[H2Open Newsletter] - Swim faster by reducing drag and integrating your body

Published: Wed, 02/10/16

   
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It is testament to the growing popularity of winter swimming that more than 1000 people signed up for the Big Chillswim at Windermere at the weekend. While I wasn't brave enough to compete in the 1000m event, I did swim in the 240m (and was very chuffed to receive a silver medal in my age group!). Meanwhile, Simon was keeping warm and training for a 31-mile pool swimming challenge. 
This week's training article from Total Immersion head coach Terry Laughlin is about how to get all parts of your body to work in harmony – and help you swim faster. Plus, we take a look at what goes into your sports drink, and why.
2016 marks five years of H2Open – and we are throwing a party to celebrate! See below for details on how you can get your hands on the most sought after tickets in town.
If you subscribe to H2Open Magazine but haven't yet received your copy of the February/March issue, don't despair. We had a bit of a delivery glitch but new copies are now on their way to you. 
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming!
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, H2Open Magazine
Race the GB Talent Squad at BEST Fest 2016
Best Fest
There aren't many places or occasions when you can take part in eight swimming events over seven days - and have a chance to test yourself against some of the faster open water swimmers in the world. In fact, we can only think of one: the BEST Fest Open Water Swim Festival in Mallorca.
This year's week long celebration of open water swimming takes place from 28 May to 4 June. It's the perfect starting point for the open water season, with water temperatures typically in the high teens. The dates coincide with half term for a lot of UK schools, and Colonia St Jordi is a lovely family holiday destination, for swimmers and non-swimmers alike.
BEST Fest takes place in and around the stunningly clear waters off Colonia St Jordi, surrounded by world famous beaches and located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and tranquillity. The eight swimming events range in distance from 500m to 10km. While some events are competitive and offer age-group prizes, others are deliberately more leisurely and swimmers are encouraged to swim in groups and enjoy the experience.

Find out more and sign up
>>TRAINING
Integrated body
THE INTEGRATED BODY
Total Immersion head coach Terry Laughlin shows you how to get all parts of your body working in harmony.
Sports drink
THE ANATOMY OF A SPORTS DRINK
We look into what goes into your sports drink, and why.
>>NEWS
Chill swim
RECORD NUMBERS TAKE PART IN BIG CHILLSWIM
Thrills and chills at the fourth Big Chillswim in Windermere.
Ice Mile
CHALLENGING CONDITIONS AT EASTERN BAY INVITATION ICE MILE
Bitter winds and vicious sleet batter swimmers at Lough Dan, County Wicklow, Ireland.
FINA
MEYER AND BRUNI TAKE GOLD IN ARGENTINA
Wins for Alex Meyer and Rachele Bruni in the first leg of the FINA/HOSA 2016 Marathon Swimming World Cup.
Swim Serpentine
RACE AT BOTH THE LONDON OLYMPIC SWIMMING VENUES IN 2016 
Swim a mile in the Serpentine or sign up for the European Masters Swimming Championships in the Aquatic Centre. Or do both!
>>PARTY TIME!
Birthday party
HELP US CELEBRATE FIVE YEARS OF H2OPEN MAGAZINE
We've got 100 tickets to our birthday party up for grabs. Food, drink and fun relays – see link below on how you can get yourself a ticket and check our Twitter and Instagram feeds today.

Subscribe!
>>COMPETITIONS
Sea Swim Cornwall
WIN A WEEKEND HOLIDAY FOR TWO FROM SEA SWIM CORNWALL
We have a fabulous guided open water swimming holiday in Cornwall up for grabs.


 
Great North Swim
WIN A PLACE IN THE GREAT NORTH SWIM AND AN AQUA SPHERE XP2 SWIM MASK
We have three places in the 1-mile swim at the Great North Swim in Windermere up for grabs, plus Aqua Sphere will also provide you with an XP2 swim mask.






 
Man vs Ocean
WIN A COPY OF MAN VS OCEAN BY ADAM WALKER
We have a signed copy of Adam Walker's new book about his journey to complete the Oceans Seven to give away.


 
 
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 Sport Cloak from Charlie McLeod. Email your letters to editor@h2openmagazine.com


 
Open Water Swimming Show
H2Open
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