Love of the wild! February issue of Outdoor Swimmer out now
The February issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine is out now! Find out what's in the new issue:
Add an iconic and historic swim challenge to your CV in 2020
The British Long Distance Swimming Association (BLDSA) has been at the forefront of open water swimming since it was created in 1956. It organises a series of iconic swims in stunning locations around Britain ranging from 1km novice challenges to the epic 2-Way Windermere and length of Loch Lomond (21.6 miles) swims, and everything in between. As a membership organisation, the BLDSA
provides a welcoming and supportive community and a clear path to developing your long distance swimming skills.
Join before 31 January 2020 and we will also send you a free copy of Outdoor Swimmer magazine.
Join the Outdoor Swimmer Million Metre Challenge Facebook group
To swim a million metres in a year you need to average 83,333.3m per month or 19,230.8m per week, which is a big, but achievable target for the year.
Here are a few tips if you want to try the million metre challenge in 2020.
If you're taking on the Million Metre Challenge, or have your own 2020 swim goals, then be sure to join our Million Metre Facebook Group for some training sessions, technique advice and some
inspirational content to keep you motivated along the way!
What is more becoming than a beautiful wig made of weeds? Swim wild and freezing and tag your weedy pics with @outdoorswimmer on Instagram. #challengeofthemonth
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The Ice Swimmers: "There is no better way to start the day than an early morning sea swim. It's physical, mental, spiritual, communal - all wrapped up in a simple dip in the sea."
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Red Bull New Year, New Challenge
We take a deep dive into the core swim/adventure race that takes place in March 2020 for Red Bull’s 'New Year, New Challenge' campaign.
BEST Fest Open Water Swim Festival – 23rd to 30th May 2020 - Colonia Sant Jordi - Mallorca
Come and join us at Europe’s number one Open Water Swim Festival, taking place in the
beautifully clear Mediterranean waters off the coast of Southern Mallorca. This unique week-long festival features 8 events catering for the novice swimmer to elite athlete. Race over 1.5, 5, 7 & 10k or take on the other Challenge distances starting at just 500m. Entry fee starts from as little as €35 with minimum age of 14 years on the day and no upper limit. Free coached open water and long-course pool sessions included, plus a varied social programme. BEST Fest has something for
absolutely everyone! Entries open now!
Twitter: @BESTFWIMFEST
Facebook: @BESTFESTOW
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WIN a two-night swim break at Another Place, The Lake
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Two nights for two people, inclusive of bed, breakfast and swim coaching on both days from swim expert, Colin
Hill
A relaxed hotel on the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District. Another Place, The Lake is about the good things in life; having fun, eating well, letting go. Swimming is part of our DNA at the hotel, and luckily Ullswater has excellent water quality. There’s plenty of it too. Islands and beaches pepper seven miles of lake, satisfying even the biggest appetites for
exploration.
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