Category: Ice Swims

Swimming Your Swim – The Ladies Behind The Picture

Here’s the story behind the picture, thanks to Sarah, Heather, Kate and especially Emily for the painting. Enjoy the read… “Swimming your Swim” Sarah, Kate and Heather, aka the Dawn Dippers, an indomitable trio whose shared passion for the open water makes everyone smile who sees them together. “I first met Kate at a Christmas bookshop event” says Sarah. “I’d… Read more →

Dates for Your Diary…

  Here’s a list of our upcoming events and what’s on between now and Christmas in addition to our normal swimming sessions, there’s a warm welcome waiting so come and join us.   5th November    Swimyourswim are hosting a special Bonfire Night Swim at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre, near Doncaster on Tuesday 5th November 2019. Registration will be open at… Read more →

Hypothermia and winter swimming recovery…

      For Gavin Pitt – This weeks winter swimming advice post forms the foundation block of our winter swimming recovery process at SwimYourSwim. It has been written by the amazing Heather Massey from Portsmouth University and has helped us provide a safe and proven recovery procedure for 90 ratified Ice Milers and hundreds of winter swimmers. We hope… Read more →

Preparing for your ice mile

  With a full schedule of potential Ice Milers already booked in this winter we have chosen to make our second weekly winter swimming post about the preparation required to get ready for an ice mile attempt.   We hope you’ll enjoy the read and if you’re booked in with us we have fun during your training and stay safe,… Read more →