Nevis to St Kitts Swim + Why I Finally Decided to Take Statins
About this episode
In this episode, Simon and Beth discuss their Nevis to St Kitts swim experience and Simon's decision to start taking statins.
In this episode, Beth and I reflect on our recent Nevis to St Kitts swim, a brilliant open water adventure that reminded us what it really means to be Battle Ready. We talk about the event itself, the experience of swimming across open water in a stunning setting, and what we learned from it. Then we shift gears into a more personal topic. I share why, after years of resisting it, I’ve decided to start taking statins. It’s not medical advice, but an honest conversation about health, ageing, and the difference between being fit and being truly healthy for the long term. Key Points The Nevis to St Kitts swim experienceA 2.5-mile open water swim in warm Caribbean waters, inclusive, well organised, and accessible to a wide range of swimmers. Adventure vs preparationYou don’t need perfect preparation to take on meaningful challenges, but the experience highlighted where more specific endurance work would help. Battle Ready in actionBeing consistently fit allowed us to step into an event like this with confidence and enjoy the experience. Fit doesn’t equal healthyYou can look strong, perform well, and still have underlying health risks that aren’t visible on the surface. Why I changed…
People in this episode
Host: Simon Ward
Guest: Beth
Topics covered
- open water swimming
- health
- statins
- fitness
- longevity
Keywords
- Nevis to St Kitts swim
- open water adventure
- health
- statins
- fitness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: statins
Places: Nevis, St Kitts
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