[H2Open Newsletter] - If you want to swim more, swim slower

Published: Wed, 12/16/15

   
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It might seem counter-intuative, but if you want to be a better swimmer then sometimes it is good to swim slowly. In this week's training article we look at the benefits of the 'long, slow swim.' We also bring you six easy stretches to keep you supple after your swim workout.
If you follow H2Open Magazine on social media (and if you don't, why not?!), you may have wondered why we were flying the rainbow flag last week. In the newsletter this week we look at the response from the outdoor swimming community to the homophobic attack on open water swimmer Helena Martins. 
The February/March issue of H2Open Magazine is our fifth anniversary issue and we are very excited to have a Q&A session with open water swimming legend Cassie Patten. Email  editor@h2openmagazine.com with your questions for Cassie.
We also want your letters and pics for the next issue – email us your letters and winter swimming pics to be in with a chance of winning a Swimovate Poolmate2 open water swimming watch.
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming!
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, H2Open Magazine
PS. Look out for our Christmas quiz next week and a chance to win a changing robe from Booicore.
Helena Martins
SOME SWIMMERS WEAR TIES – GET OVER IT!
Open water swimmer Helena Martins was attacked for being a woman wearing a tie. Rather than be a victim of hate crime she launched an online campaign to raise money to fight homophobia.
>>TRAINING
Swim slower
IF YOU WANT TO SWIM MORE, SWIM SLOWER
Improve technique, avoid injury and improve your aerobic capacity by putting the brakes on sometimes.
Six stretches
SIX POST-SWIM STRETCHES
Got a flannel? Try these six easy stretches to keep supple and flexible.
>>NEWS
Sport England
SPORT ENGLAND FIGURES SHOW RISE IN OPEN WATER SWIMMING
New data from Sport England's Active People Survey shows a 60% rise in people swimming outdoors.
King's Cross Pond Club
NEW SAUNA FOR WINTER SWIMMERS AT KING'S CROSS POND CLUB
Now you can have a cold swim and warm up in a sauna before catching your train from King's Cross station.
 
Selkie
JOB ADVERT: AN OPPORTUNITY IN SALES AT SELKIE
Get in early; An Opportunity in Sales at Selkie – the brand new open water swimming clothing & accessory brand – developing our personalised and memorabilia ranges and managing our pop up shops at open water swimming events. You will have great interpersonal skills, be organised and ambitious and love the idea of working alongside designers, athletes and sportspeople. Tell us about your ambitions and your life so far by emailing admin@selkieswim.com and we would be happy to send you the full job description.
 
Poolmate
GOT SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT OPEN WATER SWIMMING?
We want to hear from you! Send us your letters and pics and you could win next issue’s letter-of-the-month prize: a Swimovate Poolmate 2 watch for open water and pool swimming. Email your letters to editor@h2openmagazine.com


 
>>COMPETITIONS
BestFest
WIN A WEEK FOR TWO AT BESTFEST WORTH €1500!
Win a week for two in Mallorca at the world's first and premier open water swimming festival. Enter now!



Dryrobe
WIN A DRYROBE ADVANCE WORTH £94.99!
Dryrobe is the ultimate outdoor change robe and we have one to give away to a lucky reader. Get dry, cover up and stay warm with Dryrobe. Enter now!
 
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