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Fifty, fuelled and finally across the finish line
After turning 50, taking a month off from training and questioning whether she could swim two miles, ZONE3 winner Miaya…
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Can citizen science help bring our rivers back from the brink?
Back from the brink: The Rivers Trust explains why we need better data to tackle extreme river environments
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Dip at the Docks in Liverpool: MPs support the Clean Water Bill
Culture Secretary and Sports Minister take the plunge for clean water at Labour Conference
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Windermere hosts UK’s biggest gathering of outdoor swimming researchers
From jellyfish to sewage, Windermere played host to the year’s sharpest thinking on the water we swim in
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Two swimmers, one memorable weekend
This year Jharna Kumawat set out to swim the length of Lake Annecy in the French Alps, it didn’t always…
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A changing robe that turns heads
After 20 years of swimming events and testing kit, Editor Ella finally gets her hands on the changing robe that…
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Beat the training blues
As autumn draws us indoors and summer motivation fades, it’s tempting to put training on the back burner. Discover how…
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Seek seasonal ritual
As the days grow shorter and winter closes in, could a simple swimming ritual help us embrace the season rather…
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Train for the extreme: how the pool can prepare you for your toughest open-water swims
Built in the pool, proven in the wild: How to use the swimming pool to prepare for extreme outdoor swimming.
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How to prepare for an extreme open water swim
As open water swimmers, we love to push our boundaries says Alice Dearing
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A new chapter for HOWL The Haven
After 18 months of preparation and support from NOWCA, The Haven in Feltham has reopened its doors, bringing a much-loved…
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Olympians set new British relay record in English Channel for RLSS UK
Six British Olympians and elite open water swimmers have smashed the English Channel relay British record, completing the crossing in…
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16-year-old completes solo English Channel swim in support of YoungMinds
Hertfordshire teenager Felipe Irvine crosses from Dover to France in 11 hours 20 minutes through Force 4 winds and heavy…
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Just keep swimming: the year I went open water
Todd Nissen had never swum more than 1,000 yards. Then, at 63, he decided to take on nearly five miles…
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Going against the Flow in France
Le Flow des Gabarriers, an incredible 33km journey down the River Charente in Southwestern France, is a highlight of Ben…
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Swim your own swim: Meet Moody Mermaids founder Vicky Staple
Moody Mermaids was born out of the idea that you are only a swim away from a good mood, says…
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From weirdos to a way of life
A lot has changed in 21 years, especially in the swimming industry. Andrea and Pete Kelly, who run Swim the…
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Squats: A fundamental movement for life
Squats aren’t just for the gym. This simple, fundamental movement can build lower-body strength, power and mobility, helping you swim…
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Lev Goldberg conquers second of North America’s Great Lakes in historic quest
The five North American Great Lakes – Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario – comprise the largest group of freshwater…
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Brightlingsea: my local lido
Jharna Kumawat didn’t realise how valued a local lido could be until she discovered the community behind it
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One man and his tow float
Dr Mark Christie is a Senior Lecturer of Sport and Physical Activity Development at University of Cumbria; his professional career…
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My summer of lidos
A regular at Parliament Hill Lido, Sally Goble loves a pool. This summer, she embarked on a personal challenge –…
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Beyond the pool: why strength training matters for swimmers
Why the swimming pool is the ultimate training environment – and why the gym should be part of every swimmer's…
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How pool swimming can make you a better open water swimmer
Olympic swimmer Alice Dearing shares what can be gained in open water from work in the pool
