MYSWIM: Outdoor Social Swimming with Sue Woodcock & Deb Vine.

06/27/23 • 46 min

In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of outdoor social swimming – a thrilling and fulfilling way to swim outside with friends. But why is it so popular? What are the benefits? And how can you join in on the fun? We've got all the answers you need, thanks to our special guests who embody the social and selfless spirit of the swimming community. We'll explore their personal journeys, uncover their motivations, and discover the most important aspects of their social swimming experiences. So tune in and get ready to be inspired to take the plunge yourself!

For hundreds of years, swimming has been recognised as a therapeutic activity for physical ailments, but it's only recently that the mental health benefits of being part of a community have been understood.

We've got two amazing guests - Sue Woodcock and Debbie Vine - who for me embody the positive energy and enthusiasm of this type of swimming. Their love of the water is matched only by their passion for supporting others in their outdoor swimming adventures.

We explore:

· Their backgrounds and journey from learn to swim through to current love of swimming? & What inspired them to start outdoor social swimming

· Social swimming is wide ranging and means so many things to different people. Why do they think outdoor swimming is becoming so popular and why is it so special to them.

· How do it make them feel? & What have been some of the most memorable experiences they’ve had while swimming outdoors

· Who do they think it’s for Or Anyone its not appropriate for

· What are the benefits of outdoor social swimming?

· What are the benefits of swimming in the winter?

· What do they think are the most common misconceptions about outdoor swimming?

· What do they think are some of the most important pieces of equipment for outdoor swimming?

· How do they prepare for any outdoor swim?

· What should you wear? Are woolly hats compulsory?!

· When can you do outdoor swimming? When is the best time to swim? What is the temperature at this time?

· How do people find places to swim?

· What are some of the challenges they’ve faced while swimming outdoors?

· What do they think are the most important safety precautions to take when swimming outdoors?

· Where would be their ideal place to swim? Anywhere in the world and why?

· If they could swim with anyone famous from anytime, who would they choose for their perfect swim?

· How does someone find out about groups and where to swim? (UK and abroad?)

o Here are the names and website addresses of some top outdoor swimming societies in some regions around the world:

o North America:
§ United States Masters Swimming (https://www.usms.org/)
§ Outdoor Swimmer Society (https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/)
§ Wild Swimming USA (https://wildswimmingusa.com/)
o Europe:
§ Outdoor Swimming Society (https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/)
§ Serpentine Swimming Club (https://serpentineswimmingclub.com/)
§ The Outdoor Swimming Society UK (https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/)
o Asia:
§ Hong Kong Open Water Swimming Association (https://hkoswi

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We explore:

· Their backgrounds and journey from learn to swim through to current love of swimming? & What inspired them to start outdoor social swimming

· Social swimming is wide ranging and means so many things to different people. Why do they think outdoor swimming is becoming so popular and why is it so special to them.

· How do it make them feel? & What have been some of the most memorable experiences they’ve had while swimming outdoors

· Who do they think it’s for Or Anyone its not appropriate for

· What are the benefits of outdoor social swimming?

· What are the benefits of swimming in the winter?

· What do they think are the most common misconceptions about outdoor swimming?

· What do they think are some of the most important pieces of equipment for outdoor swimming?

· How do they prepare for any outdoor swim?

· What should you wear? Are woolly hats compulsory?!

· When can you do outdoor swimming? When is the best time to swim? What is the temperature at this time?

· How do people find places to swim?

· What are some of the challenges they’ve faced while swimming outdoors?

· What do they think are the most important safety precautions to take when swimming outdoors?

· Where would be their ideal place to swim? Anywhere in the world and why?

· If they could swim with anyone famous from anytime, who would they choose for their perfect swim?

· How does someone find out about groups and where to swim? (UK and abroad?)

o Here are the names and website addresses of some top outdoor swimming societies in some regions around the world:

o North America:
§ United States Masters Swimming (https://www.usms.org/)
§ Outdoor Swimmer Society (https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/)
§ Wild Swimming USA (https://wildswimmingusa.com/)
o Europe:
§ Outdoor Swimming Society (https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/)
§ Serpentine Swimming Club (https://serpentineswimmingclub.com/)
§ The Outdoor Swimming Society UK (https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/)
o Asia:
§ Hong Kong Open Water Swimming Association (https://hkoswi

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MYSWIM: Waterpolo and the 2012 Olympics with Matt Holland

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In this episode we are joined by GB water polo goalkeeper and coach Matthew Holland we explain what is waterpolo ,its history and the sports inclusion into the modern Olympics. Matt joins us and helps us understand a bit more about being a professional in the sport of water polo and particularly your experiences around 2012.

We explore Matt’s journey and the following topics:

1. The Beginning: Matt Holland’s journey from starting to swim through to the day of the Olympics?

2. Training plans for the journey: How did training plans and strategies develop along that journey? Should anything be change?

3. Olympics 2012: What was it like being selected for the London Olympics in 2012 the first GB squad to get to the games for 56 years. We talk through the events at the Olympics and the day of the first match (preparation, holding area, warm up, team talk, seeing the crowd)

4. Professional water polo player: Life After the Olympics ,following your dream and talents as a professional water polo player for clubs in Europe (Holland, Spain, France) How did the experiences differ, a day in the life of a professional water polo player.

5. Part-time player: The change to working full-time, which inevitably water polo players in the UK need to do, How that changed the training regime and tips for an aspiring waterpolo player looking to juggle work or studies with training.

6. Future of British Water polo: Matt Holland is still very much involved with the playing and coaching side of British water polo, we discuss the future of UK polo.

7. Future Matt Holland: What does the future hold for Matt Holland?

8. Further Information:links to information referenced in the podcast:

World Aquatics formerly FINA on www.worldaquatics.com
Look up local clubs on the British swimming website www.britishswimming.org
Those wanting to aspire to the national league of the UK then the British water polo league website on www.bwpl.org)

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MYSWIM: Swimming the length of Lake Zurich with Michael Helps

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In this episode I share with you a swim I got half way through and proclaim to my boat crew “This is the day I learnt to swim for!”

Through a series of questions friends have asked me over the years I explore the What, How ,When, Why ,Who, Where, of swimming the length of the beautiful Lake Zurich through my personal experience of my favourite lake swim - My individual MYSWIM.

A YouTube video accompanies this podcast which shows further detail of the swim.

Topics covered:

· INTRODUCTION to the Lake - geometry, temperatures, water wild life

· HOW did I prepare for the swim?

· WHAT was my TRAINING PLAN?

· WHAT is my recommended Swim and travel KIT LIST and food?

· WHAT was my Feed Strategy?

· Travel kit suggestions

· WHO is the event for?

· Suggestion for WHERE to stay

· WHAT happens on RACE DAY Prior to the start

· The Race Experience

· My lasting impressions of the swim

· Regular Feature: Factitious swim challenge

Links for further information:

www.srichinmoyraces.org

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It is an exciting journey, and we would be honoured to have you join us with our designs and showing off your love for your individual MYSWIM. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to being a part of your aquatic adventure.