2nd December 2021
This will be my first December swimming wild. I swam earlier in the week, but it was still November so I am breaking new ground today! My swim on Monday was much colder than it was today. I think there were two reasons for this as the water temperature can not have been very different.
Today I swam in the sunshine and had eaten breakfast about an hour before I went into the sea. I could really feel the sun’s warmth and psychologically its beauty glimmering on the water was really uplifting. I only swam for about 10 minutes, but it was a real mood boost. I would never swim right after eating, but I know swimming when you are hungry will always be colder than when food is still giving you energy.
What do you like to eat before and after swimming? Do let me know.