One Mile Training Plan, FINA Wetsuit Ruling and the Loch Ness Monster

Published: Wed, 08/02/17

 
 
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The August issue of Outdoor Swimmer is out now! In our new issue we test wild swimming wetsuits, meet ultra marathon swimmer Jaimie Monahan (whose latest feat was swimming 57 miles twice around Manhattan Island at the weekend!), show you how to have a glow-in-the-dark swim, give you tips to boost your self-confidence as an athlete and Total Immersion's Terry Laughlin writes movingly about living – and swimming – with cancer. Plus, nutrition, training, swimrun wetsuits, event reviews, club news and wild swimming spots. You can buy your copy in selected WH Smiths or order directly from us. 

At the weekend it was the Swim England National Open Water Festival at Rother Valley Country Park with 1.5k, 3k, 5k and team races. As the water temperature was 18 degrees FINA's new wetsuit ruling was implemented for the first time at the event. In Behind the Headlines we look at the research behind the controversial ruling, which states that wetsuits are mandatory below 18 degrees and optional below 20 degrees. 

Enjoy this week's newsletter and happy swimming.

Jonathan Cowie
Editor, Outdoor Swimmer 

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Carmel Collins on her successful crossing of the North Channel. She was joined in the water for 15-20 minutes by an inquisitive minke whale. Photo by Ian Conroy. 

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>>VIEW FROM THE WATER
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WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR OUTDOOR SWIMMING COMMUNITY?
Outdoor swimming communities are awesome, says Simon Griffiths, and also have the power to bring about real change.
>>BEHIND THE HEADLINES
FINA wetsuit ruling
KEEPING COOL IN WARM WATER – FAT AND FICTION
A look at the research study behind FINA’s controversial ruling on wetsuit use in elite swimming events.
>>TRAINING
I mile training plan
COUCH TO ONE MILE TRAINING PLAN
If you’re doing your first mile this year, follow this training plan devised for you by Fiona Ford.
>>COACH CASSIE
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"HOW CAN I STOP CRAMP GETTING IN THE WAY OF MY SWIMMING?"

Our resident Olympian Cassie Patten answers your swimming questions. If you have a question for Cassie email editor@outdoorswimmer.com

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>>READERS' SWIMS
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TAKING ON THE LOCH NESS MONSTER

This week Team Nessie is swimming the 22-mile length of Loch Ness in 14-15 degree water and no wetsuits.

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