For most people the beginning of December marks the annual countdown towards Christmas and the new year, Advent chocolate is scoffed and panic buying begins. But for Contributing Editor, Ella Foote, December
is the start of her annual challenge to dip daily outdoors - Dip a Day December.
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We chat open water swimming training tips and advice with Olympic silver medallist in
the 10k open water Keri-anne Payne
Sam Penny unsuccessful in first winter crossing attempt of English Channel
46-year-old extreme swimmer, Sam Penny, was forced to abandon his Channel crossing attempt this morning as he bid to become the first
person to swim the English Channel in winter.
Ice swimming: your questions answered
As the popularity of open water swimming continues to grow, so do the number ‘pushing the boundaries’ at the
extremes of distance and temperature. E Jane Turner, Mike Tipton, Mark Harper, Kate Steels, Ruth Williamson and Heather Massey give their expert swimmer and scientist perspectives on cold water swimming.
It's December! Which means it's officially OK to play Xmas songs, eat advent chocolate and partake in all your usual Christmas
traditions. But have you considered including a festive dip in this year's celebrations?
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