“Secondly, try swimming at different times of the day and different times of the year, as well as at different locations that have a current or tide to build up your experience and properly emulate race conditions.”.
Thwaites says: “Colder water can take a bit of getting used to, and you need to understand how your body will respond before taking on a longer swim.
Safety firstRemember, swimming laps in a heated pool is very different to swimming in a natural body of water.
Here’s what to think about Thinking of making 2025 the year you take on your first open water challenge?.
But, as a casual dipper looking to freestyle into the world of open water swim races, what do you need to think about?.
