Thanks to a massive team of volunteers today, and subject to ratification, we saw 4 new ice miles being completed at Hatfield this morning in 4.1ºC water. The successful Ice Milers were Erin Hope, Catherine Pendleton, and to our knowledge the first mother and daughter duo Heidi and Vicki Brice. Also on the long course today was… Read more →
Ice Mile Qualifiers… got underway today with nine swimmers completing their 7ºC, 1600m swim in glorious icy sunshine. Carol Lord, Izzy Fisher, Graeme Flitcroft, Paul Nicholson, Charlotte Tudberry – Maider, Jacqui Hargrave, Janice Taylor, Alice Goodridge all completed their qualifying swims this morning and are now ready to train towards their ultimate ice mile goal. The wonderful Catherine Atkinson… Read more →
As part of our progression into winter swimming we have introduced a “Nice Mile” into our training plan. The Nice Mile is a one mile swim under 10ºc wearing one swim cap, one pair of goggles and a standard swimming costume [no wetsuits]. This Saturday saw the water at… Read more →
Dr Duncan Marlow has very kindly agreed to hold a series of appointments for us to get people through their ice mile and event medicals. These appointments are open to all winter swimmers so please share. The appointments will be held at – Phoenix Health Solutions Ltd. The White Rose Surgery Exchange Street South Elmsall Pontefract, WF9 2RD… Read more →
The Winter Swim Club a 6 session course designed to safely introduce and acclimatise you to open water swimming at low (winter) temperatures (varying from approximately 12ºC down to 5ºC). If you have NEVER swum in winter-temperature open water WE RECOMMEND completing the WINTER SWIM CLUB course before swimming in water under 12ºC, but the course is NOT COMPULSORY at our venues. We… Read more →
SwimYourSwim have a busy 3 months ahead and we would love for you to join us. If you see an event that catches your eye just click on the link below which will take you to the registration page for more information and to sign up, here’s whats on…. CLUMBER PARK NIGHT SWIM – 30th September Click Here BOOKING… Read more →
SYS are holding a number of ICE MILE SWIM attempts across the winter of 2017/18. Each Saturday swim day we have space for two swimmers to attempt their ICE MILE – a one mile swim (1600m) in water under 5ºC, wearing only one swim costume (shorts for the blokes!), one swim cap and a pair of goggles*. To be eligible for… Read more →
Swimyourswim are well into the winter season and have so far assisted a number of swimmers through their Ice Mile attempts. We have created a new blog-site with information about planning and training for Ice Swimming – and have some fantastic interviews with our Ice Mile swimmers which will both inspire and support you… Please take a look and let… Read more →
Over the past couple of years we have had the privilege of coaching and supporting a large number of swimmers in cold water winter and ice swimming. Last year, 2016, we hosted the inaugural Ice Milers Dinner to celebrate the amazing achievements of those who had successfully swam their Ice Mile – this year, we want to celebrate not just… Read more →
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