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When you look back on your year, what do you see? What stands out?
Remember to look back on your swimming adventures as well as forwards, says Simon Griffiths
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How to remove your neoprene accessories fast
Check out these tips we’ve curated from the Outdoor Swimmer team and social media to avoid getting colder than necessary…
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Winter freestyle refresher: 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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7 ways to sprint faster in swimming
We look at how long distance swimmers can become better sprinters, and if there are consequences for trying
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Can remote coaching from a physiotherapist be effective for open water swimmers?
In some cases, doing the right exercises can help fix a swimming-related injury
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Ultraswim 33.3 #2 Montenegro 2023
Part race, part holiday, part endurance challenge and one unforgettable adventure. Simon Griffiths reveals what it was like taking part…
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Is pollution in rivers getting worse? And what can you do about it?
Campaigners have elevated awareness of sewage pollution to the point that has become an important political issue. But how bad…
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Is cold water harder to swim in because it’s ‘thicker’?
As water cools, it becomes both more dense and more viscous but are those the reasons it's harder to swim…
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First look: Zoggs new wetsuit range
We got a sneak preview of the new range of wetsuits from Zoggs
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How and why should I practise kicking?
I wear a wetsuit and barely kick my legs when I swim in open water but I’ve been told I…
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Winter Freestyle Refresher: Breathing for front crawl
How to identify areas for improvement and work out what to do. Your winter freestyle refresher by Simon Griffiths.
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Life in the slow fast lane: how to train in a public pool session
“I’m struggling with pool swimming in public sessions: how can I get a proper swim done?” Simon Griffiths has advice…
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How to ditch your wetsuit for winter swimming
"For a 10-minute winter swim, I'm not sure wearing a wetsuit is worth it. What do you think?" Simon Griffiths…
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Somerset Swim Retreats
Simon Griffiths took a weekend off racing for some welcome rest and recreation in the South West of England… but…
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Event Review: Dock2Dock – London Royal Docks
Readers Pim Kalisvaart and Nicky Rough share their experience of swimming Dock2Dock, a London event that offers open water swims…
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Two modes swim training
Simon Griffiths explains why it's beneficial to have two modes for your swimming training, which can sometimes mean leaving the…
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River users join forces to protest against Thames Water’s abstraction plans
Wild swimmers alongside rowers, anglers and other river users protested against Thames Water's plans to abstract millions of gallons of…
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It’s time to start preparing for winter swimming
The easiest way to acclimatise to winter swimming is to start in the summer swim outside regularly through autumn.
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Boost your outdoor swimming confidence by doing an event
It sounds counter-intuitive but doing an open water swimming event can boost your swimming confidence.
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How to master bilateral breathing
"I’ve been told I need to do bilateral breathing for open water swimming but I can’t! What should I do?"
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How to train with other people
While your training buddy won't necessarily be doing the same strokes as you, swimming with other people can be enjoyable…
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The importance of a swimming community
Simon Griffiths reflects on what makes swimming communities special, and how you can make them even better.
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All the Lakes Without a Break
Outdoor Swimmer catches up with Matt Dawson after he set a new record in the Lake District
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Clean the ocean by swimming – join our ClimateGames challenges
Outdoor Swimmer readers removed 40kg of plastic from the ocean through swimming in June and July.
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Restore playfulness to your outdoor swimming
Swimming has the capacity to bring out our playful side, say Simon Griffiths.
