H2Open Newsletter – To Neoprene Or Not To Neoprene?

Published: Wed, 10/26/16

Last weekend I was in Bilbao to take part in a half-marathon, but of course I also packed my trunks and goggles just in case I got the chance to go swimming. Like most outdoor swimmers, I always pack my swimming kit wherever I go – which was just as well, as Bilbao has some lovely beaches just a short trip away from the city. A quick dip in the sea was really refreshing and soothed my post-run aching legs. Outdoor swimming isn't all about big challenges: an unexpected trip to the beach with friends, exploring your local river or an illicit skinny dip are all part of what makes outdoor swimming such a fun and varied activity. In this week's blog, Simon explores the myriad of choices outdoor swimming gives us.

We've got loads of great prizes to give away this week – win a holiday in Mallorca at BEST Fest, swimming kit from Funkita and Funky Trunks, an Ameo Powerbreather snorkel and a dryrobe changing robe. Good luck!

Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,

Jonathan Cowie

Editor, H2Open Magazine

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Lindy Woodrow enters the water at the start of the 10km Kielder Water Swim. At 62 years old she was the oldest swimmer at the event. Photo by Sid Astbury.

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>>BLOG

TREAT THE OPTIONS IN OPEN WATER SWIMMING AS A MENU, NOT A 'TO DO' LIST

Whether you love wild swimming, fancy crossing the English Channel or thrill to open water racing (or, indeed, all three), outdoor swimming offers a myriad of choices.

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>>WIN!

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.

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>>INSPIRATION

TO NEOPRENE OR NOT TO NEOPRENE?

Suits or skins, swimming is all that matters, says Olympic medallist Cassie Patten.

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>>TRAINING

MINDFUL PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

Can mindfulness make you a better swimmer? By Total Immersion's head coach and founder, Terry Laughlin.

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ASK THE EXPERTS

Why am I so much faster swimming with a pull buoy?

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5 WAYS TO TRAIN SMART

Keep motivated through the winter by training SMART.

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>>NUTRITION

YOUR PRE-SWIM BREAKFAST SORTED

Try this recipe for Snickers porridge. Unfortunately it doesn't actually contain Snickers...

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>>COMPETITIONS

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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WIN A DRYROBE WORTH £119

We've got a long-sleeve dryrobe to give away in our easy to enter competition.

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WIN AN AMEO POWERBREATHER WAVE WORTH £100

Improve your technique and fitness with an Ameo Powerbreather training snorkel.

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