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Comment on 5 Health Benefits of Cold Water Swimming by Tim Moss

Tim Moss — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:09:59 +0000

Thanks Alecca. I’d agree that there are some risks but I would disagree with “never jump in a river because the risk of drowning is extremely high” – fast flowing, with steep sides and of unknown depth, maybe, but if you’re familiar with the river and you judge it to be safe then there’s nothing wrong with jumping in.

Similarly, I don’t think you need to be in ‘great condition’ at all to swim outside. Diving head first into a hole in frozen river, miles from civilisation and on your own might be foolish but, for example, wading in the Serpentine in central London which is only chest deep doesn’t require particularly high any particular health attributes.

Some sensible precautions are necessary but I feel the health and safety pendulum has swung much too far in the direction of warnings when, really, paddling in a stream and a quick dip along the shores of a lake are really not high risk activities.

Comment on 5 Health Benefits of Cold Water Swimming by Alecca

Alecca — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:38:39 +0000

I think you should be very careful. Cold swimming may be energy burning but it contains a lot of hazards. Never jump in a river because the risk of drowing in extremly high. You must have a great condition before before attempting to do anything of these. Your health condition must be good since cold shock is extremly taxing on the body.

I wish you give a brief warning about doing this and what risks you’re taking. I don’t doubt in your word, but for people not familiar with cold swimming this could be a risky thing.

Comment on How I Train For My Expeditions by Harry

Harry — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:43:28 +0000

Hi Tim
Great stuff, love this attitude. Not quite on the same level as the above, but I woke up last Saturday morning and decided to cycle 110miles to bournemouth (having never cycled more than about 20 miles before!) – it was a great little adventure. Cycling is definitely the way to get around London these days too. Maybe I’ll take a leaf out of your book and do the tube lines at some point too!
Harry

Comment on My Office and Website by Tim Moss

Tim Moss — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:35:31 +0000

I downloaded and installed a package a couple of years ago but never got round to using it. “Excel” and Google Docs are doing the job for now.

Comment on 5 Health Benefits of Cold Water Swimming by Cold water swimming for weight loss and a multitude of health benefits. | Casual Weight Loss

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:53:29 +0000

[...] And finally… It feels fantastic when you get out and get warm again. I call this, the afterglow. As always, exercise caution and always swim with at least 1 partner when open water swimming. Furthermore, if you start to shiver, get out. From the point of shivering it can take several hours to get back to perfect equilibrium. All the while your body will be in a state of alertness working that extra bit harder for you. (source article… http://thenextchallenge.org/2010/02/cold-water-swimming/) [...]

Comment on My Office and Website by Cath Bruzzone

Cath Bruzzone — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:29:10 +0000

Tim, do you use any (legit free) accounts software?

Comment on North vs South: Differences between the Arctic and Antarctica by benjamin

benjamin — Mon, 07 May 2012 07:10:21 +0000

Very interesting and informative Tim.

Comment on My Office and Website by Tim Moss

Tim Moss — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:58:08 +0000

Thanks Benjamin. Just Googled “FOSS” – you’re right, I do use a lot of FOSS tools!

Comment on My Office and Website by benjamin

benjamin — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:46:00 +0000

Your comment on Al’s blog took me here. I have browsed around a bit and I like your blog. Great to see your use FOSS tools.

Comment on 12 Reasons To Shower Cold by Chris Wilkins

Chris Wilkins — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:39:58 +0000

Cold showers, like cold water swimming, are another of a multitude of great ways to combat the soft, easy life that many of us have adopted. A soft life is neither challenging for our amazing bodies and minds, nor is it satisfying. The mental challenge that was mentioned in point 10 is, for me, the rub of it. Combine a mental challenge with a physical one, and you have a recipe for a satisfying life. Not and easy life, but certanly a good life!
I live 1km from a 750m length dam, and swim all year round. I cheat in winter and wear a wetsuit! My swims are not long, but they are regular.

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Comment on Walking Across Patagonia Video by Tom Allen

Tom Allen — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:14 +0000

That was fun. Thanks for sharing it!