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This is the ultimate practical guide to get you swimming outdoors, 365 days a year.bbrbrWhether you want to take your first tentative dip in your local wild swimming spot or take on a long-distance swimming challenge, you?ll find everything you need to brace outdoor swimming and enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits it offers. br brHave you ever wondered what kit you need for winter swimming or how to fall in love with the cold? This book includes dedicated information about each season, ensuring you have everything you need to make outdoor swimming something you can enjoy safely all year round.br brDiscover how to overcome your outdoor swimming fears and why becoming an outdoor swimmer can help you cope better with the ups and downs of daily life. Find out the differences between swimming in oceans, rivers and lakes, learn how to become a er swimmer and how to design your own training plans.br brFeaturing case studies from people with a wide range of backgrounds who have braced the outdoor swimming lifestyle, including people living with physical disabilities and mental health challenges, this is the book for anyone who wants to swim outdoors. brbr

Swim Wild and Free

  • Simon Griffiths

    The ultimate practical guide to get you swimming outdoors 365 days a year.
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    Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport brPublication date: 28042022 brFormat: 230 x 189 mm | 224 pages
  • About the Author

    Simon Griffithsb is the founder and publisher of iOutdoor Swimmeri magazine, which has been running since 2011. He has previously written for iTriathlete?s World iand the iTelegraphi online and frequently provides articles and training advice for event organisers and other swimming-related businesses. He was also part of the working group that created the STA's Open Water Coaching Qualification. Simon lives in Richmond, where he swims year-round in the Thames, and is a mber of Teddington Masters' Swimming Club.

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