FishEveryone: the Fetchland swimming wire
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25 Apr
9:10pm, 25 Apr 2024
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KatieB
Yep. 
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30 Apr
9:40am, 30 Apr 2024
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Nellers
Bit of a struggle this morning. Late getting to the pool, felt like a bit of a zombie, decided to just plod through it and get a minimum mile done. Can't count because I did 1800m in the end but it was slow and it was hard work but it's done. Also got a badge for Checkpoint 4 of the 2023 challenge.
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2 May
8:45pm, 2 May 2024
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Sushi
Did my first OW swim of the year this evening. Water was 16.1c. Usually I wouldn't wetsuit at that but ive not been in over the winter. Found it tight and restrictive but it probably did mean I stayed in longer Was good to be back in open water. It was a beautiful warm evening so was surprised it was as quiet as it was. |
2 May
9:32pm, 2 May 2024
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LindsD
Am really missing it but work doesn't allow rn
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3 May
7:59am, 3 May 2024
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Sushi
Badge question...... Those if you that have the Eric the Eel badge,(100m in 1.52 or less) does it have to be a separately logged swim of just that distance. I have done several swims now where I've had a few 100m swims sub1.52 but no badge has appeared. |
3 May
8:22am, 3 May 2024
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Oranj
You need a single swim of 100m.
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3 May
8:23am, 3 May 2024
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Sushi
Thanks Oranj I'll just have to remember to do that now. |
3 May
10:22am, 3 May 2024
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Daz Love
I have never done an OWS (apart from in the sea on holiday!) Its cold enough in the pool, let alone the murkiness of OW! I am open to try it as see lots or people love it. What does it bring that pool swimming doesnt!? |
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3 May
10:40am, 3 May 2024
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LindsD
Oh blimey - where to start. Peace, calm, like-minded people, nature, nature sounds, lack of pressure (but you can do full-on training if you want to). Water that is not full of chlorine. Changing on the side of a lake with a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Woolly hats. Chance to buy more kit. |
3 May
10:42am, 3 May 2024
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jda
Freedom, the great outdoors, beautiful surroundings and an absence of chlorine. Fear when you swim off a cliff and can't see the bottom let alone touch it For me, a wetsuit made all the difference, I wouldn't dare without the safety net of the extra flotation it brings, and I'd probably get hypothermia if I tried. But I used to be a really crap swimmer. |
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