Ruth Osbourn is an accomplished freediver and national record holder renowned for her deep affinity with the ocean and expertise in underwater sports. Having been introduced to the water at a very young age, she honed her skills in competitive swimming and later, in various water-related activities such as kayaking, water polo, and scuba diving. Ruth's passion for freediving ignited in 2015, and since then, she has not only pursued it with dedication and enthusiasm but also has started educating others as a freediving instructor. She has successfully transitioned from training to competing, setting records for diving depths and continues to push the boundaries of the sport.Episode Summary:In this thrilling episode, listeners are plunged into the inspiring deep-sea world of Ruth Osbourn, a freediving record holder with a profound connection to the ocean. Ruth captivates with her journey from a swimming enthusiast to a master of freediving, recounting her foray into the sport's serene yet demanding nature.Ruth Osbourn's narrative weaves through the early embrace of aquatic life, overcoming the challenges of equalization in freediving, and her eventual leap into competitions where she sets impressive records. Her commitment to the sport is apparent as she describes the intensive training and the mesmerizing experiences encountered underwater, from swimming with manta rays in the Blue Hole to delighting in the curious company of dolphins off of Ibiza. Ruth's holistic approach to freediving integrates attention to the body and mind, and she shares valuable insights into handling emotions like fear during her dives.Key Takeaways:Ruth Osbourn has had a lifelong connection with water, which eventually led her to excel in freediving and set national records.She stresses the importance of proper training and safety in freediving, always diving with a buddy and never alone.Ruth's disciplined dedication and "grit" are key to overcoming challenges in freediving, particularly mastering equalization techniques.The calm and focus required in freediving translate into a deeply peaceful experience, underlined by Ruth's encounters with marine life during her dives.Responsible and ethical diving practices, including when to cease a dive for safety versus achieving a deeper depth, are central to Ruth's philosophy.Notable Quotes:"The connection that, the connection I think any sport that's outside gives you with nature, I think is essential.""The magic is in the doing. It's in the trying.""Even if I didn't do my duck dive, maybe I didn't start the dive as well as I could, then I'm gonna mess the dive up. I have to be completely present.""It's the magic is in the doing. It's in the trying."Resources:Ruth Osbourne - Instagram @ruthosbournfreediverSpecial Thanks to our Sponsors XTRATUF boots! Grab 25% off site wide using the code 24SHEWHODARESWINS25 www.xtratuf.co.ukPlease support the show at www.patreon.com/shewhodareswinsShop merch www.shewhodareswins.com Pod10 for 10% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.