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Rosee Woodland

7 things I wish I knew before my first open water swim event

Ironman swimmers compete for space in the pack.

If you love wild swimming, chances are you've thought about entering an open water event. Maybe you've already signed up for one and are well into your training and feeling confident in your abilities. 

Training on its own will only get you so far though. There are some useful things to know that only come from experience. So read on and get ahead of the pack, with some extra help from an open water veteran...

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