Sea swimmers - how do I warm up?

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KindergardenCentre · 11/09/2020 10:38

I started sea swimming over the summer and want to keep it up as long as I can, but the last two sessions had me frozen afterwards. I'm out of the water an hour and despite a hot shower (and even drying my hair), I'm wearing a wool jumper, wool dress, fleece, thermal tights and I've just had a cup of tea, I'm still freezing. I've the kettle boiling again for more tea and a hot water bottle.

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TriSkiRun99 · 11/09/2020 18:04

Sounds obvious maybe but don’t stay in as long? I only do 15mins max if just in a costume and I wear swim hat. If in my wetsuit I can do 45-60mins ok. You can get gloves & booties or wetsuit vests which all help as the temp drops. Your body does acclimatise I think. I’ve been going most weeks 1-4x a week 10mins a go (in cossie) and get straight in no problem and don’t seem to feel it afterwards but I also cycle there and back which warms me.

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KindergardenCentre · 11/09/2020 11:25

Thanks, thats really helpful. I wasn't at the feeling sick stage but I was definitely light headed during the week. I had made tea to bring with me but of course left it on the kitchen table while I was hooshing the dc out the door. I'll pack a banana too next time. Hot water bottle is working wonders right now.

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GerundTheBehemoth · 11/09/2020 10:43

Here's some advice about dealing with the dreaded 'after-drop': www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/warming-up-after-drop/

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