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Fewer than 1% of Jamaica's beaches are accessible to the public
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (75+ words) WBUR Jamaica, famous for its beautiful beaches and culture, is a hot destination for many American vacationers. However, a private sector-fueled monopoly means fewer than 1% of the country's beaches are freely accessible for the public. Host Tiziana Dearing speaks to…...
'The Plunge' takes a deep dive into the growing sport of ice swimming
2+ week, 5+ day ago (166+ words) Writer Chris Ballard started off writing about the growing sport of ice swimming and the thousands of devotees from around the world who swear by swimming up to a mile in water below 41-degrees Fahrenheit. The next thing he knew,…...
Swimmers race in the Chicago River for first time in nearly 100 Years
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (130+ words) For the first time in 98 years, an organized swim has taken place in the Chicago River. On Sunday, 263 swimmers participated in an open-water swim in downtown Chicago, competing in one-mile and two-mile events to raise money for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis…...
Southie pool reopens to public as Boston officials continue push to renovate facilities
1+ year, 6+ day ago (403+ words) City officials celebrated the opening of the Condon pool in South Boston on Tuesday after it had been closed for several months for repairs. However, seven of the city's public pools — about one third — remain closed. The city has been…...
Swimmers fight to keep pollution out of the the River Avon to keep it safe for swimming
1+ year, 1+ week ago (171+ words) The River Avon runs through Bristol, England, where there's a dedicated community of open water swimmers who swim in the river. Some do it all year long, even though sewer overflow runs into the... The River Avon runs through Bristol,…...
Returning to triathlons in midlife helped me return to myself
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (403+ words) “Don’t joke!” I scold him, before the whistle blows, and we’re off. As I run, I repeat my list of priorities like a mantra: 1. don't get injured 2. enjoy the race 3. don't get lost in the woods 4. complete the triathlon. These…...