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Why I like ‘boring’ swim training sets
If you race over longer distances, these long repetitive sessions help build the fitness you need plus teach you pace…
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From Fire to Ice: Ram Barkai (Book Review)
The story behind a man’s obsession with cold water swimming Ram Barkai grew up on a kibbutz in Israel, built…
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Product Review: Zoggs Prescription Goggles
Glasses wearers have two options: either pay a substantial sum of money to an optician to get goggles made with…
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No one’s impressed by your abuse of swimmers
Giles Coren and the Times have stooped too low in their search for eyeballs Initially, I was going to ignore…
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Fastnet: The Final Challenge, by Stephen Redmond
What does it take to swim the Oceans Seven? Or rather, what did it take to become the first person…
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To avoid hypothermia, do sweat the small stuff
Even short winter dips need planning and preparation I once watched a swimmer taking part in a long-distance cold water…
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Why aren’t I a faster swimmer?
Why your swimming training might not be delivering the results you want, and what to do about it.
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Risk, benefit and perception in cold water swimming
Science can't give us a formula for how long to stay in cold water but it can guide our thinking…
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AquaMasters Turquoise Swim Series – Turkey
Simon Griffiths was a guest of AquaMasters in Turkey at their events in Bodrum, Marmaris and Göcek over two weekends…
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Why is early morning swim training so hard?
Morning training is a fact of life for many swimmers. There are ways to make them easier.
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Are you a strong enough swimmer to do an event?
For your sake, and that of your fellow swimmers, take a moment to consider if you're ready for that event…
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After-drop is real (and how to deal with it)
Simon Griffiths discusses the realities of “after-drop” and how swimmers can manage it. If you have spent any time hanging…
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Cold water swimming: a guide to temperature
Do you like your water 'balmy' and 'alright (once you get used to it)' or 'effing cold'? Read on for…
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Marathon Swims – 10km in the pool
A challenging but fun way to swim 10km, with an option to raise funds for good causes. Simon Griffiths talks…
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Why winter swimming is not as dangerous as you might think
We are repeatedly told how dangerous it is to swim in cold water but the risks are mostly under our…
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Even melons get “after-drop”
Even melons get “after-drop” and this proves that it’s not caused by cold blood returning to your core. When you…
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How to prepare for a swim training session
When you prepare for a swim training session, it can make a big difference to how you feel in the…
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How do I stop myself swimming too fast?
Part of our “You Asked, We Answered” series You asked One thing I have noticed about my swimming training: I…
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How to swim safely with weeds
“You will get dragged down by weeds!” Just one of many anxious thoughts that might go through a swimmer's mind…
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Volunteers sought for study on impact of outdoor swimming on mood and mental health
The University of Portsmouth and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are launching a study to look at the impact of…
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Callum Eade becomes the 100th person to cross the North Channel
Callum Eade of New Zealand became the 100th person to cross the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland on 8…
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Diary of A Wandering Swimmer – a crawl from a llyn
Kate Gillwood takes part in an event and makes an ungainly exit By Kate Gillwood Kate Gillwood was born in…
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Advantages of getting older as a swimmer
While perceived wisdom is doom and gloom for swimmers as we get older, there are some advantages.
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Outdoor swimmers, swim smart in the heat
As outdoor swimmers, particularly those of us that live in a northern European country, our biggest concern is often how…
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Local community delivers RLSS Water Smart Award
Volunteers teach school children the basics of open water safety
