Just as Angela Lansbury intoning the words “Tonight on Murder, She Wrote” heralds an evening of quality entertainment for me, hopefully “In this issue of Outdoor Swimmer” generates the same frisson of anticipation for you. In this issue we explore cold water swimming and ageing in ‘he Tonic of Longevity’; Lindsey Cole, the Urban Mermaid, tells the story behind her swim of the length of the Thames collecting litter; we have psychological tips to help you deal with cold water; Elaine Howley celebrates pioneering Victorian swimming heroine Agnes Beckwith; and coach James Ewart explains how to swim faster by swimming slowly: it’s all in the maths!
Plus, event reviews from Norfolk to Bermuda, warming winter recipes, swimming from Corsica to Sardinia and comprehensive UK and international event listings to help you plan your summer swims. Enjoy the magazine.