Ross Edgley is a world-renowned extreme adventurer, author, and star of National Geographic’s “Shark vs. Human.” We discuss his superhuman 510 km Yukon River swim, unique physiological abilities, training with the Hemsworths, and more. READ MORE👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll852 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Was Brought To You By... EIGHT SLEEP Use code RICHROLL to get $350 OFF Pod 4 Ultra https://bit.ly/Eightsleep2024 ON Get 10% OFF with code RICHROLL10 https://bit.ly/on2024 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:34 The Yukon swim accomplishment 00:04:13 Challenges and choices in setting records 00:07:49 Unique physiological abilities and rapid healing 00:09:27 Reflection on setbacks and adaptation 00:10:42 Fiasco in Loch Ness 00:12:16 Motivation and performance 00:13:11 Contributions to sports science and ocean conservation 00:14:05 Nutrition and performance 00:22:47 Physical attributes and swimming performance 00:25:07 Training for the Yukon 00:28:49 Challenges during the Yukon swim 00:31:33 Ad Break 1 - Eight Sleep 00:31:58 The role of the support team 00:32:58 Wetsuit issues and medical assistance 00:36:09 Future swimming goals 00:38:07 The struggle of hypothermia 00:40:19 Occupying the mind during the swim 00:42:59 Overcoming mental barriers 00:45:09 The perfect swim and team dynamics 00:50:00 Philosophical reflection on struggle 00:51:02 The pursuit of a non-stop swim 00:51:49 Equanimity and smiling in challenging situations 00:53:56 Training for ultra-endurance swimming 00:55:18 Falling in love with swimming and learning from other swimmers 00:58:02 Ad Break 2 - On Running 00:58:20 Shark week and swimming like a shark 01:01:44 Mono fin swimming and hydrodynamics 01:03:33 Becoming hydrodynamic and focusing on efficiency 01:05:26 The underwater dolphin kick 01:08:15 Introduction to competitive fin swimming 01:10:07 Competing in fin swimming 01:13:00 Training with a mono fin 01:15:00 Swimming like a shark 01:16:40 Skill and efficiency in swimming 01:19:04 Training with Chris Hemsworth 01:20:39 Ice swimming and training with Darren Aronofsky 01:22:13 Blood restriction training and its benefits 01:24:14 Connection with the Hemsworth brothers 01:28:01 Diet and healthy eating 01:31:41 The Purpose of Endurance 01:34:46 The Concept of Ikigai 01:39:21 Eudaimonia and Fulfillment 01:42:09 Learning from Failure 01:44:01 Daring to Be Great 01:45:10 Brotherly Advice 01:46:39 Support and Teamwork 01:48:24 Spirituality of Byron Bay 01:48:53 Outro CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast