Swell Swimmers Open Water Coaching with Colin McCard

2 swims, 2 different days. 1 swim covering more of the lake but showing up as a shorter distance on Strava. How does that happen. Really frustrating when you are trying to get a proper look at how your swim training is going. Image 1 is showing as 1200yds whilst image 2 is showing as 985yds. Answers on a postcard.

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Want to learn the skills to swim in open water and play a part in groundbreaking mental health research this summer? Then please READ ON! We’re chuffed to be offering a free, 8-week open water swim course at the beautiful West Kirby marine lake this summer, starting on 4 June. It’s part of an amazing NHS research project, so please read on for the details and click the link to the study in our biog to apply. You’ll be taught by fully qualified open water coaches: me (Jo), Colin and Fi - we’ve all got a background in supporting people with mental health, and as the only location in the North West to be chosen, we hope this makes a great difference to exploring the links between open water swimming and mental health for our region. 🐠 What is the study about? OUTSIDE2 is offering an 8-week outdoor swimming course at 17 locations across England, as a part of an NHS-funded randomised controlled trial aimed at supporting individuals with depression and anxiety. This is a brilliant (and free!) opportunity to take part in a social/physical activity to enhance your mental health and build a sense of community with others near you. Participating in the study involves completing three sets of questionnaires, with £20 offered for each completed set. Participants have a 50% chance of receiving the swim course this year or next year, while continuing to receive their usual care. All participants will complete the questionnaires, regardless of which group they are in. Those in this year’s swim group will also take part in a qualitative study, writing diary entries about their experience and optionally participating in interviews. 🏊‍♀️ How to apply? Submit your expression of interest on our website: outside2.co.uk #mentalhealthmatters #openwaterswimming #activewirral