In these magazine issues you'll have access to inspiring articles such as:
Against the current
After losing both his legs and right arm after stepping on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2008, doctors told former Royal Marine, Mark Ormrod MBE that prosthetics weren't an option and that he would be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Read about Mark's story and how he proved the doctors wrong in the Mind Matter's issue.
Ice, ice baby
On a warm Sunday last month, Icebreakers, a swim and support group for men based in Bath, hosted a workshop on cold water immersion, breathwork and mindset, run by level 2 Wim Hof instructors. Would you brave the ice? Read the about their icy experience in the Mind Matter's issue.
Here are some of the other stories and features you can find in these issues and that are a must read for all lovers of outdoor swimming:
- James Pittar, the first blind swimmer to complete the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming
- Linford Christie on his new interest in outdoor swimming and what is behind his success
- And the nine-year-old who says “I felt swimming indoors was getting boring so I decided to give outdoor swimming a try and I love it!”
- The truth behind eco-friendly sunscreen
- Post-swim stretches
- The revolution in women’s swimwear
- How to best use your legs when swimming freestyle
- Where to swim outdoors in London
- The frontline workers finding solace in outdoor swimming
- France’s hidden wild swim spots
- Why does the ocean hold such an allure? Why does it feel so good to swim in the sea? Should we fear the depths or monsters within?
- Turning the Tide: Accessing the outdoors if you are disabled can be challenging. How can we turn the tide and make outdoor swimming more accessible for all?
- Smash your mile PB with a training plan from triple Olympian Keri-anne Payne.
- Adventure swimming: How to get started in swim camping.
