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Fastnet: The Final Challenge, by Stephen Redmond
What does it take to swim the Oceans Seven? Or rather, what did it take to become the first person…
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To avoid hypothermia, do sweat the small stuff
Even short winter dips need planning and preparation I once watched a swimmer taking part in a long-distance cold water…
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Why aren’t I a faster swimmer?
Why your swimming training might not be delivering the results you want, and what to do about it.
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Risk, benefit and perception in cold water swimming
Science can't give us a formula for how long to stay in cold water but it can guide our thinking…
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AquaMasters Turquoise Swim Series – Turkey
Simon Griffiths was a guest of AquaMasters in Turkey at their events in Bodrum, Marmaris and Göcek over two weekends…
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Why is early morning swim training so hard?
Morning training is a fact of life for many swimmers. There are ways to make them easier.
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Are you a strong enough swimmer to do an event?
For your sake, and that of your fellow swimmers, take a moment to consider if you're ready for that event…
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After-drop is real (and how to deal with it)
Simon Griffiths discusses the realities of “after-drop” and how swimmers can manage it. If you have spent any time hanging…
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Cold water swimming: a guide to temperature
Do you like your water 'balmy' and 'alright (once you get used to it)' or 'effing cold'? Read on for…
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Marathon Swims – 10km in the pool
A challenging but fun way to swim 10km, with an option to raise funds for good causes. Simon Griffiths talks…
