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How to do an Ice Mile
Michelle Lane completed an ice mile in February 2023, after 3 years of training and waiting. She shares her experience…
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A Highland fling at SwimWild’s WinterFest
Author and wild swimmer Emma Simpson persuaded her husband to join her for a long weekend in the Scottish Highlands…
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Event review: Ice Swim in Morocco
Monkeys, dancing and medals make for a memorable ice swimming adventure. Jonathan Cowie and Ella Foote take part in this…
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Spring forward, fall back, swim all year
Ella Foote chats to Welsh swimmer Tom Boswell about his ambition to swim 365 days consecutively to raise money for…
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Training for a winter swimming event
Jonathan Cowie shares guidance for how to prepare for a winter swimming event, including cold-water acclimatization and stroke technique.
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Does swearing help in cold water?
Do you turn the air blue when you swim in cold water? Studies reveal that swearing can actually help relieve…
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IISA 5th World Championships: Team Ireland report
Team Ireland sent 34 swimmers to the fifth edition of the International Ice Swimming Association World Championships.
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IISA 5th World Championships: Team GB Report
The fifth world championships of the International Ice Swimming Association took place in Samoëns, France, between 12 and 15 January…
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A letter from Ram Barkai, IISA Founder and Chair
IISA Founder and Chair, Ram Barkai looks back on the successes of the Fifth World Championship held in Samoëns, France…
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Pre- and post-swim rituals for cold-water swimming
For a safe and enjoyable cold water swimming experience, it's helpful to establish some pre- and post-swim rituals. Jonathan Cowie…
