Thinking about swimming in the future? try some books about swimming. There is one I have read before which is unique in its approach: it looks at swimming in literature and art. It is called Haunts of the Black Masseur.
interestingly, there is a vimeo of the book for those who like to see the film rather than read the book: https://vimeo.com/260658367 ancient classical world, paintings by Turner to Johnny Weissmuller and Esther Williams (a serious diver as well as swimmer, as well as synchronised swimmer). The author died last year which is when I heard about him. He actually narrates part of the film. I liked it.
Thinking of swimming in hibernation is a bit like watching the film instead of the book.
I enjoy books about feats of swimmers. There is the book by Adam Walker Man v Ocean. I also liked a book by American swimmer— who never managed to cross the English Channel successfully but tried 4 times I think. I found it a very moving: In Cold Water by Mike Humphreys
You should check our Adam Walker’s swim videos on social media. Poetry in Motion.
As for movement – which I am doing even less of – I have come across arm swinging. Here is a shot of someone doing it but check it out for a bit of circulation etc:
I am still reading police procedurals on top of work with an occasional break for reading social media and then a break to watch tv. Nothing good to report EXCEPT that I disliked the books of Tana French on which Dublin Murders on T V is based and the TV show has the same big flaws that the books did. Just saying
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Anne
April 10, 2020 at 11:47 am
Excellent subject matter!
Might I recommend Blind Ambition by James Pittar? The cover photo is fantastic just saying 😉
Jac
April 10, 2020 at 1:03 pm
I hope he makes it across the ditch one day! Four failed attempts is a really big achievement nonetheless!
Elizabeth Stewart
April 10, 2020 at 2:44 pm
Yes. I’ve heard great reviews about the photographer
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Edwina harrison
April 10, 2020 at 3:15 pm
😂😉
Edwina harrison
April 10, 2020 at 3:16 pm
Thanks for the tips Elizabeth
Lucy C
April 10, 2020 at 7:54 pm
Thanks for all the reading recommendations Elizabeth! At least we have plenty of time on our hands!
David
April 11, 2020 at 10:42 am
Shane Gould’s autobiography “Tumble Turns” is the story of arguably our greatest swimmer ever. Also Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery on ABC featured SG a few months ago, available on iView.
Btw I lost one grey fin, a DMC Elite in XL (right) on the way back into Manly Beach on Monday 30 April 2020. If anyone finds it I’d be very grateful 😜 to get it back. Or, I could sell you the left one.
Elizabeth Stewart
April 11, 2020 at 10:56 am
I have read Shane Gould ‘s book. Great read. I admired her before she won Survivor but was glad she did. Although I could not watch it
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Elizabeth
April 11, 2020 at 11:07 am
That ABC show is fab. Thanks!
David
April 11, 2020 at 9:15 pm
* Of course, that date should have been 30 March 2020