The Wow Factor - Feeling Brilliant in Open Water!
In my article about the New Year Resolutions I set myself this year, I boldly stated that I wanted to "have more fun - & just say yes more' - with the first brainwave being to join an open water swimming club. A bold statement for this time of year, but having read of the many benefits of this ‘magical activity’, I decided to say yes to myself (it was a great idea...) and joined the Serpentine Swimming Club without a second thought. For the princely sum of £20 per year, I now get to swim in the Serpentine every day from 05:00-09:30 - not that I think I'll ever be there at 5! After I joined, I emailed and asked what they thought I should wear for my first swim - I wasn't sure whether I should wear a wetsuit as I'm actually someone who takes about 5 minutes to build up the courage to get into a normal swimming pool as I think that water's cold. “Just bring your trunks, a cap and goggles” was the response, followed up by “... oh, and as it'...