
Wild Atlantic Swimming: 0 to 10 km
by Stephen McDermott
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Pub Date Jan 20 2025 | Archive Date Feb 03 2025
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Description
Dive into the transformative world of open water swimming with Wild Atlantic Swimming: 0 to 10 km, a powerful guide that takes you from beginner to endurance swimmer. Whether you're stepping into the sea for the first time or training for long-distance challenges, this book provides everything you need to build confidence, strength, and technique in the open water.
Drawing from personal experience, the author shares an inspiring journey—from short therapeutic dips in the Atlantic Ocean to completing a 10 km solo swim for charity. Blending storytelling with practical insights, this book equips you with essential knowledge, including:
✅ Understanding Open Water Swimming – Embrace the freedom of swimming beyond the pool, adapt to changing conditions, and overcome common fears.
✅ Water Safety & Mental Preparation – Learn crucial safety techniques, how to read water conditions, and develop mental resilience for endurance swimming.
✅ Structured Training Plans – Step-by-step guides to progress from short swims to long-distance challenges, with drills designed to refine technique and efficiency.
✅ Nutrition & Recovery – Fuel your body for endurance, prevent injuries, and optimize recovery with expert-backed dietary strategies and stretching techniques.
✅ Race Day & Big Swim Tips – Master pacing, hydration, and race-day strategies to conquer your biggest swim yet.
More than just a training guide, Wild Atlantic Swimming: 0 to 10 km is a heartfelt exploration of the power of the ocean, personal transformation, and the resilience that comes with pushing beyond your limits. Whether you're chasing a personal milestone or looking for an escape in nature, this book will inspire you to take the plunge.
🌊 The open water awaits—are you ready to dive in?
Available Editions
ISBN | 9789696492047 |
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Featured Reviews

I never thought I’d be so captivated by a book about swimming, but Wild Atlantic Swimming: 0 to 10 km completely pulled me in. It’s both an inspiring personal journey and a practical guide to tackling open water, whether you’re a nervous first-timer or aiming for endurance milestones. The mix of personal experience, safety tips, and training plans makes it easy to follow, and I especially loved how it made long-distance swimming feel accessible, even for someone who has only ever waded in. If you’ve ever considered dipping your toes into open water swimming—or just want a motivating read—this book is a fantastic place to start.

Holy seaweed, this book is the real deal! 🌊 Wild Atlantic Swimming: 0 to 10 km isn’t just about swimming—it’s about conquering fears, pushing limits, and falling in love with the wild, salty embrace of the ocean. The author doesn’t just hand you a boring old training plan; they take you on an adventure, sharing personal triumphs, wipeouts, and everything in between. Whether you’re a doggy-paddler or dreaming of a marathon swim, this book will hype you up, teach you what you need, and make you want to sprint to the nearest coastline. If you're ready to trade the treadmill for the tides, this book is your new best friend. 🏊♂️💦