Winter swimming preparation
“You only need one wild swim a week to acclimatise to the dropping temperatures,” says editor Ella Foote
I started swimming through winter during a particularly challenging time in my life back in my late 20s. As the clocks rolled back, I missed my swimming friends, the routine of regular river swims and the immersion in nature.
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Ella Foote
Ella is renowned outdoor swimmer and journalist. As well as leading the editorial, digital and experiential outputs for Outdoor Swimmer she is also Director of Dip Advisor, a swim guiding business helping people enjoy wild water. Ella also teaches swimming to children and adults, is an Open Water Coach and RLSS Open Water Lifeguard.
