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How to get your head around long-distance swimming
Simon Griffiths offers his insights on how he mentally prepares himself for longer swims in the open water.
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What will you do for swimming this year?
While access to swimming isn’t about to disappear, it is under threat on several fronts, says Simon Griffiths. He suggests…
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Freestyle Refresher, part 4: Unleashing the power of your legs
Simon Griffiths has the fourth part of our guide to reviewing and refreshing your front crawl stroke this winter –…
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9 ways to become a faster swimmer this year
Becoming a better swimmer happens through deliberate and long-term focus rather than any radical overnight change.
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Do you need rest days from swimming training?
We answer a reader’s question about rest and recovery in a swimming training programme
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Go Swim Loch Lomond 2023
Simon Griffiths travelled to Scotland for a little dip in a big loch. Here's how he got on at Go…
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Should you train in open water or a pool?
Simon Griffiths explores the pros and cons of open water and pool training.
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Back to basics: how do I get my face in the water?
“I’m struggling to get my face in the water when swimming at my local lake, and I would love some…
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Winter Freestyle Refresher: Part 3: Using your arms in front crawl
Simon Griffiths has the third part of our guide to reviewing and refreshing your front crawl stoke this winter
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Swimming goals? Think of the bigger picture
Simon Griffiths suggests reflecting on the bigger picture when setting your swimming goals for the year
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How do I perfect my swimming catch?
There's more to swimming fast than having a perfect catch but it's worth working on
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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…
