Book Review – Option B
We started a YouCan book group during the lockdown. Mainly as a way to connect and learn through reading. In May we read Option B by Sheryl Sandberg
How to wear a wetsuit
A swimming wetsuit is a special item. They can be hard to get on and uncomfortable and hard to swim in. Hear are a few simple tips for how to put on a swimming wetsuit.
Open Water Swimming Wetsuits
It’s the end of May and the open water swim season is pretty much in full swing! With co-vid restrictions swimming pools are still closed so a lot of people are getting back in to open water or even trying it for the first time and maybe need a wetsuit. Here are some tips on buying a wetsuit.
Open Water Swim – Training Set
Here’s a sample open water swim training set with a bit of technique and bit of work. We did a 60min session about 2600 but the set can be adjusted by making your laps as long or as short as you like. This session is based on a lap approximately 400m long.
Open Water Swimming at Dosthill Quarry
Dosthill Quarry is a hidden little lake not far from Kingsbury. It’s next door to a church and in the middle of a housing estate so it’s hard to believe there’s something beautiful hidden behind the tree’s.
Freedom Swim!!
I’ve been for my first few swims! After 8 weeks of no swimming. I wasn’t sure how I would feel so I’ve just used it as an opportunity to get back in the water and enjoy it!