In colder weather try to warm your feet up after swimming as it can make post swim chit chat and cake a more comfortable experience. Here I explain what I do before and after a swim to reheat my feet and show a couple of other ideas, one of which I made in 15 minutes.There should be at least one idea for you to try!
Filmed in November in the River Plym on a GoPro Hero 7 and a GoPro Hero 9, using Xclear hydrophobic pro repel lens protector: https://getxclear.com/collections/hydrophobic-filters-pro-level?aff=43 and edited in Lumafusion app on iPad Pro.
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Items used in this video:
Changing robe: Vivida size L https://www.vividalifestyle.com/collections/poncho-towel-robes/products/dry-changing-robe-puffer-mineral-blue?variant=41278119805095
Lomo Dry Bag Large Roll Top Rucksack 60L – Red www.lomo.co.uk
Gul wetsuit slipper https://amzn.to/3rigqbw
Red spotty swimsuit by Next (a few years old)
Blue beany with spots https://pachamamaknitwear.com/p.php?id=9955&k=montpellier&b=13
Blue bobble hat with flowers
Moonbag waterproof changing mat https://amzn.to/3xvlUR7
The Art of Wild Swimming England and Wales by Anna Deacon and Vicky Allan https://amzn.to/3FM286S
Wild Swimming 300 hidden dips in the rivers, lakes and waterfalls of Britain by Daniel Start https://amzn.to/3p6tZrx
Outdoor swimming is a fantastic activity to get involved in, browse my playlists to find out more:
get Involved with outdoor swimming https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX6dGkhGdXU1TPD2N69EA_UU
outdoor swimming: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX5YCpanqblE_rrAEuVg6HUs
outdoor swimming safety: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX4XNEMUO7diMaluQLvsWudH
All Things Changing Robe: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX6o9Zl_IfPEHQ6HQkR-43WH
outdoor swimming techniques: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX4nMEQ12VBRXFZ_TcoGDvZz
outdoor swimming equipment: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX73CgOYb47qJybCd_bCHR9j
swimming food: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX4Qz7OBIxHn_-6BlVG0zi6c
swim spot discovery: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX6ATWsyu3aFYmYqAlb53EjJ
the great outdoors: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX7gGaIZ5hXpt7EXJjFzwGr8
all about tow floats https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX73bAC_TxL9pbU__QCm8s-H
videos:
Motivation: 8 tips to get you swimming https://youtu.be/JvHSZSyxwe0
outdoor swimming: how to keep it up over the winter https://youtu.be/OHSMaTu9BgY
what to wear for winter swimming https://youtu.be/YWaa1fJamlw
6 advantages of winter swimming https://youtu.be/I56gVCm0ia0
swimfari + how to get out of a wetsuit https://youtu.be/XyKZ-4w3oQE
Outdoor swimming how to put on a swimming wetsuit https://youtu.be/uiEG_rQTnAM
how to choose wetsuit boots for swimming https://youtu.be/mXTOSDKhEYI
how to prevent chafe when swimming https://youtu.be/Ko4ur008VR0
what are the risks of swimming in the rain (lowland rivers/coastal) https://youtu.be/HNtUbk52Jv4
is it ok to swim in a river after heavy rain? https://youtu.be/E_5NCphzZ9E
what should swimmers know about the tide? https://youtu.be/v5Fj9Z397tk
when will there be enough tide (to swim or launch)? https://youtu.be/Ex1Nu0cJC80
safety considerations for swimming in an estuary https://youtu.be/cCguX6rtjMM
how to plan an outdoor swimming adventure https://youtu.be/3H4IH_zkhLo
choosing a safe swim spot (sea) https://youtu.be/OznXuI-mRlw
discover a swim spot (river) https://youtu.be/5nENW6497h0
Acclimatisation: https://youtu.be/-8XOKvwi_N0
What to wear for winter swimming https://youtu.be/YWaa1fJamlw
Post swim drink options https://youtu.be/k-f8CeLGVmk
Why wear earplugs for swimming? A selection of earplugs for under £10 https://youtu.be/DCJ4rnDPe6k
Outdoor swimming: emergency contact https://youtu.be/ju_07KLo_gg
What to do if panic strikes: https://youtu.be/90bmn9lqCmA
On Everyday Athlete Rach I make videos about outdoor activities which hopefully encourage other people to get involved. New content on Tuesday mornings in the UK.
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The Outdoor Swimming community is very diverse and welcoming with new friends waiting to be made.
Hope to see you in the water soon.
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