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Plunge into ice swimming competitionIce swimming is no longer a niche pursuit reserved for polar adventurers. Across the UK, swimmers are bridging the gap… 
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We’re swimming 60K in November! Will you do it too?We, the Outdoor Swimmer team, are excited to be joining the world's most ambitious virtual swim – #SwimTrek60K 
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Guildford Lido celebrates winter opening with free open dayOutdoor Swimmer attended Guildford Lido's open day to run an 'Introduction to Open Water' session 
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Mental Health Swims announces closure after six years of community impactMental Health Swims, the volunteer-led community that has supported thousands of people across the UK through inclusive, peer-led swimming meetups,… 
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Lake Windermere complete!Mental Health Swims Community Engagement Manager Sarah Groves has conquered the length of Lake Windermere. She shares her final report. 
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Want a healthy brain? Develop your swim skills!Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi reveals how developing new skills in swimming does wonders for your mental health, memory and your brain's… 
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Ankle mobility for swimmersBuilding ankle strength and flexibility can literally propel your swimming technique, supporting a more effective kick, says personal trainer Liz… 
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No comparisonsWhile Jharna Kumawat’s love of cold water swimming grew organically, her swim development only really began after her Channel relay… 
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A deep dive into menopauseDid you know October is Menopause Awareness Month? Wondering why we need such an event? Swimmer and holistic practitioner Louise… 
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Manacled menA recent record event builds on the lengthy history of swimming while handcuffed. 
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Gym swim training: a beginner’s guideWhen starting out, the goal is less about heavy lifting or complicated exercises and more about building a solid base… 
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October in the open water communityMental Health Swims announces new Swim Together partnerships and NOWCA reveals how anyone can start their open water journey at… 
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Using the pool to develop swimming in autumnAs the mornings get cooler and darker, the pool suddenly becomes more appealing this time of year… so how do… 
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Outdoor swimmers who have lived experienced of psychosis wanted for a new studyAre you an outdoor swimmer who has lived experience of psychosis? 
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The real cost of swimmingAs the popularity of outdoor swimming increases, so does the number of places where you have to pay to swim.… 
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Advocating for changeIt doesn’t take much to accommodate those with disabilities at events, says adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge 
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Swim through winter with us!Join our 4-week course via Zoom and WhatsApp to help you make the most of winter swimming - with Simon… 
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My TrygFonden Christianborg Rundt swim in CopenhagenDenmark lover Steve Marshall shares his experience of taking part in the TrygFonden Christianborg Rundt – a swim around the… 
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Ricky Holmes’ English Channel relayBluetit swimmers are now taking on the Channel in relay crossings. One swimmer, Ricky Holmes, shares his story and how… 
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Swimming laid bareWhat’s it like to take part in a swimming event with nothing but your bare skin? British Naturism’s writer Dugie… 
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The campaigning mermaid: Lindsey ColeThis month, ‘mermaid’ Lindsey Cole is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for longest distance swum using a mono… 
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Go wild, go west: Bantham Mini-SwooshRebecca Hilton headed to Level Water’s Bantham Mini-Swoosh with her 12-year-old daughter – find out how they got on 
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Best changing robes 2025: tried and tested by outdoor swimming expertsWith autumn water temperatures approaching, now is a good time to invest in or update your changing robe. Our outdoor… 
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Elite athletes are swimming length of River Thames demanding action on the sewage crisisEight world-class and Olympic swimmers representing the UK's four nations are swimming 200km in relay from the source of the… 
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Why going long and slow is good for your healthLong distance swimming is one of the best ways to build not just stamina in the water, but a foundation… 
 
                 
                 
               
			 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	