As outdoor swimmers, one of the most common questions we are asked is: “how do you cope with the cold?” There is no doubt that swimming in cold water can be psychologically challenging. In this article, first published in our February 2019 issue, sports
psychologist Helen Davis explains how to mentally prepare yourself to cope better with cool water.
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