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mikec
Anyone here going to Parliament Hill Lido regularly? I have been going 2-3 times a week since summer. It was 7C this morning. I managed about 15 minutes, so 7 slow laps.
I have to say, I am astonished at how quickly I (one) acclimatises to the cold water and the effect it has had on my general physical and mental wellbeing. I thought it was a myth or an exaggeration about the zing, but it leaves me feeling so calm and relaxed for the day, almost like I am permanently on valium.
It really is quite extraordinary. No more crazy road rage issues or cycling into Lambo's