Thread to evangelise about open water swimming!

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dynevoran · 14/07/2015 07:27

Where has this been all my life? The feeling is amazing. I started at the start of June and can't believe I've swum all my life and never tried it til this year.

I did a 1.5km event/race on Sunday and came 26th out of 71 people. I'm just over the moon at 32 years old to finally find the exercise that clicks and I really love and am naturally good at. I persevere with running but I'm not a natural. I enjoy weights but the buzz isn't the same.

So if you like to swim....make the most of this amazing weather and start open water swimming before the proper season ends! You might be like me and have finally found your calling - fitness wise!

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TriJo · 14/07/2015 10:34

I absolutely love it too! There is something just so pleasant about an outdoor swim on a nice day - good for the mind, the body and the soul.

I tend to use the Ladies Pond at Hampstead Heath (lifeguarded year-round) and the West Reservoir Centre at Stoke Newington (organised sessions) mostly - and am quite aware at this stage of how my body feels in cool water. I worry more about my safety when cycling tbh.

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dynevoran · 14/07/2015 07:36

Of course. But there are sessions run throughout the summer which have safety teams in the water with you. The risk is really minimal when you swim at such an event. At the lake I swim at they do 3 sessions a week and there are people on the shore and in kayaks in the water watching.

I think this is why lots of people never try it as they think it is much more dangerous than it is. Take proper precautions and like most things the risks are minimal!

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Whichseason · 14/07/2015 07:29

It can be very danger. Every year several people die doing this. Take care.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-33405692

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