Smoke to Stroke: Roberto’s Journey from Heavy Smoking to Endurance Swimming | Roberto Lescrauwaet

In this episode of Human Endurance, we dive deep into the incredible transformation journey of Roberto, a former heavy smoker and obese individual who turned his life around to become a top endurance swimmer.

Starting from his initial struggles during swim tryouts, Roberto shares how he overcame physical and mental barriers through swimming, therapy, and sheer discipline.

Highlights include his participation in the Oceanman competition, qualifying for world finals, and his future goals like the Ocean Seven challenge. Roberto’s story is a testament to the power of the human spirit, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of personal betterment.

(00:00) Meet Roberto

(03:26) Smoking & Obesity

(09:31) Quitting Smoking & Drinking

(11:22) The Turning Point: SwimGym

(16:13) First Swim

(18:15) How Swimming Helped Roberto Quit Smoking

(21:24) Improving in Swimming

(25:25) Gaining Feel for the Water

(28:41) Ocean Swimming Technique

(30:50) How to Overcome Plateauing in Swimming

(36:00) Discipline Over Motivation: Achieving Long-Term Success in a Sport

(38:58) Mind vs. Body in Ultra-Endurance Sports

(40:22) The Journey into Endurance Swimming

(43:00) The Transformative Pool Session

(45:43) Discovering Open Water Swimming

(46:37) Overcoming Injury and Embracing the Ocean

(52:22) Training for Competitions

(01:02:26) The Ocean 7 Dream

(01:07:41) Ultimate Goal: Swimming at 70

(01:11:19) Rapid Fire Questions

(01:12:15) Final Thoughts and Farewell

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