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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?…
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Swimmers converge on Lake Bled for the IWSA World Championships
A winter swimming event held in Slovenia’s picture-perfect Lake Bled: Simon Griffiths reports from the 13th IWSA World Championships.
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AI: A new source for swim training inspiration
Artificial Intelligence can provide ideas for coaches and swimmers, Simon Griffiths reveals.
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A pool training session for the solar equinox
Simon Griffiths shares a threshold pace pool training session designed to be used at any time of year, targeted at…
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7 Reasons to stop procrastinating with open water swimming event entries
It's time to stop differing and make your event choices. Entering early benefits you and event organisers.
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Retaining the joy of swim training
Simon Griffiths on prioritising the process of swim training, rather than the end goal of completing a challenge.
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How to do a self analysis of your swimming
Simon Griffiths plans out a training session that finds out more about how you swim and where there are opportunities…
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River swimming guide
Rivers can be wonderful places to swim but can be hazardous. Our guide shows you how to stay safe to…
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How the cost of living crisis has affected your swimming
In our Attitudes to Outdoor Swimming survey, almost one in three swimmers say the cost of the living crisis has…
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Trends in Outdoor Swimming 2023
Our annual review of what's happening in the world of outdoor swimming.
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Event review: IISA GB 2023 Championships
The GB Ice swimming Championships were held in Sandford Park Lido and the 11 and 12 of February with races…
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The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival
A family-friendly day by the river with swims for everyone I need to declare upfront that I have a conflict…
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Teddington Bluetits disrupt Thames Water filming
When Thames Water decided to use a stretch of the river near Teddington Lock to film a new advert, they…
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The “bash-wild-swimming” genre is already getting boring
Wild swimming has become a target of those who make a living mocking people and topics they know little about.…
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Don’t Panic About SIPE
Swimming Induced Pulmonary Oedema is a risk swimmers should be aware of. It's not a reason to stop swimming.
