In the new issue:

• FINDING THE JOY
  Record-breaking English Channel 4-way swimmer Sarah Thomas discusses life after cancer and how she has dealt with 2020. 
   
• WORLD'S HIGHEST SWIM
  Extreme adventurer Daniel Bull on swimming in the highest lake on earth (it was so cold his shorts froze!)
   
• 2020 MIND GAMES
  Triple Olympian Keri-anne Payne looks at ways to help find sanity in ever-changing circumstances.
   
• WILD SWIMMING
  Misadventures in the Peak District – cold water dips, haunted pools and leaps of faith.
   
• PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS!
  How to use a simple sport psychology tool to improve your open water swimming.
   
• BIG HAIR, DON'T CARE
  Solving the problem of swimming with afro hair.
   
• WHAT'S IN OUR KIT BAG?
  From stocking fillers to extra-special presents – our favourite festive swim kit this month.
   
• SHOULD I SWIM WHILE PREGNANT?
  Olympic open water bronze medalist (and mum) Cassie Patten answers your questions. 

• Elaine Howley on the history of swimming heads of state.
• SwimTrek founder Simon Murie on essential winter swim viewing.
• Simon Griffiths on whether winter swimming is like chocolate.
• The eco entrepreneur bringing sustainable shopping to the swim industry.
• Wild women: we meet global adventurer Jenny Tough.