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First cold water swims of the winter this weekend, down in Folkestone. After a stormy week, the water was flat calm, though deceptively chilly. It's supposedly 9-10 degrees, but felt colder, though that may be due to a lack of acclimatisation. It's always harder work in flat water, as the waves manage to occupy your mind and stop you concentrating on the fact that you feel so cold you may actually die.
Only managed 20 mins on Sat, but htfu'ed on Sunday and stayed in for 40 mins. First in, last out - always good to have a minor victory. My swimming was shocking though - all the time off means I'm way behind folks I used to be faster than.
Edinburgh for New Year's should be a good opportunity for some toughening up training.