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Ice swimming with Stephen Gould: expert guidance, inspiration and practical tips

Watch our webinar with ice swimming expert Stephen Gould – we cover preparation and safety, training and what to expect at ice swimming competitions

Have you ever swum in ice? Would you like to learn more about the chilly, fun and competitive world of swimming in near-frozen water?

For our Virtual Event series we spoke with ice swimming expert Stephen Gould to learn more and ask reader questions. Watch this webinar to find out if ice swimming is for you – and if so, how to go about it.

During our chat we delved into:

  1. The physiology and psychology of ice swimming: Understanding the body–mind connection
  2. Preparation and safety: The non-negotiables of ice and cold water swimming
  3. Training pathways: From cold water dips to competitive ice swimming
  4. The spirit of ice swimming: Community, camaraderie and global growth
  5. Environmental connection and stewardship: Swimming as a dialogue with nature

Watch our webinar with ice swimmer Stephen Gould

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