">Rock’n’Roll San Diego</a> Marathon. That’s a 6:47/mile pace if you’re keeping score at home. She definitely, uhm, rocked it!</p><p>Check out and join our <a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/lowtideboyz">Strava Club</a> and join Swimrunners from around the world as they train for Swimruns and stuff.</p><p><strong>This Week in Swimrun</strong></p><p>All the news that we could find on the internet is contained herein.</p><p>The Swimrun season is winding down but it’s going out with a bang! There are three races taking place this weekend and we’re super stoked about all of them.</p><p>In the United States, <a href="https://swimrunnc.com/">Swimrun NC</a> and <a href="https://www.odysseyswimrun.com/austin">Ö