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• X-ray of open water swimmers (5 minute survey)

  By mauprieto on February 7, 2013 • ( 11 )

  When we conducted our last poll on how swimmers from different countries defined “cold water”, a number of respondents suggested that we do a more comprehensive survey in order to get a better picture of open water swimmers. So, here… Read More ›

• Feeling Cold

  By emilykunze on February 5, 2013 • ( 9 )

  

  A few months into our cold water acclimation, I wanted to post an update about my progress. Perhaps for some of you non-cold water people, this can encourage you to get out there and try it because it’s really not… Read More ›

• Antonio Argüelles – Triple Crowner in a League of his Own

  By mauprieto on February 2, 2013 • ( 5 )

  

  (For a Spanish version of this interview, click here. Versión en español aquí) Only 67 swimmers have successfully completed the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming, consisting of the English Channel (33.7 km), the Catalina Channel (33.7 km), and the Manhattan… Read More ›

• Antonio Argüelles – Doble Conquistador de la Triple Corona de Natación

  By mauprieto on February 2, 2013 • ( 2 )

  (If you want to read this interview in English, please go here) Sólo 67 nadadores han logrado completar las tres pruebas de la Triple Corona de Natación de Aguas Abiertas:  el Canal de la Mancha  (33.7 km), el Canal de Catalina… Read More ›

• Our new friend, Rafa!

  By Soozmoody on January 25, 2013 • ( 9 )

  

  Where Emily and I train also happens to be one of Spain’s best tennis breeding grounds.  The pool is almost always empty and we enjoy it year-round.  Incidentally, we’ve noticed that club members don’t know what to make of the… Read More ›

• A Cautionary Tale: Have you experienced anything strange while swimming in Open Water?

  By emilykunze on January 25, 2013 • ( 6 )

  

  Almost 5 months down the line, swimming in open water is only slightly less scary for me than it was before our Gibraltar training endeavor. I have made an important improvement with cold water during the last couple of months…. Read More ›

• Results of the Cold Water Poll for Open Water Swimmers

  By mauprieto on January 20, 2013 • ( 11 )

  

  (Updated on Jan 29 to reflect 90 additional responses received since the last update.  Total responses to date: 221) When I read Loneswimmer’s post “Introducing a precise open water swimming temperature scale“, I realized that what I thought was cold… Read More ›

• 30 second Cold Water Poll for Open Water Swimmers

  By mauprieto on January 15, 2013 • ( 5 )

  I am interested in finding out how much the perception and definition of “cold” water changes depending on where swimmers comes from.  You just need to read some of Loneswimmers posts to realize that what is cold to some of… Read More ›

• Mau: Our Fearless Leader

  By emilykunze on January 14, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Mauricio is a natural leader and motivator; his work for the team, for the blog, for the cause and for each of us deserves a special mention. Our team leader strangely enough was not associated with the sport of swimming… Read More ›

• Carrington and Susan’s cameo in a NYC swim video

  By mauprieto on January 13, 2013 • ( 0 )

  Just came across this video from last year’s Governor’s Island swim. Check out the two blondes at 0:58 and 2:18. I am confident that any self-respecting shark will not pay any attention to me while swimming next to Carrington, Emily… Read More ›

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