Thread to evangelise about open water swimming!

[dynevoran]

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!

[dynevoran]

Someone sent me this link today - and I figured it might be of interest to some of you:

www.redbull.com/uk/en/adventure/stories/1331725490863/10-of-britains-best-wild-swimming-spots

I just read the link about Hampstead ponds given by sleepwhenidie which makes me want to go even more. So who is up for that meet up suggested....a day in August?

[Duvetlover]

Has anyone swam OW whilst pregnant in skins throughout winter?

[GeekLove]

Anyone near Stratford-upon-Avon /Coventry area? I'm fond of Guys Cliffe near the Saxon Mill. There's also the Old Swimming Place in Stratford too.