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Ice Miles, Shark Teeth, and the Longest Battle of Her Life: At 59, Charlotte Brynn Shares Her Path to Flow and Mastery

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At 59, Charlotte Brynn has swum across some of the world’s most punishing channels — in pitch black, in near-freezing water, and even after being bitten by a shark. But her story is more than toughness.

It’s about what happens when you don’t reach your goal — not once, but five times. It’s about staying in the fight for 12 years to complete the English Channel. And it’s about discovering that real strength isn't just physical — it's the willingness to try again, and again, and again.

In this conversation, we cover:

  • What it’s like to swim a full ice mile (41°F water, no wetsuit, no room for error)
  • The shark bite during her Catalina Channel swim — and why she kept going
  • Why she failed the English Channel five times — and why the sixth attempt finally worked
  • How she learned to let go of outcome and embrace self-love
  • Coaching insights that go far beyond swimming: discomfort, confidence jars, and showing up
  • What “ageless” really means when you’ve swum through jellyfish, sewage, and self-doubt

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, identity, and choosing growth over comfort — no matter your age.

🔗 Resources + Mentions

  • Charlotte’s site: brynnswim.com
  • The Swimming Hole (Vermont): theswimmingholestowe.com
  • International Ice Swimming Association: iceswimming.com
  • Charlotte’s 28.5-mile Manhattan Island Swim: NYC Swim
  • Joan Weisberg, past guest and friend of Charlotte — hear her story in [“Out of the Box at 75” → Episode #92]

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At 59, Charlotte Brynn has swum across some of the world’s most punishing channels — in pitch black, in near-freezing water, and even after being bitten by a shark. But her story is more than toughness.

It’s about what happens when you don’t reach your goal — not once, but five times. It’s about staying in the fight for 12 years to complete the English Channel. And it’s about discovering that real strength isn't just physical — it's the willingness to try again, and again, and again.

In this conversation, we cover:

  • What it’s like to swim a full ice mile (41°F water, no wetsuit, no room for error)
  • The shark bite during her Catalina Channel swim — and why she kept going
  • Why she failed the English Channel five times — and why the sixth attempt finally worked
  • How she learned to let go of outcome and embrace self-love
  • Coaching insights that go far beyond swimming: discomfort, confidence jars, and showing up
  • What “ageless” really means when you’ve swum through jellyfish, sewage, and self-doubt

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, identity, and choosing growth over comfort — no matter your age.

🔗 Resources + Mentions

  • Charlotte’s site: brynnswim.com
  • The Swimming Hole (Vermont): theswimmingholestowe.com
  • International Ice Swimming Association: iceswimming.com
  • Charlotte’s 28.5-mile Manhattan Island Swim: NYC Swim
  • Joan Weisberg, past guest and friend of Charlotte — hear her story in [“Out of the Box at 75” → Episode #92]

---

🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it

If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathlete

📰 Subscribe to the Ageless Athlete newsletter !

1-2x a month, no spam. We share behind-the-scenes reflections, longevity tips, and athlete wisdom you won’t find anywhere else. You can sign up at https://www.agelessathlete.co/newsletter/ 📩

Support the show

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