Outdoor Swimmer | December 21
Winter has arrived! Temperatures have dipped and across the country and many swimmers are enjoying single-digit figures in the water. This month’s issue aims to inspire even the fair-weather swimmers into cold water this season. Lido Guide Emma Pusill highlights outdoor pools that are exploring extending their season this winter, Ella Foote chats to artist Katie Sollohub about her cold water portrait project and Rowan Clarke explores the ice mile. Plus, if you need a dose of grit and determination to help you get in the water, we speak to Queen of the Channel Chloë McCardel about her record-breaking 44 English Channel crossings.
If you are spending the winter back in the pool Dan Bullock shares another training session to maximise your time in the water while Tracey Baumann and Emma Levy help with forward momentum.
Lastly, if you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping check out our gift guide which includes some of our favourite swimming products!
Wishing you all a super festive season and here’s to another year of awesome swimming in 2022!
Jonathan Cowie
Editor
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Outdoor Swimmer December 21.