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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.
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The Black Swimming Association shares new research findings
The Black Swimming Association (BSA) have released their latest research into the aquatic experiences, barriers and behaviours of the UK’s…
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How I’m preparing for my next 10km marathon swim
How to build a training plan for a long distance swim that fits around your life.
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Don’t miss out on the joys of outdoor swimming because of sewage pollution
Sewage pollution is a scandal but it doesn’t mean the end of wild swimming
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Want to learn more about river swimming? Try kayaking
Whether learning how to find the fastest flow of water or avoiding hazards unique to rivers, Simon Griffiths suggests trying…
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Interview with Olympic swimmer Hector Pardoe
Olympic Marathon Swimmer Hector Pardoe tells us what happened in Tokyo and how elite open water swimming could be made…
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Swimming in rivers
Having an understanding of how water moves in rivers and how to use that to your advantage will help you…
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How to train for bodysurfing
This pool training session will put you in good stead for catching a wave in the sea.
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Readers’ Swims: Lanzarote to Fuerteventura
Mark Johansen tackled the 16km Bocaina Strait while on holiday
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No training? No worries! Six ways to make the most of an event when you’re unfit
If you’re wavering about signing up for an event because of worries about your fitness, whether it’s your first mile…
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Swimming in Lake Malawi National Park
Lake Malawi – the world’s ninth largest lake covering an area larger than Wales – is where Dennis Lupenga learnt to…
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Why do an open water event?
Do I have to be a fast swimmer? Do I need to swim front crawl? Will I get pushed under…
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Swim to Remove Plastic from the Ocean
Outdoor Swimmer's partnership with Climategames enables you to reduce plastic pollution
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Swimming the Lakes – as fast as possible
Matt Dawson wants to swim the 13 publicly accessible lakes of the Lake District in a record time Outdoor Swimmer:…
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Pressure from the EA sinks the Jubilee River Swim
The Environment Agency has refused to give a permit for the 2023 staging of a popular marathon swim
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Practise pool turns to improve your outdoor swimming
Simon Griffiths explains how practising turns in the pool can help add strength and conditioning training to your open water…
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Unexpected conflicts over water water use
Simon Griffiths reflects on how water projects can have unintended consequences.
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How to get the most from a swimming event
You won't regret signing up to an event, says Simon Griffiths. Here's how to make the most of the experience.
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Pool skills: underwater dolphin kick
Improve your swimming with an underwater dolphin kick, says Simon Griffiths.
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Tips for swimming underwater
Relax and take it slow: Simon Griffiths shares some tips for underwater swimming.
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Is endless summer swimming a dream come true?
Do you embrace the cold and celebrate the changing seasons, or would endless summer swimming be a dream come true?…
