H2Open Newsletter – You Get What You Train For (Mostly)

Published: Wed, 06/22/16

 
ASA National Open Water Festival
 
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British open water marathon swimmers Keri-anne Payne and Jack Burnell had their Rio places confirmed last week, but on the other side of the world it was a different story. Despite qualifying for the Olympics, Kane Radford and Charlotte Webby have been denied their Rio spots by Swimming New Zealand selectors. See below for the full story. 
Simon also suffered a crushing disappointment at the weekend, when he had to bow out of the gruelling BLDSA Champion of Champions because of cramp and a lack of open water training. In his blog this week he explains how doing sprints in a heated pool probably wasn't the best training for one of the UK's toughest open water events.
Elsewhere in the newsletter we share some inspiring stories of just a few of your amazing swims from around the world.
Do you have a burning question for our open water experts? Let us know and your query could be answered in our Ask the Experts feature in the magazine.
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming. 
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, H2Open Magazine
 
ASA National Open Water Festival
Challenge yourself this summer at the ASA Open Water Festival

Based at the picturesque Rother Valley Country Park in Sheffield, the ASA National Open Water Festival run over the 23rd and 24th July is set to be an impressive event.  Whether you are new to open water swimming, experienced, or a masters swimmer, this action packed event has something for everyone.

With 170 acres of open water within the park, swimming in the lake is truly amazing and provides a great place for you to take on the 1500m challenge.  Staff will be on hand to offer you support, whilst spectators, including any of your family and friends can cheer you on.
Once you have conquered the challenge, you will be gifted with your well-deserved finisher’s medal and left to relax and soak up the festival atmosphere on shore with stands, music and food.
With only 200 places available, head to our Entry Page now and sign up to a truly unforgettable swimming experience!
Closing date: 12.00 Noon 1st July
Enter now!
 
>>BLOG
You get what you train for
YOU GET WHAT YOU TRAIN FOR (MOSTLY)
Why training for nine miles without a wetsuit in the sea by doing sprints in a heated pool is probably not a good idea.
>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Reader Photo Contest
WINTER SOLSTICE SWIM 
As we were celebrating the start of summer in the UK, Gwyneth Day was enjoying a Winter Solstice swim in Australia.
Enter our August/September 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. 
>>INSPIRATION
Scilly Islands
WHY SWIMMING 28 MILES IS GOOD FOR YOUR WORK/LIFE/SWIM BALANCE 
Vicky Miller to swim from the Scilly Isles to the UK mainland.
River Severn
"MY BODY WAS MOVING LIKE A WOUNDED PENGUIN"
Ross O'Sullivan has just swum the length of the UK's longest river – 360km down the River Severn.
Five-star son
FIVE SWIMS IN FIVE COUNTRIES FOR A FIVE-STAR SON
After the sudden death of her son, Ellery McGowan is raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young by swimming five swims in five countries – culminating in a 30km swim in Greece.
>>TRAINING
Build core strength
HOW TO BUILD CORE STRENGTH
Improve your core strength for a more powerful kick and efficient stroke.
Aspire
>>NEWS
Radford and Webby
RADFORD AND WEBBY DENIED RIO PLACES  
New Zealand open water swimmers Kane Radford and Charlotte Webby have been denied Rio places, despite qualifying in the FINA Olympic qualifier in Setúbal. 
FINA Hungary
GOLD FOR RUFFINI AND BRUNI IN HUNGARY  
Double win for Italy in the third leg of the FINA World Cup. 
>>COMPETITION
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WIN A VIES BRAVES NON-STOP SWIMMING TOUR! 
We're giving you the chance to win a tour package for two from Vies Braves, including registration for one of the company's non-stop swimming events on Spain's Costa Brava.
Huub
WIN A HUUB AERIOUS 2 WETSUIT WORTH £399.99! 
We've got an Aerious 2 wetsuit from Huub up for grabs in our easy to enter competition.
 
Hoodies
Open Water Swimming Show
Inspir
 
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