There is a moment that only an outdoor swimmer truly knows—the quiet pause between strokes when the rest of the world feels hurried and chaotic. It’s the moment you realise how grateful you are to be immersed in nature, surrounded by things most people never see and rarely appreciate. Growing up on the South Coast, … Continue reading Sharing the River
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How Winter & Ice Swimming Impacts My Ultra-Marathon Swims
One of the most common questions I get asked is why I continue to swim in open water throughout the winter when what I actually train for is ultra-distance and marathon swims. The simplest answer? Because I love it. 💙 There is nothing quite like slipping into freezing cold water and feeling the noise of … Continue reading How Winter & Ice Swimming Impacts My Ultra-Marathon Swims
My first 10 Weeks of Winter Swimming
I have learnt many things over my first few months of winter swimming and I am so glad that I decided to set myself the challenge of swimming skins through winter. I've learnt so much about how my body reacts to different temperatures and situations both physically and mentally. Ive also learnt just how far … Continue reading My first 10 Weeks of Winter Swimming