# I Can Run & Bike... But I Can't Swim

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Podcast: [Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstoppable-with-shangrila-rendon-250135)
Published: 2026-07-23T16:51:40+00:00
Episode link: https://feistyfoxfire.podbean.com/e/i-can-run-bike-but-i-cant-swim/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nrwzeabxmy5r3en2/ofel_and_bernadette8xvxs.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3613

## Resource

“I can run. I can bike. But I can’t swim.”If that sounds like you, you’re not alone, especially if you’re in your 40s or 50s and dreaming of your first triathlon. In this episode, you’ll see how runners and cyclists in their 40s and 50s learned to swim in just one month, even after years of fear, delay, or past drowning experiences and finally swam in open water with confidence. Many athletes say:💬 "I want to be a triathlete but I can't swim."💬 “I’ll start swimming when I have more time."💬 "I had drowning experience in the past. I'm not sure."💬 “I’m too old to learn now.”💬 “I don’t want to embarrass myself in the pool.”💬 “I’m already busy with work, kids, and running. I can’t add more.” This episode shows why those beliefs don’t have to stop you. You’ll hear real stories from athletes like: - Ofel, who went from barely swimming 10 yards to swimming 1,000+ yards nonstop and completing her first open water swim - Badette, who had a past drowning experience and now swims confidently in open water and actually enjoys it They didn’t quit running.They didn’t need in-person coaching.They didn’t wait until life slowed down. What they had:✔️ Clear guidance✔️ Personalized technique corrections✔️ Ongoing support that fit busy lives Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, you can learn to swim.You don’t need to be ready. You just need to be willing. As Badette said:“Try not because you’re ready, but because you’re willing.” And from Ofel:“Five weeks ago, I couldn’t swim more than 10 yards. Now I just swam 1,000.”

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