Summary: One October afternoon in 2009, Paul Whitaker stepped in to his bathroom for a post-run shower and minutes later came out with a big idea—an 18-day swim for charity in the Vltava, the longest river (approx. 440km) in the Czech Republic. That must have been some shower...! Actually, it kinda makes sense. Taking showers, if you haven't heard, not only does wonders for personal hygiene, but can also boost creative and cognitive thinking. (Here's a random link that offers an explanation.) In this podcast episode, Paul joins me to recount that consequential post-run rinse; his training; the planning and organizing in the months leading up to the event, which took place in July 2010; as well as tidbits from his experience swimming more than a third of the Vltava over a three-week period. We also touch on his twenty-plus years of living in the Czech Republic—what has kept him here; his take on Czechs and friendships; and what comes next after swimming the Vltava. I hope you enjoy the talk; post comments/questions on the Blackgirlinprague blog; and have productive and inspired showers! Cauky! Show Notes Vltava Asistence 2010 (Swim website) Paul's daily blog during the swim Asistence o.s (The Charity Organization) Czech media coverage
