It snowed yesterday; by the time we were driving back from dropping off Eliza in the evening, it was a magical winter wonderland. When I woke up this morning, snow still coated all the surfaces, glittering and white. A bitter wind made even letting Lulu out for a pee feel like an ordeal. Swim? Are […]
Cold water swimming (winter or ice swimming) has a long tradition in northern countries. Until a few years ago, ice swimming was practiced by very few extreme athletes. For some years now, ice swimming has been held as competitions in ice-cold water (colder than 5 °C). The aim of this overview is to present the current status of benefits and risks for swimming in cold water. When cold water swimming is practiced by experienced people with good health in a regular, graded and adjusted mode, it appears to bring health benefits. However, there is a risk of death in unfamiliar people, either due to the initial neurogenic cold shock response or due to a progressive decrease in swimming efficiency or hypothermia.
Have I ever done it? No Would I ever do it? Not on purpose! 😀
Coletha has several years of experience in communications and marketing for nonprofit organizations including her own. She specializes in writing and public speaking as she enjoys sharing her experiences and knowledge with others as well as volunteering:
• Licensed WA State Life Insurance Agent 2018 – 2020
• Appointed Board Member - City of Tukwila 2016 – 2017
• City Council Candidate Position 5 – 2017 Elections
• Appointed Precinct Committee Officer 2013 - 2017
• Administrative Specialist V - Texas, (Camp Victory) 2008 – 2009
• Published Author – Seattle, WA 2007 -2015
• Blogger, Remote 2006- Present
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