‘Whenever I get in a river to swim, the benefits are instant. When my head dips under the water, I’m invigorated. My skin tingles from the tips of my fingers to the tips of my toes. I feel alive, like a new person. Whatever troubles you have, they are momentarily gone. You focus on your breathing and nothing else, it’s all about enjoying the swim.
‘My love of open water swimming started in 2018 when I swam 120 miles of the River Thames as a mermaid.