These links are not so pretty, but I wanted to include the full link so you know what you are clicking on!
Tips and Getting Started
- https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/water-activities/open-water-swimming-guide/
- https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-training/swim/open-water-swimming-beginners-guide
- https://nymag.com/strategist/article/everything-you-need-for-open-water-swimming.html
- https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a37066210/open-water-swimming-tips/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/22/at-home/water-sports.html
- https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/cross-training/a33215053/open-water-swimming/
Why We Do It
- Seattle https://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/how-to-get-into-open-water-swimming-in-the-greater-seattle-area/
- Mindfulness https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/water-activities/cold-water-swimming-mindfulness/
- How It Helps https://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/life/14062021-wild-swimming-why-are-we-craving-cold-water/
- Healing https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/wellbeing/bathers-reveal-the-healing-powers-of-cold-water-swimming/
- Mental Health https://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/lowestoft-swim-mental-health-8399868
- Why Women Love It https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/cold-water-swimming/498135
- For Bravery https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a34831900/cold-water-swimming/
- To Mend a Broken Heart https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/may/14/cold-comfort-how-cold-water-swimming-cured-my-broken-heart-podcast
- Optimism https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-10/open-water-swimmers-in-icy-water-for-optimism-immune-boost/100276872
- https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210603-why-wild-swimming-is-britains-new-craze
- https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/11/you-feel-like-a-child-again-would-exercising-at-5am-make-you-a-happier-person
Benefits, Science
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211011110818.htm
- https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2021/10/14/cold-water-therapy/
- https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/27/heather-massey-open-water-swimming-tips-dangers-hypothermia
- Sense of Calm https://www.kqed.org/news/11864259/open-water-swimmer-amy-gubser-on-staying-calm-in-tough-times
- https://www.bbc.com/news/health-54531075
- https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210309-why-some-people-can-deal-with-the-cold
- https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/cold-water-swimming-read-this-before-taking-the-plunge-0jf0r0jwt
- https://www.businessinsider.com/how-cold-water-swimming-helped-with-anxiety-induced-chest-pains-2021-9
- https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24933250-600-cold-water-swimming-what-are-the-real-risks-and-health-benefits/
- https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/is-cold-water-swimming-good-for-me
- Immunity https://www.standard.co.uk/escapist/wellness/how-to-improve-immunity-worst-cold-ever-winter-flu-season-vitamins-diet-excercise-b960049.html
- Mental Health https://www.womenshealth.com.au/the-physical-and-mental-benefits-of-cold-water-immersion/
- Mental Health https://www.mentalhealthtoday.co.uk/blog/awareness/cold-water-swimming-is-the-latest-must-try-for-improving-wellbeing-and-mental-health
- Mental Health https://news.sky.com/story/outdoor-swimming-to-treat-depression-to-be-trialled-as-alternative-to-drugs-12659213?fbclid=IwAR1ZZeJ7IJiOOn3EdXGqIkOYijkb9pM3x-JLnN2VyV-sqfXjgAQ5ybPYQ_w
Safety
- https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/06/17/what-are-the-hidden-dangers-of-swimming-in-open-water/
- https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/2021/0813/Swim-pioneer-Bill-Meier-s-mission-is-to-transcend-fear-increase-safety
- https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/what-is-sipe-and-why-should-open-water-swimmers-care/
- https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/a-scientists-guide-to-life-how-to-try-cold-water-swimming-safely/
Profiles
- https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/barbara-hernandez-huerta-ice-mermaid-27709470?fbclid=IwAR1I8Sn1FUuB6ed8cWAJUBPg_hTCp8JMJ3x0BptAmYzDdQLE1R_0GsRrMr4