H2Open Newsletter – Six Tips for Cold Water Swimming

Published: Wed, 11/02/16

 
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Think outdoor swimming and the first thing that pops into your head probably isn't central London. But the capital offers some great outdoor swimming spots – as well as the Thames (upstream beyond Putney), there are ponds, lakes and lidos that are open all year round. At the weekend I swam at two of London's most iconic swimming venues, the Serpentine and Tooting Bec Lido, as I undertook Cyril's Challenge – a half marathon and two swims in memory of Cyril Wood, a much loved member of the Serpentine and South London swimming clubs. We didn't race and our swims were short, but outdoor swimming is about more than just sport and competition. It's about community, culture and a sense of belonging.
If you've got something you want to say about outdoor swimming, let us know and if we publish your letter in our next issue of the magazine you could win a onesie from Charlie McLeod – perfect for warming up after a bracing dip. Send your letters to editor@h2openmagazine.com.
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, H2Open Magazine
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>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Reader Photo Contest
A lone swimmer in the fog. Photo by Andrew Kenyon before the Marlow Lake Swim Challenge was abandoned because of poor visibility.
Enter our Reader Photo Contest to be in with a chance of having your photo featured in the magazine and winning outdoor swimming kit and apparel from Selkie Swim Co. 
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  Six Tips for Cold Water Swimming
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SIX TIPS FOR COLD WATER SWIMMING
Thrill to the chill this winter with our tips on how to swim safely in cold water.
>>BLOG
With a little help from my friends
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS
Pool and open water swimming are complementary in many ways, says Simon Griffiths.
>>TRAINING
Stroke maintenance
STROKE MAINTENANCE
Good front crawl technique results from constant refinement and practice, not a one-off fix, says Dan Bullock.
Rough conditions
HOW CAN I SWIM WELL IN ROUGH AND CHOPPY CONDITIONS?
Total Immersion's Terry Laughlin explains how to cope with rough water.
>>NUTRITION
Energy bars
HOME-MADE ENERGY BARS
Sick of gels and commercial energy bars? Try this recipe instead.
>>COMPETITIONS
Funkita
WIN A FUNKITA OR FUNKY TRUNKS GOODY BAG WORTH £50

To celebrate the launch of the brand new Break Out range, Funkita, Funky Trunks and Simply Swim are giving away £50's worth of swimwear to kick off your winter training regime.  

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BEST Fest
WIN A SWIMMING HOLIDAY IN MALLORCA AT BEST FEST OPEN WATER FESTIVAL 2017  
We've got a swimming holiday in Mallorca courtesy of BEST Centre to give away. 
>>ASA MASTERS CONFERENCE
ASA MASTERS
ASA MASTERS CONFERENCE, SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER
H2Open founder Simon Griffiths has a speaking slot at this year's ASA masters conference. He'll be sharing his thoughts on how to swim faster with less effort in open water. The conference takes place at ASA HQ in Loughborough on Sat 12 Nov, and it costs just £5 to register (and lunch is included!).
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