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Clair Harris celebrates her 60th by completing the 13 Lakes Challenge
Not only did she become the first woman to complete the 13 Lakes Challenge, she also swam without a wetsuit…
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Three Lakes – Three Countries – One Day
Hector Pardoe completes an epic Three Lakes challenge while raising awareness of water pollution and funds for Surfers Against Sewage
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A new formula for open water racing: the 3k Knockout
World Aquatics have found a new way to add drama to open water swimming
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Turkish swimming plus Turkish hospitality
Simon Griffiths heads to Kemer in Turkey for a 3-day swimming holiday exploring the Lycian coast
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Is urban swimming a threat to swimming freedom?
There's a growing movement to make our cities more swimmable - but this usually means created controlled swimming spots rather…
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How to develop a swim product – the Otion® story
From brainwave to making waves – how SwimForTri and Drag2Zero created an innovative technical swim paddle from scratch
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It’s all going swimmingly for Vassos Alexander
Sometimes the dreams that get away make the best books, as Simon Griffiths finds out from sports presenter Vassos Alexander…
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How to get ready for swimming in rough water
It’s a mental as much as a physical thing, says Simon Griffiths
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Why you should keep your event mementos
They are much more than clutter and dust collectors Last weekend I was hoping to swim at an event in…
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The joys of a swim career
Simon Griffiths reflects on the joys and benefits of working in swimming
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Help protect this beautiful Thames swimming spot
Thames Water plans to destroy my swimming spot. Can you help prevent them?
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Swimming around the Isle of Wight
Matt Dawson plans to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight as part of an island triathlon. He tells us about his…
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Don’t panic about panic
How to stay calm during an open water event
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Swimming at the limit of your capabilities
Should you stay or should you go? How to make difficult decisions when things get tough on long swims.
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Swimming around the world
Simon Griffiths shares how to make the most of your next swim abroad.
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Great River Swim, Ireland
Simon Griffiths swam 12km down the River Shannon with Gaelforce Events
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Learn to sprint on an endurance swim
Simon Griffiths analyses the value of changing pace on long distance swims
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Events offer so much more than the chance to race
Simon Griffiths laments the closure of Henley Swim and reminds swimmers why it's important to keep taking part in events…
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So you want to swim backstroke outdoors?
Backstroke is perfect for relaxing and admiring the sky, whether it’s clouds, a full moon or a sunrise. It’s also…
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Remember to warm up, even when it’s not ‘cold’
There are benefits to warming up before any swim, even a wild or recreational swim, says Simon Griffiths.
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Why you need to think beyond the thermometer
As outdoor water temperatures rise, it’s tempting to swim further and stay in longer. Simon shares his recent experience that…
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How to bring open water events and challenges into your training
In May, inland water temperatures in the UK start reaching the point where longer open water swims are possible, if…
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Does the Sewage Scandal have a silver lining?
Worried about swimming in light of the Sewage Scandal? How to use newly available data to swim with confidence.
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Swimming is training for life
Simon Griffiths encourages you to widen your swimming repertoire!
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Water temperature: when warm is cold
One swimmer's warm will be another swimmer's cold. Simon Griffiths on the danger of speaking subjectively when it comes to…
