This time I talk to a swim coach Colin McCard who runs year round open water swim coaching at Helen’s Bay in Northern Ireland - Swell Swimmers Open Water Coaching with Colin McCard.
We have a chat about Colin’s journey to swim coaching, his love for water and we share beach stories and the benefits we both found open water swimming has to offer.
We discuss the difference between pool and sea swimming, the wet suit versus skins dilemma and the importance of water safety and we even get interrupted when Colin spots a rip current - something truly rare at Helen’s Bay.
Colin offers a good laugh and a quick and simple recipe for a tasty veggie soup with parsnip – the perfect comfort food to warm up after a winter outdoor swim.
Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com
Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com
