Corrina Connor and the Courage to Keep Going

2025-05-02

In this episode of Swimming the Strait, I talk with Corrina Connor, marathon swimmer, librarian, and cellist, about her first attempt to swim the Cook Strait. This is the first of a two-part conversation where we explore what it means to show up for something big, face the unexpected, and keep moving forward. Corrina shares what drew her to long-distance swimming, what it felt like to take on such a massive challenge, and the mindset it takes to keep going, even when things don’t go to plan. It’s a powerful rem...

In this episode of Swimming the Strait, I talk with Corrina Connor, marathon swimmer, librarian, and cellist, about her first attempt to swim the Cook Strait. This is the first of a two-part conversation where we explore what it means to show up for something big, face the unexpected, and keep moving forward.

Corrina shares what drew her to long-distance swimming, what it felt like to take on such a massive challenge, and the mindset it takes to keep going, even when things don’t go to plan. It’s a powerful reminder that courage isn’t just about crossing the finish line, it’s about how we meet ourselves in the middle of the unknown.

You can read more about Corrina's adventures here:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018907048/the-librarian-who-conquered-foveaux-strait-without-a-wetsuit

https://newsroom.co.nz/2023/06/28/corrina-connor-finds-her-stride-in-historic-foveaux-strait-swim/

https://gogglesatdawn.blogspot.com/

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