I have recently moved to the East side of London, and as I began to look for sporting opportunities, something very exciting popped up. Open water swimming at the Royal Docks. At the time it seemed like a great idea: a nice swim on a Saturday morning, followed by a late breakfast in the neighbouring café. I signed up ready to conquer the river. However, there was one thing I didn’t really consider until jumping in, the water temperature. As I took my first plunge into the water, the initial shock was invigorating, to say the least. I should have expected it, as it was October… The water temperature without a wetsuit felt like a daring challenge to my endurance. The first few strokes were a battle against the cold, but gradually, my body adjusted to the temperature, and the experience transformed into an unforgettable aquatic adventure. So much so that I decided to torture, I mean challenge myself again a week later. To my biggest surprise the temperature dropped significantly since my last visit, and despite being better equipped, fighting hypothermia required much more discipline. I will surely return once the temperatures hit a solid 15 degrees, in my new wetsuit of course.
Non-league football has a buzz of its own for me, which I think surpasses the star-studded Premier League. With the winter weather finally subsiding, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to watch some true grassroots football, something I believe all football fans should experience from time to time. Many smaller clubs are suffering financially due […]
As the sun begins to make its rare appearance in the UK, it feels as though summer is right around the corner. Like many, one of the things I look forward to the most is holidays. The unfortunate truth is that it is only March, and the likelihood of precipitation is increasing every minute. That […]
I am sure that some of you reading this can relate to the feeling of having no motivation or energy to stay active regularly. After a few years of encouragement by my brother, I started playing badminton weekly, beginning in August of last year. I have surprised myself with my consistency in staying on track […]