Maureen McCoy's guest appearances

Maureen McCoy

ASU College of Health Solutions

Marathon Swim Stories

John Scott

Guy Davis

Sarah Thomas

Lynne Cox

Phil White

John Kenny

Brenton Ford

Mark Sheridan

Diego Lopez

Katie Blair

Zach Cordell

Glenn Gaesser

Jessica Hepburn

Colleen Blair

Lori King

OwlTail

Marathon Swim Stories has been a gift to me in so many ways, and how about this one, meeting a kindred spirit halfway around the world in Northern Ireland! Michelle Macy recommended that I find out Maureen McCoy's story, and I'm so glad that we connected. Maureen literally wrote the book on wild swimming in Ireland - https://wildswim.wordpress.com/! And her love of swimming shines through in our conversation. She even recommends a few of her favorite swim spots in case you're planning a post pandemic trip to Ireland! Enjoy!In her own words: Author, Wild Swimmer, Marathon Swimmer, Swim TutorHaving swum in the sea, loughs and rock pools with her family since she was a small child, in 2009, just after her fortieth birthday, she fulfilled her childhood ambition to swim the English Channel. Maureen, amongst other swims, was Irish Ladies 17km Champion in 2006, she was in the first relay team to complete the full length of the two lough Ernes, Co Fermanagh, completed her English Channel solo in 2009 and the Pennock Island Challenge swim in Alaska in 2013. She also completed the Ice mile in 2015 and has since been exploring Ireland for hidden swim spots and writing.Maureen trained as a lifeguard and swimming teacher and has been teaching and coaching swimming for 30+ years, including developing the Couch to 5km Swim Program with Waterways Ireland and FLOW Swimming Northern Ireland Open Water Coaching.Maureen joined a local writing group in 2010 and began to write poetry and articles on swims, several of which were published in The Swimming Times, local and national papers. She published her first book, Wild Swimming in Ireland 2016 (Collins Press ISBN 978-1-84889-280-4) with photographer Paul McCambridge In her role as a Swim Ireland Tutor she now helps to train the next generation of swim teachers.Maureen enjoys outdoor swimming throughout the year and she always keeps a swimsuit in her car – just in case.Website: https://wildswim.wordpress.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flowswimming.ni/ https://www.facebook.com/maureen.mccoy.568If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.comStay in touch by joining our email list at http://intrepidwater.comJoin a supportive group of limit pushers at The Marathon Swimming CollectiveMusic credit:Epic Inspiration  by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.Support the show

Marathon Swim Stories has been a gift to me in so many ways, and how about this one, meeting a kindred spirit halfway around the world in Northern Ireland! Michelle Macy recommended that I find out Maureen McCoy's story, and I'm so glad that we connected. Maureen literally wrote the book on wild swimming in Ireland - <a href="https://wildswim.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wildswim.wordpress.com/</a>! And her love of swimming shines through in our conversation. She even recommends a few of her favorite swim spots in case you're planning a post pandemic trip to Ireland! Enjoy! In her own words: Author, Wild Swimmer, Marathon Swimmer, Swim Tutor Having swum in the sea, loughs and rock pools with her family since she was a small child, in 2009, just after her fortieth birthday, she fulfilled her childhood ambition to swim the English Channel.  Maureen, amongst other swims, was Irish Ladies 17km Champion in 2006, she was in the first relay team to complete the full length of the two lough Ernes, Co Fermanagh, completed her English Channel solo in 2009 and the Pennock Island Challenge swim in Alaska in 2013. She also completed the Ice mile in 2015 and has since been exploring Ireland for hidden swim spots and writing. Maureen trained as a lifeguard and swimming teacher and has been teaching and coaching swimming for 30+ years, including developing the Couch to 5km Swim Program with Waterways Ireland and FLOW Swimming Northern Ireland Open Water Coaching. Maureen joined a local writing group in 2010 and began to write poetry and articles on swims, several of which were published in The Swimming Times, local and national papers.  She published her first book, Wild Swimming in Ireland 2016 (Collins Press ISBN 978-1-84889-280-4) with photographer Paul McCambridge  In her role as a Swim Ireland Tutor she now helps to train the next generation of swim teachers. Maureen enjoys outdoor swimming throughout the year and she always keeps a swimsuit in her car – just in case.Website: <a href="https://wildswim.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wildswim.wordpress.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Flowswimming.ni/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Flowswimming.ni/ </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/maureen.mccoy.568" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/maureen.mccoy.568</a> If you'd like to be a guest on Marathon Swim Stories, <a href="mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com">mailto:shannon@intrepidwater.com</a>Stay in touch by joining our email list at <a href="http://intrepidwater.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://intrepidwater.com</a> Join a supportive group of limit pushers at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/marathonswimmingcollective" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Marathon Swimming Collective</a> Music credit:Epic Inspiration  by Rafael Krux Link: <a href="https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration</a>- License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1083881/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Maureen McCoy's Marathon Swim Story

(Originally aired on 91.5 KJZZ-FM, September 18, 2019) Proposed changes to SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could affect up to 40,000 Arizonans, many of the working families. KJZZ reporter Bret Jaspers profiled one such family and spoke to lecturer Maureen McCoy to get an explanation on who qualifies for these benefits.

(Originally aired on 91.5 KJZZ-FM, September 18, 2019) Proposed changes to SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could affect up to 40,000 Arizonans, many of the working families. KJZZ reporter Bret Jaspers profiled one such family and spoke to lecturer Maureen McCoy to get an explanation on who qualifies for these benefits.

Maureen McCoy: Food Stamps and Arizona Working Families