What's the chances of catching something nasty?
Flavadave
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The chances are probably low.If you have a low immune system then the probability will be increased.So you would have as much chance as getting swine flu walking through the local shopping center.
Weil's disease is mostly prevalent in still water,and the local rat population being present.So if you take suitable precautions,then there shouldn't have too much to worry about,check for open wounds and make sure they are suitably covered/disinfected etc,there is some rumour about drinking coke after swimming to kill any 'nasties' that you might have swallowed.
Your mind is now in overdrive thinking about it,so stop,be sensible,and if it is Weil's Disease you are probably doubled up in pain,sweating profusely,and burning up like an effergy on a bonfire.
So chances of catching something is very slim.
Weil's disease is mostly prevalent in still water,and the local rat population being present.So if you take suitable precautions,then there shouldn't have too much to worry about,check for open wounds and make sure they are suitably covered/disinfected etc,there is some rumour about drinking coke after swimming to kill any 'nasties' that you might have swallowed.
Your mind is now in overdrive thinking about it,so stop,be sensible,and if it is Weil's Disease you are probably doubled up in pain,sweating profusely,and burning up like an effergy on a bonfire.
So chances of catching something is very slim.
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Full fat coke is the way forward as soon as poss after an OW swim.... it kills anything that you pick up on the lake....:)
Even in races you can use it... has to be flat though otherwise youll be burping the rest of the race lol
After Eton, I was on the bog all day (both ends) and into the next which I can only put down to swallowing some of the contents of the lake.
Also went swimming in the Serpentine on Tuesday evening and since I'm now getting a cold I'm terrified I've got weils disease and my kidneys are going to pack up any minute!
What's the deal? Am I risking my health every time I go OW swimming?
F.E.A.R creeping in...
don't let it worry you,just be aware that it is slightly possible,OW swimming is hugely enjoyable,and less prone to incident than cycling or running(if you are OW aware)
Not sure what Coke does to kill bacteria, does it have to be full fat Coke or will diet be OK? Will Pepsi do instead? Is there any science behind this or is it made up bollocks?
I suppose that if it works for you menatlly then there must be a place for it in your kit bag.
Weils diease is mostly caught from stagnent water I believe I you would n ot want to swim in that. Rynes are a big carrier as well.
Just avoid the rats and keep it as clean as possible. The sea seems a good start! No rats in salt water. Sharks and Crocs though. Jelly fish. Sting rays Barracude..............................................Wind surfers, ships. Sewage pipes. AAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH can we swim anywhere safely??????
Might just be the placebo effect, but if it works for you then why not.
You're right. I am manning up as I write this email... I'm gonna drink the thames dry on Sunday!
How can you do that in a wetsuit or tri suit?????
Bet that 15C pond is looking pretty inviting now.
I saw a guy being pursued by a swan last week, it stuck with for ages, keeping 10 feet behind him. The bloke was totally oblivious but it was one if the funniest things I've seen.
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