Surfing is a fun and enjoyable experience for anyone. Not only is it a great sport, but it gives you the ability to navigate your way through the waves. As well as this, it makes you more appreciative of the ocean and nature! Although, when learning how to surf it is unavoidable for mistakes to be made.
Has the thought of riding a fiberglass board on top of the moving ocean taken your fancy? Maybe you have seen surfers out in the water having an amazing time, or you watched some incredible videos.
We would like to give a massive warm welcome to our latest Charlie McLeod Sporting Ambassador Esmée Gregorius. Esmée is an up and coming surfer within the UK and we are very excited to announce that she will be sporting our Charlie McLeod gear this season.
As the cold draws in, many people leave the open water swimming behind and return to the pool. This time of the year is the perfect time to reflect on your swimming and refresh your technique.
It is said that champions are made in the off-season. This part of the season is considered to be the most underestimated part of the triathlon training cycle. But, knowing how to tackle the off-season and the period of time before the base training can be a tricky road to navigate.
Every winter, people who have enjoyed outdoor summer swimming often push themselves further and try to continue through the colder, darker months. Cold-water swimming, or winter swimming as it is also known as is said to be a refreshing, life-affirming and exhilarating experience.
We all know that taking part in any sporting activity can have a positive impact on our health, but what exactly is the point in going through the effort to take part in outdoor swimming, when you could just go for a run for example? In this post we want to explain some of the main health benefits of outdoor swimming, and why it can be a better option than other sporting activities.
Greetings from wet and windy Shoreham-by-Sea! Just thought you'd like to know that we are loving our Charlie McLeod robes - nice and toasty after our morning swims.
Drove with bathing suit under the sports cloak 15 mins to Crummock Water, 9 degrees outside, not sure of water temp. No wind, no rain. At the lake shore swopped running shoes for swimming shoes, reluctantly whipped off the very cosy and comfortable swim cloak, stuffed it in its bag, strapped Lomo tow float round middle and walked into the lake.
In 2012 I was a recreational swimmer, swimming occasionally, plodding up and down the pool for about 20 lengths (500m, which is my warm up now) maybe 30 on a good day. I lacked drive, and would often just stop and look around with no real purpose, but it was fun and I enjoyed it.
Open-water swimming is a great way to train, and being able to enjoy the warm weather makes it all the better. Many triathletes are beginning to include outdoor swimming sessions into their weekly training, therefore it is vital that you know how to keep yourself safe if you’re hoping to join
