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Questions about training, nutrition, cold water acclimatization, or other beginner topics? Ask them here - but please search the archives first!
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I was stung by a large jellyfish and the pain still persists after a few hours. Help needed.
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celsarbo5
March 2021
Cold water swimming and muscle aches
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KristyW8
October 2020
Is it possible to train for 10k only twice a week?
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curly
October 2020
Grease and Pace
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KatieBun
October 2020
How can I find a support boat?
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curly
August 2020
I cannot exhale from my nose
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swimpapaswim
August 2020
Losing weight before a race - a good idea or should I wait until after the race?
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Most recent by
LakeBagger
May 2020
Do I need to get faster before considering marathon swimming?
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Most recent by
vimonheim
April 2020
Experience training primarily or exclusively in a current/resistance pool?
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miklcct
April 2020
pros and cons of using headphones for training
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Most recent by
KatieBun
April 2020
how does my kayaker find me at the beginning of the race?
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Most recent by
jendut
March 2020
Paying Fees for English Channel Swim
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Most recent by
swimmer25k
February 2020
Kick technique inquiry
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Most recent by
SaltySalish
January 2020
Dry land training
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ColmBreathnach
January 2020
First Channel Swim
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Most recent by
LouisM
January 2020
Planning multiple solo swims in single season
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Most recent by
flystorms
January 2020
Finding and Choosing a English Channel Booking/Offer
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Most recent by
flystorms
December 2019
How do people from tropical countries train for channel swimming?
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Most recent by
swimmer25k
November 2019
Event Cancelation and Refunds
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Most recent by
Akwe
November 2019
Horsetooth 10K-Swimming at Altitude
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Most recent by
Ellis
November 2019
Salt water in lungs, Problem or Annoyance?
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Most recent by
Waterlogged
November 2019
El Cruce
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Most recent by
abbygirlrose
October 2019
How big is your difference between OWS times and Pool times?
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Most recent by
smith
September 2019
Chafing in a River vs Lake vs Ocean
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Most recent by
ColmBreathnach
August 2019
Tapering for a 24 miler
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evmo
July 2019
Wet suits
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Most recent by
josbourne
July 2019
Salt Mouth
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Most recent by
Jacque
July 2019
Kayaker comfort
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Sara_Wolf
July 2019
Short, Frequent Workouts vs Longer, Less Frequent Workouts
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Most recent by
smith
May 2019
Tips for new Kayaker/Swimmer Team
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Most recent by
MLamby
May 2019
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