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Avoiding Cold Water Shock

Avoiding Cold Water Shock

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Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth
Jun 03, 2011
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This is the time of year when northern hemisphere swimmers and triathletes are returning to open water venues for training and races. At most locations water temperatures are still pretty chilly and the shock of jumping into water this cold can make you short of breath and anxious when you start swimming. It can also cause panic attacks which are deeply…

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