Cold Water Clinics - Queenford

• Hear about cold water swimming risks and preparation in a clubhouse talk
• Learn how to choose a suitable swim distance and time for the water temperature
• Rewarm under supervision after your swim
• Draw on Jo’s experience of over eight years of cold water swimming

Join Jo from Joyful Swim Coaching her cold water clinics, drawing on over 8 years of cold water swimming, including an Ice Mile, Ice Swimming world and GB championships, and multiple event medals plus the personal experience of 'overcooking it, so practically understanding what to look out for, how it feels, and what to do if you do overcook it and get too cold! (Tho I REALLY don't recommend over chilling).

This will be a talk in the clubhouse outlining the benefits, risks, considerations and preparations for cold water/winter swimming, advice on a suitable swim distance / time in water for the temperature swim and then supervised rewarming. In a small group I ensure a quiet, supportive environment and tailor the session to overcome any apprehension each individual may have, and support people in building tolerance for their personal challenges.

Sessions will include

1. Prepping your kit for getting out and getting changed quickly
2. Getting into the water and cold water shock
3. Adjusting to a short swim with Jo on hand to coach, support and guide you through the reactions your body has to cold water.
4. Jo will outline signs to know when to get out, and point out how these feel in the water.
5. Changing strategies.
6. How to deal with afterdrop and ways to help rewarming
7. How to build cold tolerance for longer distances or faster swims
8. How to amend your swim kit

Price includes lake entry, and a warm beverage and snack afterwards as we guide you through rewarming after a swimming

Must be able to swim 200m ( 8lengths) of a pool either front crawl or breastroke, Must be comfortable out of your depth,

Must be able to change direction in the water.

Swimwear

Towel

Tow Float (if you have one)

Bright Swim Cap (if you have one)

Goggles

Water shoes if you want to wear them.

Earplugs

Wetsuit if you want to wear one.

Gloves / Booties / Neoprene accessories should you wish to have them.

Warm layers to warm up afterwards (at least 1 extra layer than you wore to the swim session)

A changing robe / big coat / dressing gown to protect from wind chill and warm up after.

A warm drink (or cup for a warm drink as Jo will have a flask of hot water, chai latte, hot chocolate and squash).