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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…
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Challenge sessions for your swim training
A challenge session is one where you go above and beyond what you normally do in your regular training or…
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Staying safe on swim travels
Swimming in new places may expose you to new and unknown hazards, so take extra care, says Simon Griffiths.
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Tried and tested: Speedo Fastskin LZR Pure Valor 2.0
Do racing suits make a difference, and are they worth the money? Simon Griffiths share insights on the pros and…
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Event Review: Swim Party Algarve 2024
A unique opportunity to swim along a beautiful stretch of the Algarve coastline in Portugal.
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How to prepare for the transition to outdoor swimming
With the first open water events not long away, now is a good time to refresh your open water skills,…
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Can you tame lane rage?
Simon Griffiths plunges into a controversial topic… can you tame lane rage?
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Is swimming a political act?
Wild swimming is quietly rebellious, an act of advocacy for public rights to natural spaces, says Simon Griffiths
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Men’s swimming costumes: what to wear, where and when
We polled our readers to find out what men prefer to wear in six scenarios ranging from wild swimming, open…
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How to tailor your own swim training plan
Why do swimmers train in different ways, and what’s the best way for you to train?
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Pools in peril
Simon Griffiths looks at why pools are in peril and what the consequences might be.
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Can we make London’s rivers swimmable?
The London Assembly Environment Committee is investigating the question of how to make London's rivers swimmable through a series of…
