EDITOR'S LETTER ISSUE 8 FEB/MARCH 2012
Editor Simon Griffi ths
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ths@h2openmagazine.com
Deputy Editor Sean Ashcroſt
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h2openmagazine.com
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Advertising and partnerships Stuart Churchill, +44 (0)7764 473168
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Contributors
Dan Bullock, Jane Cooper, Joel Enoch, Colin Hill, Paul Hobrough, Elaine Howley, Mat hew Jones, Rick Kiddle, Jonathan Knot , Steven Munatones, Simon Murie, Paul Newsome, Kate Rew, Gerald Smith and Sarah Warwick
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WELCOME TO H2OPEN MAGAZINE
This is a signifi cant issue for us as it marks the anniversary of our fi rst issue in February 2011, and it’s been a remarkable
year for open water swimming in all its forms. Participation has ballooned, wild swimming has featured in several television programmes, David Walliams swum the length of the Thames, a bunch of celebrities crossed the Irish Sea and China hosted a spectacular World Championships. In August this year, marathon swimming will take centre stage in London’s Hyde Park where the world’s fastest 10km swimmers will bat le for Olympic honours. Hopefully this will inspire thousands more people to explore the delights of open water swimming. If the 10k challenge is something that inspires you, then take a look at this issue’s Swim Plus (p.42) where Paul Newsome shows us how to design a training programme to get you in perfect shape for the distance. Also on the training side we take a look at the importance of fl exibility to swimming performance and how to incorporate stretching and mobility work into your daily routines (p.50). We also take a further look at the dangers and perennial at raction of cold water (p.54) On a lighter note we decided to explore the enduring appeal of deep water monster legends and discover, in some cases, they might not be legends aſt er all. In Swim the World we visit New York and fi nd out why increasing numbers of people are being lured back into the once heavily polluted waters (p.46). We’re looking forward to another fantastic year in open water swimming and hope to see some of you at our H2Open Day (p.49) and at one of our National Ranking Series Events (p.22). Finally, don’t forget there’s still time (until the end of February) to make a nomination for the H2Open Awards. Keep on swimming!
Simon Griffi ths, editor BREAKING THE ICE ○ P20
Sarah Warwick, former H2Open deputy editor, returns for a guest appearance and provides us with an
interview with the world's most famous cold water swimmer, environmental campaigner Lewis Gordon Pugh, who describes his unbelievable 1km swim in minus 1.7 degree water in the Artic. How did he do it, and why?
LEGENDS OF THE DEEP ○ P24
Based in Boston, Massachuset s, USA, freelance writer and open water swimmer Elaine Howley has
completed the Triple Crown of open water swimming, and helps organize the annual Boston Light Swim. In September 2011, she was one of four fi nishers of the epic, 25-mile 'In Search of Memphré' swim.
YOUNG PRETENDERS ○ P28 Jonathan Knot
is a freelance journalist and news writer for the Outdoor Swimming Society. He writes on
lidos for a number of publications, including the Guardian and the London Evening Standard, as well as being our regular columnist. He also writes about politics and travel, and is the author of the travel guide
skiathostruth.com
RACE TRAINING ○ P42
Paul Newsome is the founder and head coach of Swim Smooth and is a world-recognised authority on freestyle
stroke correction and training methods. He previously raced as an elite triathlete and recently succeeded in his quest to swim The English Channel. This issue he tells us how to prepare for a 10km marathon swim.
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