I like to nerd out on stats – JJK040 - a podcast by Karen Parry outdoor swimming

If most of your social media is wild swimming connected, chances are you already follow this week's podcast guest, James 'Jumpy' Kirby.



James chronicles his swims, both photographically and in terms of key data. When I bumped into him back in February 2019 at Millerground in Cumbria after a swim, I recognised him instantly from Facebook!



It was such a joy to finally meet up with him properly in October 2019, to swim together at Colwith Force and then to record a podcast with him.



He is a real adventurer. Heading out, up into the hills, ice axe packed, looking for frozen tarns to swim in. Or on warmer days, hiking 39km and doing 14 dips along the way!



I think what I enjoyed most of all about meeting him, was how easy it was to chat and laugh about wild swimming. Strangers quickly become friends, and anytime I've over in the lake District from now on I'll be calling on James to come swim with me.



This is the last episode of 2019. I'll be back in 2020 with new guests, and an exciting sponsor who I cannot wait to collaborate with!



Have an awesome December everyone. May your water be cold with ice on the top x



Things we talk about



Gilly, Gurnal Dubs, Outdoor Swimmer magazine, Blea Tarn, High Dam, Red Tarn, Colwith Force, Lake Bled, 2019 Scottish winter swimming championships, Capernwray, Buoy 13, Wim Hof.

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