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River swimming in winter
First light. The Thames is flowing into London at about 400m3/s. That means nearly 1.5 million tons of water per…
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The long-term impact of lockdown on pool swimming
Simon Griffiths considers the impact of Covid on the long-term growth of swimming While we’ve been celebrating the increase in…
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Keep calm and carry on – and other sea swimming tips
Sea swimming tips aimed at swimmers taking part in near-shore organised swim events or wild swimming rather than long-distance sea…
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Would you swim in polluted water?
The more people swim, paddle and play in our rivers, the more urgent cleaning them up becomes, says Simon Griffiths
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Locked out of your pool? Are you thinking about starting wild swimming?
In England, we have a new national lockdown. For swimmers, pools (indoors and out) and open water venues have to…
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Create your own adventure
Outdoor swimming is the perfect vehicle to unleash your sense of adventure
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The attributes of lifelong swimmers
Simon Griffiths on the attributes of people who become long-term or even lifelong swimmers
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Training in open water with FORM goggles
Open water training with FORM augmented reality goggles One of the promises of the augmented reality live data feed through…
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What goes through an Olympic swimmer’s mind during the open water marathon?
Watching the men’s marathon swim at the Tokyo Olympics, I wondered what was going through the minds of the swimmers…
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Why does swimming in cold water make you feel good
Science suggests plausible mechanisms but not the full story One morning in March, I stood, shivering, on the banks of…
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Should you sign up for a long-distance open water swim this summer?
Event companies have started opening entries for this summer. I’ve seen some chat on social media from swimmers wondering if…
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Restube Active
Restube's newly designed floatation device
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SwimTrek team up with Elon Musk for new tour to the Sea of Tranquillity
Swim holiday pioneers SwimTrek are joining forces with technology entrepreneur Elon Musk for their latest adventure, the company announced today.…
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Proposed amendment to the Environment Bill could be a boon for outdoor swimmers
The Environment Bill 2019-21 currently making its way through Parliament is intended to create targets, plans and policies for improving…
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Should safe diving boards be installed at rivers?
Simon Griffiths suggests putting diving boards at rivers to offer youngsters an alternative to jumping from bridges and lock structures.…
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Outdoor swimming is back, but not as we know it
Outdoor swimming is back, but it will look very different to anything we have seen before, says Simon Griffiths. Amid…
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How has the pandemic affected open water swimming venues?
The combination of pool closures and a hot summer has seen demand boom for swimming at safe, supervised venues The combination…
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Swimming against the stream
Why swimming upriver slows you down so much, and what to do about it
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Should swimming be given special treatment in lockdown 2?
There’s a petition going around asking the government to: “Allow open-air swimming pools, lidos & lakes to open in a…
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How can I control my asthma in cold water?
We asked three expert swimmers for their advice on managing asthma when open water swimming. “My question concerns outdoor swimming…
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The Joy of Thames Swimming – and some safety tips
I’ve lived close to the Thames, near Teddington Lock, for 20 years, but – until this summer – I’ve always…
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Simon Griffiths shares an open letter to Jeremy Clarkson
Dear Jeremy, Your article in the Sunday times about wild swimming was recently brought to my attention. It was entertaining.…
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How to get started in stand up paddle boarding
With people now looking towards socially-distanced sports to occupy their time, paddle boarding could be a great option and partner…
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Eight tips to help you develop a life-long swimming habit
If you’re a life-long swimmer – and I know there are lots of you out there – you won’t need…
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Swimprint – hand-printing swimming caps in the Midlands
Gaynor Willis is a former Olympic swimmer and owner of swim cap printing business Swimprint. We caught up with her…
