My daughter is preparing to attempt the English Channel end of July. Going over there in a bout a week to swim everyday in the cold water. Any suggestions/tips/tricks that you have to offer to help with the cold water would be appreciated.
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Here are some things I've done when getting into sub-60 (F) water:
Drink coffee, tea or other hot beverage prior to entry
Eat a meal (waffles work well for me) about a half hour prior to entry
Take a hot shower prior or get body warmed up by light exercise
Once in, move around rapidly without putting your face in immediately
Start swimming a little at a time until you are comfortable
After a little bit of acclimation, I find that my body starts heating up on its own in anticipation of going into the cold water.
Hope this helps a little.
Here are some things I've done when getting into sub-60 (F) water:
Drink coffee, tea or other hot beverage prior to entry
Eat a meal (waffles work well for me) about a half hour prior to entry
Take a hot shower prior or get body warmed up by light exercise
Once in, move around rapidly without putting your face in immediately
Start swimming a little at a time until you are comfortable
After a little bit of acclimation, I find that my body starts heating up on its own in anticipation of going into the cold water.
Hope this helps a little.
