Outdoor swimming: how long should I stay in?

As they start outdoor swimming, I often hear people asking, how long should I stay in? Although it’s comforting to ask for a rule of thumb, everyone is different and there are many factors which influence our cold water tolerance. Join me on a swim as I chat about some pointers to bear in mind.

0:00 How long can you stay in for?
0:42 How cold is it?
1:19 Considerations before getting in
2:29 How to get in
3:54 What does it feel like?
4:40 The 'umbles
6:50 How quickly will it affect you?
7:46 Why measure the temperature? Beware temperature peer pressure
9:33 Set up for success

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Here are the videos I mentioned:
How to avoid cold shock in outdoor swimming https://youtu.be/MvTM4laiwtk
Acclimatisation: https://youtu.be/-8XOKvwi_N0

Here is a link to kit used in this video, via my Amazon Influencer pager, through which I earn commission (which helps to fund my channel): https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/everydayathleterach
Lomo Dry Bag Swimming Tow Float
Speedo Surface Shine Allover Powerback Swimsuit
Swans Predator goggles
Zoggs Aqua Plugz
bobble hat Bart's womens Nicole beanie
Garmin Fenix 5s GPS sports watch

Links to other sites selling the kit I use:
Cool Bathing Red Black-headed gulls https://seaandstream.co.uk/products/silicone-swim-hat
smoc smoc changing robe www.smocsmoc.co.uk
pool shoes I swim in: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/aquafun-aquafitness-shoes/_/R-p-190891?mc=8528089&c=BLUE

Filmed on a GoPro Hero 8, edited in Lumafusion app on iPad Pro
Xclear hydrophobic pro repel lens protector: https://getxclear.com/collections/hydrophobic-filters-pro-level?aff=43

Check out some more of my videos:
What to wear for winter swimming https://youtu.be/YWaa1fJamlw

Post swim drink options https://youtu.be/k-f8CeLGVmk

The Dark Art of Getting Changed in a Changing Robe https://youtu.be/h514Dv1GRx
How to Choose a Changing Robe https://youtu.be/wK7QYZT7pZ0
smoc smoc vs fourth element vs rapanui: eco changing robe comparison https://youtu.be/n7C-c1p4AJM
dryrobe vs Charlie McLeod vs Red vs smoc smoc https://youtu.be/z4szqlA109M

How to be seen when swimming in the dark https://youtu.be/hM_y2L49LW8
Wild swim and camp on a work night, can it work? https://youtu.be/xK8m6v6IN9k
Why wear earplugs for swimming? A selection of earplugs for under £10 https://youtu.be/DCJ4rnDPe6k

When will there be enough tide? https://youtu.be/Ex1Nu0cJC80
Open water swimming how to use FREE RYA Safetrx app (2019) https://youtu.be/98Lkv46vCQw
Outdoor swimming: emergency contact https://youtu.be/ju_07KLo_gg

How to choose a tow float (swim secure lomo watersport puffin swim restube) https://youtu.be/OzIn3w9QfB4
What's in a tow float? Zone 3 swim safety buoy https://youtu.be/M3j3Fk5GmkE
What to do if panic strikes: https://youtu.be/90bmn9lqCmA
How to measure your swim distance: https://youtu.be/GVLOyWA2Ylw

Outdoor swimming is a fantastic activity to get involved in, but sometimes just getting started can be challenging - what to wear, where to go, who to do it with are all questions that my playlist “Get Involved with Outdoor Swimming” addresses https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX6dGkhGdXU1TPD2N69EA_UU

The Outdoor Swimming community is extremely diverse and welcoming and there are new friends waiting to meet you. Hope to see you in the water sometime soon. Everyday Athlete is my vlog about getting active in the great outdoors. I make videos about outdoor activities such as swimming, snowboarding, running, bike riding which hopefully encourage other people to get involved. I upload videos weekly on a Tuesday morning in the UK.

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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrBM9GuZgXX5YCpanqblE_rrAEuVg6HUs

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