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Nurture nature
Rowan Clarke meets the outdoor swimmers who give back to their swim spots, whether it be through litter picking and…
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How to warm up after a swim: the wonders of merino
When it comes to warming up after a swim, material matters. Alex Feechan, founder of sustainable outdoor clothing brand Findra,…
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Easy foot stretches for swimming
Liz Lowe is your guide to stretches that can build strength and increase mobility in your feet, improve your kick…
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Menna’s reflections on another year of full moon swimming
It's Menna Jones' second year of swimming under every full moon – a challenge that for her has now become…
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Swim for the whales
Daniel Shailer shares how Stephanie Montero Bending swam across Banderas Bay, Mexico, for the first time, galvanising a community of…
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Land exercises to improve your front crawl
This land exercise routine will help front crawl swimmers increase the strength and mobility of their shoulders, boost core strength,…
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The Islands of Guernsey: Dive into a wild swimmer’s playground
The Islands of Guernsey have it all: sandy beaches, rocky coves and tidal pools. Take time to explore in all…
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Move of the month: Thoracic spine extension
This is a move that helps stretch and mobilise our shoulders, increasing their range of motion. Vivienne Rickman is your…
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Oldest person to earn a Triple Crown
Ed Horne tackles 20 Bridges in 'life-threatening' rainstorm. Brooklyn-based journalist Margaret Hetherman reports.
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Are you ready for a marvellous adventure?
Achieve something truly awe-inspiring in 2024: an English Channel relay swim with the Mencap Marvels.
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Move of the month: Kettlebell halo
This move improves shoulder strength, mobility and stability and is also great for boosting core strength as well as grip…
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Worth the investment? The Platysens Marlin
In the first of our series exploring outdoor swimming investment pieces, first-time marathon swimmer Helen Armstrong (@thewanderingselkie) shares her experience…
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Poet of Penzance
Accidental poet Katrina Naomi shares her creative practice and how swimming helps her out of her head and into her…
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7 benefits of working with a swim coach
Helen Webster explains how spending time with a swim coach can benefit everyone, from open-water newbies to seasoned outdoor swimmers.
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2024 trends that are helping to save our seas
From sustainable and affordable tinned fish and upcycling clothing to on-trend jellyfish, the Marine Conservation Society rounds up some of…
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My baubles got lost in the ocean
A Festive Season Sea Shanty for Outdoor Swimmers
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Martyn Webster: How swimming has enriched my life
"Swimming has enriched my life immeasurably in so many ways. I feel that I have gone through many chapters and…
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Rising swim stars
Rowan Clarke investigates swimming films, and how open water inspires filmmaking
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You ask, we answer: How can I get back into swimming after an illness?
"Do you have any tips on getting back into swimming after a virus?" Swim coach Cassie Patten has advice for…
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How I train: Hector Pardoe
Olympian swimmer Hector Pardoe gives us an insight into his training regime, including sprint technique and prepping for wetsuit racing.
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Gratitude for sea swimming
Founder of Sea Soul Blessings, Pippa Best, shares how sea swimming changed her life, including alleviating her arthritis symptoms and…
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Heather Palmer: my first swimrun
For her first ever swimrun event, reader Heather Palmer took on the As Keen As Mustard Grafham Water challenge. Here's…
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Swimming to Freedom
In September 2023, Matt Newbury and his friend Queenie Martin attempted to swim from Robben Island to Cape Town, a…
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Move of the month: Alternating superman
This is a great core strengthening exercise that involves minimal movement but improves strength in both the lower back and…
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A Spitsbergen swim
One day, seeking adventure and an icy swim, Jack Bright and his friends decided to take a dip off the…