WR-Holder Sarah Thomas Explains What Actually Goes into Swimming 100 Miles

SwimSwam sat down with Sarah Thomas, the world record-holder for the longest continuous swim (unassisted, non-wetsuited) done in current-neutral conditions (104.6 miles). Sarah came onto our radar when Yung Thug tweeted at Michael Phelps, asking the 23-time Olympic gold medalist if he thought he could swim 100 miles, to which Phelps responded Yes. Thomas, one of the only humans to have ever ACTUALLY swam 100 miles, had other thoughts. She explains what actually goes into a 100-mile swim, from fueling your body, what you think about, and how you stay awake during the multi-day endeavor.
0:00 Sarah Thomas Introduction
0:40 Can Michael Phelps Swim 100 Miles?
2:12 Collegiate Breaststroker to Open Water Swimmer
5:48 Joys of Open Water
7:56 Planning 100-Mile Swim
10:27 Fueling your body during a multi-day swim
14:40 Mentality During the Swim
16:15 Hallucinating during Long Swims
18:43 Dealing with Fatigue
22:00 Best Time of Day to Start
23:46 Dealing with Breast Cancer
27:45 Training Regimen
32:04 Managing Wear-and-tear
33:29 Tea Obsession
34:53 Best 50 Free Time
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sarahthomasswims.com/about/
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[@alenanela1743]

Her mental strength is insane. Really enjoyed this interview

[@ktrmeadow]

I remember following Sarah during the Lake C swim. Going to bed a number of nights and knowing she was still going was astonishing. I’ve shared her story to many of my Masters Swim Friends. I’ve completed one mile open water lake race and Alcatraz once. That was enough for me. Her accomplishments are truly in another world of belief. Fantastic interview. So grateful for her healing. Bravo Sarah.

[@KansaiBoxer]

I agree. It was a very enjoyable interview. She’s a wonder. I love the open water,too, but not a hundred miles worth. I never competed in the pool. Still, no walls and no clock is liberating, swimming for joy!

[@dukimanx6228]

I thought a ten mile swim was crazy! On another level:)

[@gkookies1254]

Great interview! So glad to hear about the EC 4 way.

[@gavinlew8273]

What an amazing woman. Thank you SwimSwam for this incredible interview!

[@souslesbombes]

Good questions pal. Asking her if she swims in 25 or 50m pool was a good one. This is the kind of nerdery I enjoy. Both of you keep it up!

[@marciasteele8230]

Just stated swimming open water in the caribbean sea, exhilarating a little bit scary, but I am going further a little bit each day into the deep blue. Thank you for this. All that matters. It makes me feel joyous everytime.

[@victord.monkey9081]

Man I was looking for exactly this interview. Thank you for making this! Sarah youre amazing

[@lindabuchanan8848]

I can't believe that you hadn't heard of her before a 'tweet to Michael Phelps'. She's amazing!

[@mattheww4019]

Great conversation!

[@HmFood4Thought]

What an incredible human being

[@kenclassen6616]

Wow!

[@user-xb7fr3vc1p]

Some woman for one woman ❤ from Ireland

[@A990Z990]

🤘

[@melvindias1249]

There are many men who will never make a 100 miles walk. And Gee you made a 100 miles open water swimming...!

[@kibblesnbits9146]

Understatement of the year: "it's a major test of patience." *smile*

[@projectmoon13]

I swam 2 miles a day every day March 2024. I’m mentally and physically disabled.

[@bastogne315]

Wats ur mental prob babe?

[@bastogne315]

I'm a breast stroker..

[@bastogne315]

I also like stroking fanny..