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Matthew McElroy
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This is a strange chapter. it feels largely redundant.
A major concern for me is the accessibility of these spaces and opportunities for people who live in cities. Do people who have the equipment and time for cold water swimming already have a higher quality of life? This seems like pretty straightforward sociology.
— Jul 22, 2025 05:54PM
A major concern for me is the accessibility of these spaces and opportunities for people who live in cities. Do people who have the equipment and time for cold water swimming already have a higher quality of life? This seems like pretty straightforward sociology.
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Matthew McElroy
is on page 141 of 224
Pretty comprehensive work on what you should wear if you are planning to swim. I also appreciate that he didn't demand everyone buy the most expensive gear possible.
Folks- you can learn to swim at any age. It's the only sport that will save your life. And it is one of the leading causes of death in children.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/20...
— Jul 19, 2025 02:05PM
Folks- you can learn to swim at any age. It's the only sport that will save your life. And it is one of the leading causes of death in children.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/20...
Matthew McElroy
is on page 108 of 224
I'm a big guy, who enjoys outdoor swimming. But cold water swimming; the water is below 60 seems insane. The author makes it clear that it shouldn't be a workout- it is more of a mood builder and community time. But I don't know many people who have the time to schedule a ten minute workout with an hour of chit chat. Or even 30 minutes of chit chat.
Maybe we should have that time. But I don't think many of us do.
— Jul 18, 2025 07:42PM
Maybe we should have that time. But I don't think many of us do.
Matthew McElroy
is on page 87 of 224
I like open water swimming. Not as much as the author does, but I like it. I grew up splitting my time in the water between a YMCA and Lake Michigan.
When we moved east (and as a child) open water swimming wasn't really an option.
Griffiths is doling out advice and encouragement to potential and novice open water swimmers. He's got a lot of insight and seems committed to involving people from all walks of life.
— Jul 18, 2025 05:35PM
When we moved east (and as a child) open water swimming wasn't really an option.
Griffiths is doling out advice and encouragement to potential and novice open water swimmers. He's got a lot of insight and seems committed to involving people from all walks of life.
