H2Open Newsletter – Outdoor Swimming: Cheaper Than Therapy

Published: Wed, 07/27/16

 
Macmillan
 
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Summer's here, the sun's out and the water temperatures are rising – perfect for swimming outdoors. There have been some amazing marathon swims taking place around the world, but we also want to hear about your swims. Share your swim pictures and stories with us by email or on our Facebook and Instagram pages and they could feature in our Swim Snaps page in our next issue.
It is important to remember to always be safe and aware of risks when you are swimming outdoors. Simon has been speaking to Dawn Whittaker, deputy chief fire officer for East Sussex about the kind of communications the emergency services put out about open water safety.
Do you have a question for our open water experts? Let us know and your query could be answered in our Ask the Experts feature in the next issue of the magazine.
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming. 
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, H2Open Magazine
 
Macmillan
Macmillan All Out Swim​​​​​​​

Go all out for people affected by cancer and join Team Macmillan for this unique outdoor swim. Held in four outdoor pools across the UK, you can take on a 2k or 5k challenge as an individual or relay team. Whether you’re tackling the distance or you aim to smash your PB, you’ll be helping us to ensure no one faces cancer alone.

  • Brockwell Lido, London: 08 October
  • Pells Pool, Lewes: 17 September
  • Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham: 02 October
  • Letchworth Outdoor Pool, Herts: 10 September

Use promo code H2OPEN30 to receive 30% off the registration fee.
Find out more!
 
Inspiration
>>BLOG
Staying on Message
STAYING ON MESSAGE
Safety messages around open water can often seem like scaremongering. But experienced outdoor swimmers have to remember who those messages are aimed at, says Simon Griffiths.
>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Reader Photo Contest
RHAPSODY IN BLUE 
Pat Denston is the winner of this issue's H2Open/Selkie Reader Photo Contest with this beautiful image of him testing the waters in Iceland. We had so many good entries that it was difficult choosing the winner - see the runners up here. 
Enter our October/November 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
swimrun
SWIMRUN: YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE? 
Fancy a bit of running with your swimming? We give you the lowdown on swimrun. 
>>NUTRITION
Protein
UNDERSTANDING PROTEIN 
Is it time to throw away your protein shakes?
>>NEWS
New issue
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF H2OPEN OUT NOW! 
Here is a sneak preview of what's inside the latest issue of H2Open. 
Swim meter
TALKING SWIM METER TRACKS YOUR PACE AS YOU SWIM 
Kickstarter campaign to fund new talking GPS device. 
>>FILM REVIEW
Chad Le Clos
UNBELIEVABLE: THE CHAD LE CLOS STORY
Will worries over his parents’ health destroy Chad Le Clos's Olympic hopes or inspire another gold winning performance?
Hoodies
>>COMPETITIONS
Kozii
WIN KOZII SWIMMING COSTUMES AND TRUNKS! 
We've got ten pairs of swimming costumes and trunks from Australian swimwear brand Kozii to give away.
Great Swim
WIN ENTRY FOR YOU AND A FRIEND AT THE GREAT SCOTTISH SWIM – AND TWO GREAT SWIM HOODIES! 
Fancy swimming in one of the most beautiful and iconic lochs in the world? We have two 5k places at the Great Scottish Swim and two Great Swim hoodies up for grabs.
 
AUGUST SEPTEMBER ISSUE
 
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