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What are the best pool drills for improving open water skills?
You can still work on your open water skills when you're training in an indoor pool. Swimming coach Cassie Patten…
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Masters swimming: get ready for the pool
Add a new dimension to your swimming with Masters racing, says Simon Griffiths
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Finish the season strong
Paul Newsome looks at how to perform your best in end-of-season events and challenges.
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Stretches using a towel
Try these simple stretches before and after a swim, with the aid of something you're always guaranteed to have in…
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How to become a long distance swimmer
How do you prepare your mind and body for long-distance swimming? Watch our webinar with Olympian and world record holder…
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Starting out – basic guide to swimming outdoors
Getting started with anything new is often the hardest part but with little kit and some basic knowledge you can…
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How to stay fit between races and on holiday
A bit of preparation and flexibility will go a long way to maintaining your fitness between races and on holiday,…
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How to balance your training between open water and the pool
Jason Tait says doing the right mix of pool and open water will help you race faster.
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Top tips for overseas swimming events
Simon Griffiths shares some practical tips to help you get the best from your swimming trip abroad and avoid some…
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How I train: Team Mermaids
Open water swimmers Katie Kenny and Manda Read juggle jobs, families and busy lives but still manage to fit in…
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Expand your range of swimming gears
Swimming slowly could help you swim faster
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What are swimming drills?
"What are swimming drills? I have heard lots about them and there’s hundreds of YouTube videos about them, but I…
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Getting back on track with swim training
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas has advice on getting back on track after an unplanned break from swim training.
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How being a multisport athlete can enliven your swimming
Athlete Jennifer Strong McConachie shares why being a multisport athlete has improved her strength and stamina in the water, and…
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The art and science of tapering
Swim coach Paul Newsome explains the science of tapering – and how to arrive in peak condition for your next swim challenge
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How to swim a marathon (in 12 weeks)
In the run up to this summer’s WaterAid Swim Marathon, Gear Editor Jo Tinsley took on the challenge of swimming 26 miles…
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How I train: Monika Mittaz
This summer Monika Mittaz will attempt to swim the 38km-length of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland. We spoke with Monika in…
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Move of the month: side lying clam
This exercise strengthens and activates the hip abductors, which we use in both swimming (particularly breaststroke) and walking.
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What are sneaker waves?
Also known as a sleeper wave, a sneaker wave is a disproportionately large coastal wave that can appear without warning.
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Tips for multi-day swimming challenges
How to get through multi-stage races, training camps or swimming holidays
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Race day tactics for open water swimming
Positioning, drafting and the final sprint: Open water coach and Founder of Swim Smooth, Paul Newsome, shares his race day…
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How to train for the swims on SwimRun
Swimming in swimruns is different. Simon Griffiths looks at how to prepare for it.
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How to navigate challenging conditions with confidence
Swimming in rough water needn’t be something to fear, says Paul Newsome.
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Six ways to get more horizontal while swimming
Improving your body position will help you swim faster for less effort
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How to fuel your long-distance swim, plus energy gels tried and tested
Swimming in open water poses unique challenges in terms of energy needs. Read our tips for staying fuelled on long-distance…
