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  • lane swimming

    How to have a happy public lane swim

    Jonathan Cowie shares his advice for how to make your training sessions in public pools happy and effective.

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  • A pool training session for the solar equinox

    Simon Griffiths shares a threshold pace pool training session designed to be used at any time of year, targeted at…

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  • Understanding pool training sessions

    Being able to decipher the most commonly used terms and abbreviations in a pool session will take your training to…

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  • Adaptive Swimmer: Sophie Etheridge

    “Spring is the time of plans and projects” (Leo Tolstoy). Adaptive Swimmer: Sophie Etheridge on how to plan and train…

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  • Swim training

    How do I feel less ‘heavy’ in the water?

    Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about heaviness in the water, and improving stamina for an upcoming swimming…

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  • Mindfulness

    Use mindfulness to help you tackle challenges

    Liz Lowe is your guide to how you can use mindfulness to help you recognise the transience of uncomfortable sensations.

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  • What should I eat during a marathon swim?

    Jelly Babies, caffeine gels or peanut butter sandwiches? Swimming coach Cassie Patten and veteran long distance swimmer Colin Hill are…

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  • Top five tips for a long-distance swim challenge

    So, you’re swimming long-distance? Simon Murie shares his top five tips to help get you in the best shape possible…

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  • Myth busting: Can a swan break your arm?

    “Sleep easy, your arms are safe.” Dan Keel, author of Swan: Portrait of a Majestic Bird: From Mythical Meanings to…

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  • Swimming challenge

    Research and planning for a swimming challenge

    Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge on the importance of doing your research and planning ahead for a swim challenge.

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  • “I survived a swan attack”

    During their swim down the length of the River Thames, Henley Mermaids Laura Reineke, Joan Fennelly and Susan Barry fended…

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  • self analysis

    How to do a self analysis of your swimming

    Simon Griffiths plans out a training session that finds out more about how you swim and where there are opportunities…

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  • Returning to long-distance swimming after a break

    After a period of time swimming simply for pleasure, Editor Ella Foote has decided it’s time to take on some…

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  • Reflecting and planning: how to adapt your swim training in January

    January is a difficult month to adopt and stick with new habits, says Simon Griffiths. Instead, use January to sharpen…

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  • Winter swimming event

    Training for a winter swimming event

    Jonathan Cowie shares guidance for how to prepare for a winter swimming event, including cold-water acclimatization and stroke technique.

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  • Swim training

    Tailor your own swim training plan

    Adaptive Swimmer Sophie Etheridge shares guidance for listening to your body, being kind to yourself and honing your own swim…

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  • Legs up yoga pose

    Move of the month: Legs Up The Wall pose

    This yoga pose is great after a long training session and before bedtime, aiding a restorative sleep.

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  • Staying awake for marathons

    Staying awake for marathon swims

    Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas reflects on how she has persevered through sleep deprivation for her long swims.

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  • Lateral Squats

    Move of the month: Lateral squats

    Vivienne Rickman is your guide to a lower-body exercise that's ideal for breaststrokers.

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  • How can I train for speed when cold water swimming?

    Swimming coach Cassie Patten has advice for cold water swimmers who want to continue their sprint training through the winter. 

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  • Breathing when swimming: nose vs mouth

    The mental and physical health benefits of cold water swimming are well known, but did you know we can also…

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  • Open water skill: Night swimming

    Exploring the world by night is a sensory overload. Robbed of sight, our other senses come to the fore: the…

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  • How to avoid neck pain

    How to avoid neck pain in head-up breaststroke

    Swimming coach Cassie Patten shares her tips for avoiding neck pain during head-up breaststroke.

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  • Floor angels for tightness in shoulders

    Move of the month: Floor Angels

    Vivienne Rickman is your guide to a stretch that ease tightness in shoulders after a cold-water swim.

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  • 9 Ways to Become a Better Swimmer this year

    Small changes can make a big difference over 12 months Becoming a better swimmer happens through deliberate and long-term focus…

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