JENNY URWIN: WARMCOR
Tell us a bit about your swim background.
In the past, swimming was not my forte.
I could do the essentials, and that was enough. In any sport, I’ve never been fast, so it was a bit of a curve ball when I signed up for my first (and only) sprint triathlon in 2016. I was looking for a challenge and what I got in return was a new hobby, friends, mindset and better health. All thanks to open water swimming.
I’m based in the Lake District and my favourite swimspot is currently Crummock Water, but equally, all of the waters have their own special qualities. I prefer to swim in groups as a safety measure and for the camaraderie that comes from the shared experience. I swim outdoors all year round wherever and whenever I can, although in the winter I keep up my icy dips with a cold water tub in my back garden.