Mid Life Athlete

S1E20 The Inside Story: Swimming in the Antarctic polar circle

July 19, 2021 Jason Smith & Greg Ryan Season 1 Episode 20
Mid Life Athlete
S1E20 The Inside Story: Swimming in the Antarctic polar circle
Show Notes

Jason and Greg chat to Cath Pendleton,  otherwise known as the 'Merthyr Mermaid'. Cath was the first person to swim an ice mile inside the Antarctic polar circle in 2020.   An incredible ice /cold water swimmer who talks all about the sport, her challenges and how you could take your first plunge into cold water swimming.
PS: there are health benefits..honest

If you want to see Cath in action the documentary is on BBC iplayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000qnb4/the-merthyr-mermaid

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