The human circulatory system is made up of spongy arteries and veins that carry our blood supply (and oxygen) to every tissue. Arteries carry red, oxygen rich blood away from the heart and lungs while blue-tinged veins carry it back. This vast and complex network of vessels would extend more than 100 000 miles long for an adult, if they were lined up end to end, they would circle the equator four times!
Read MoreI am standing exposed in my swimmers with only a towel wrapped around me at the edge of an ice bath surrounded by a crowd of strangers. My heart is pounding, goose bumps upon my skin and the sound hitting my ear is hollow. Anticipation is high, energy is soaring, thoughts are roaring and my resistance is strong whilst my worry is rising.
Read MoreI am standing exposed in my swimmers with only a towel wrapped around me at the edge of an ice bath surrounded by a crowd of strangers.
My heart is pounding, goose bumps upon my skin and the sound hitting my ear is hollow.
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