31st October 2025. Penguin and Polar Bear Challenge.
- ccarey741
- Oct 31, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 4, 2025
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Swimming in open water is euphoric! And so good for mental health and overall well-being. I feel refreshed and energised after. Cold water swimming is my new challenge and I have been getting acclimatised to colder water. The coldest I have swam in so far is 10.5 degrees.
So, if I'm challenging myself i may as well try and raise money for the charity I work for.
I am officially participating in the Gold penguin challenge, where I have committed to swim 1000m per month in open water between 1st November 2025 and 31st March 2026. So yes, even when the water temperature is freezing!
In addition, at the last minute I have signed up for a double challenge!
Classic polar bear means I have to 'dip' up to my shoulders twice a month! The difference being, compared to a penguin, is that i have to strip off my wetsuit and anything else to keep me warm and dip in literally just my swimming costume!
More information here https://polarbearchallenges.com
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