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34 Swim stories
'ONE STROKE AT A TIME'- eBOOK
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'ONE STROKE AT A TIME' - eBook
Open water swimmers share their stories of determination, resilience and passion. Compiled by Sue Ochse
This book is for you ...
If you have an interest in open-water swimming, ice swimming, long-distance swimming, inspirational adventures, human resilience and determination, mental tenacity and the strength of the human spirit to overcome extreme physical discomfort.
If you love stories of human triumph, pushing the limits and dreams achieved.
If you are an aspirant English Channel swimmer or other long-distance swimmer and would like some insights into the secrets of how to mentally cope with the challenges that such swims bring.
What's inside...
The book features the accounts of 34 open water swimmers: their highs and lows, their successes and failures. There are stories of swims done all over the world.
Stories of adventures in big seas, unfathomable distances, some in icy waters others where no swimmer has swum before.
The stories provide an insight into both the physical and mental side of training for and completing an open water swim. We learn the secrets and strategies employed to get through the self-sabotaging thoughts and often extreme physical discomfort of a swim. Through these stories, we share in the experience of what it takes to be triumphant and learn that we are all capable of far more than we think.
From the frigid Atlantic waters off the southern coast of South Africa to the English Channel, North Channel, Molokai Channel and Tsugaru Straits. From breaking the ice to swim in the highest lake in the world to breaking the world record for the longest non-stop swim across lake Malawi and many more. Each story captures and shares a little of the wonder and thrill of swimming in open water.
Sneak peak!
Stories of passion, stories of resilience, stories of determination!
If you are looking for inspiration and motivation in swimming or life in general, you will find it in this book.
If you are looking for training tips and insight into the mental side of marathon swimming, you will find it in the stories.
'One Stroke at a Time'
I want to be inspired now.
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY
"Loved this book - so much courage and
determination shown by each swimmer."
Catherine - July 2020