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Walk more to swim faster
Simon Griffiths shares how walking can benefit your swimming, and lead you to more interesting swimming locations.
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Boulter’s to Bray Swim – 2024 event cancelled
We ask: Is it appropriate to cancel a river swimming race because of pollution fears two months ahead of the…
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Six ways to get more horizontal while swimming
Improving your body position will help you swim faster for less effort
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Swims that shaped me: Simon Griffiths
Outdoor Swimmer founder Simon Griffiths shares the swims that have shaped his life over the years, from his childhood swimming…
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How to invent your own swimming drills
We use swimming drills to help us focus on and improve our technique. There are lots to choose from but…
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It’s time to start planning your summer of swimming
Brush up on your open water skills and plan ahead now to make the most of summer swimming season, says…
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How to maintain your outdoor swimming kit
How not to be an “all the gear and no idea” swimmer. Simon Griffiths has your guide to maintaining your…
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Swim faster next year
Focus on general fitness and health for long-term improvements in your swimming
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How to fall in love with swimming
If you want to be a lifelong swimmer, it’s a big help if you love swimming. That might sound obvious,…
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Best prescription swimming goggles: How to choose the right pair
Whether it’s clearly sighting a course, deciphering the lido clock or simply enjoying the scenery, having the correct prescription goggles…
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Is it time for a spring review of your open water swimming kit?
How to check if your open water swimming kit is ready for the open water season, how to repair a…
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What’s the motivation behind your open water swimming goal?
When you set your open water swimming goals, what really matters is your underlying reasons.
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Outdoor Swimming and the #Sewagescandal – how bad is It?
You can keep outdoor swimming despite the flood of bad news about sewage pollution
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Eastern Bay Ice Mile 2024
Simon Griffiths went along to watch (but not participate in) this popular ice mile event in Dublin.
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How hard is it to swim the Channel as part of a relay?
We spoke with Louise Campbell, a partner with Moore Barlow LLP and a member of the Aspire Eagles, who crossed…
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A celebration of swim travel
Get ready to embrace the travel and adventure opportunities in swimming, says Simon Griffiths.
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Take your front crawl outside
Adapt your swimming to open water: sighting and navigation. Simon Griffiths has your guide.
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Freestyle Refresher Course Part 5: Putting it all together
Body position and balance, breathing, arms and legs – How to pull it all together.
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Freestyle Refresher, part 4: Unleash the power of your legs
The fourth part of our guide to reviewing and refreshing your front crawl stroke is all about the kick action.
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Freestyle Refresher – Part 3: Using your arms in front crawl
In part 3 of our freestyle refresher course, improve your pull
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Freestyle refresher course Part 2: body position, action and reaction
Here we look at your body position in the water, and how your body responds to various actions.
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How to complete the Great North Swim and Swimrun
Pick the right distance, plan your nutrition, be confident in your kit and pace yourself. Simon Griffiths shares insight from…
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Freestyle Refresher Course Part 1: Breathing for front crawl
How to identify areas for improvement in your front crawl and work out what to do.
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Winter freestyle refresher, part 5: putting it all together
Reflecting on the various components covered in his front crawl refresher series – body position and balance, breathing arms and…
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Vindication Swim: new film celebrates Mercedes Gleitze
In cinemas from 8 March, the Vindication Swim is a beautiful celebration of overcoming the odds
