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Never stop exploring
Raised by the sea in Western Australia, Madoc Lanfear Appleby has found challenge, calm and meaning in open water swimming
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Events and wildlife
Alice Dearing shares her experience about how to deal with wildlife when taking part in events and competition
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Get event ready with Vassos Alexander
How to swim your best at the Great North Swim and other open water events this summer – with sports…
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Swimming with wildlife: wonder, responsibility and the fear factor
Swimming with wildlife is not a right, it’s a privilege, one that depends on healthy ecosystems, responsible operators, informed swimmers,…
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How to boost your endurance and swim stronger
Boosting endurance in the pool isn’t just about swimming more laps, says swim coach Nicola Butler. It’s about training smarter,…
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Win an incredible Thule Keswick Mountain Festival Prize Bundle
We’ve teamed up with Thule Keswick Mountain Festival to offer readers a chance of winning a fantastic festival package –…
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The Thames: London’s wildlife artery
Far from being “biologically dead”, the Thames is a great place for wildlife, says Simon Griffiths
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Sharing the river
Swimmers witness nature like no other outdoor pursuit, says Sophie Etheridge
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Win a Zoggs Open Water Swimsuit
Tell us why cold water swimming is so important to you for a chance to win one of five Zoggs…
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London to get its first designated bathing area on the River Thames
An idyllic stretch of river at Ham and Kingston could become London's first river bathing site on the Thames, thanks…
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Your next trip: explore, swim, volunteer and change lives
Overseas adventures, discovering new countries, swimming in exciting new places… why not add volunteering to the experience with SwimTayka?
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The open water community has doubled since 2017
A new report highlighting the economic and social benefits of outdoor activity in the UK recognises the continued rise of…
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How to keep swimming strong as you age, with World Record Holder Deborah Gardner
How do you keep swimming strong and even improving into your 50s, 60s and beyond? Long distance swimmer Deborah Gardner…
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Sustain your swims: Italian wedding soup with lentils
Chef and food writer Claire Thomson shares healthy meals for longer swims from her new book, One Pan Beans. Try…
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Meet Laura Hall
Laura Hall is an award-winning author, travel writer and journalist based in Copenhagen. Her new book, The Year I Lay…
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Sustain your swims: Split pea and ham soup
Chef and food writer Claire Thomson shares healthy meals for longer swims from her new book, One Pan Beans. Try…
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Winter joy! Your icy swimming pics
Winter sunsets, bobble hats and that bright red post-swim glow - thank you for sharing your winter swimming photos with…
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Freezin’ for a reason every season
Proud stepdad Duncan Baird wonders if his daughter Grace is part mermaid, not just because of the way she glides…
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A democratic activity
When Jharna Kumawat first started outdoor swimming, she didn’t realise access to safe water was such a huge issue but…
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Flying south to swim
In search of warmer waters, Ben Lane booked a trip to Lanzarote and discovered a treasure trove of stunning coastlines…
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Is teaching swimming one of the happiest jobs in the UK?
Swimming teachers across England have every reason to smile this soggy January according to a new survey by the Institute…
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A vision for tidal Thames swimming
Could a revived historic swim become a new flagship event for London?
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Boost your strength and mobility for better movement
Make 2026 the year you move better – understanding the link between strength and mobility, says personal trainer Liz Lowe
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Sustainable fitness for 2026
When fitness becomes part of your life rather than something extra you have to “fit in,” you are far more…
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Use the pool to transform your technique
Swim coach Nicola Butler explains how using pool features, from the lane ropes to pool markings, can improve your swim…
