Swim Wild and Free

A Practical Guide to Swimming Outdoors 365 Days a Year

Mr Simon Griffiths

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Bloomsbury Sport
05 July 2022

Fitness & diet; Swimming & diving; Active outdoor pursuits

This is the ultimate practical guide to get you swimming outdoors, 365 days a year.

Outdoor swimming can be enjoyed by everyone and we can all experience the physical and mental benefits it offers.

The term outdoor swimming covers a range of activities from wild swimming (swimming in unsupervised, natural locations), open water swimming (often associated with races and events) to winter swimming and marathon swimming (long distance swimming challenges). The Outdoor Swimmer's Handbook provides the essential information every swimmer needs to know to embrace and enjoy all these activities as well as how to access the myriad health benefits of immersion in natural waters.

Learn how to get started, what kit you will need, how to swim in different bodies of water (sea, river lake or pond?) and, most importantly, how to stay safe in the water. There is also dedicated material on cold-water swimming, to enable you to continue swimming in the colder months, which many people say is the best time of year for outdoor swimming. For those wanting to take things further, there is information on swimming adventures plus advice on how to become a stronger swimmer and how to train for your next swimming challenge.

As well as a how-to guide, this book is also a celebration of the joy of outdoor swimming and the wonderful benefits it has for your health and well-being. You will find case studies from people with a wide range of backgrounds who have embraced the outdoor swimming lifestyle, including people living with physical disabilities and mental health challenges, and look at the difference it has made to their lives.

By: Mr Simon Griffiths
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 1.000kg
ISBN: 9781399400404
ISBN 10: 1399400401
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 05 July 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword Introduction 1. Getting Started 2. Staying Safe 3. Take s Swim on the Wild Side 4. Swimming at Supervised Venues 5. A Year in Outdoor Swimming 6. Winter and Cold Water Swimming 7. Outdoor Swimming Kit 8. Outdoor Swimming for Health and Well-being 9. Becoming a Stronger Swimmer 10. Where Might Outdoor Swimming Take You? Further Reading and References Resources Index

Simon Griffiths is the founder and publisher of Outdoor Swimmer magazine, which has been running since 2011. He has previously written for Triathlete’s World and the Telegraph online and frequently provides articles and training advice for event organisers and other swimming-related businesses. He was also part of the working group that created the STA's Open Water Coaching Qualification. Simon lives in Richmond, where he swims year-round in the Thames, and is a member of Teddington Masters' Swimming Club.

Reviews for Swim Wild and Free: A Practical Guide to Swimming Outdoors 365 Days a Year

The experts’ top tips for staying safe (and warm). * The Times * l am a massive fan of open-water swimming and love this book for encouraging others to get out, be brave and experience the pure joy of swimming in the great outdoors -- Louise Minchin, journalist, broadcaster and author A liberating and inspirational guide for everyone interested in embracing this recreational lifestyle * Booklist * This handy guide provides the ideal introduction to outdoor swimming and teaches you how to stay safe in the water. The perfect companion for anyone who wants to swim outdoors. * Your Healthy Living * ... a must-read... Griffiths offers advice for each season and realistic training plans. * Irish Sunday Independent *