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“How do I prepare for a 6.5km swim in 10 weeks?”
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers this reader Q about how to prepare for the around-Brownsea Island swim in June –…
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How to invent your own swimming drills
We use swimming drills to help us focus on and improve our technique. There are lots to choose from but…
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How I train: Ivan Puskovitch
Ivan is an American open water swimmer who will be competing in the men’s 10km at the 2024 Paris Olympic…
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How to train in the pool for open water success
American Olympic hopeful Ivan Puskovitch speaks about the training regime that earned him his place in the Paris Olympics
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Swim faster next year
Focus on general fitness and health for long-term improvements in your swimming
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“I feel dizzy when swimming”
Swimming coach and Olympian Cassie Patten has advice for if you find yourself feeling dizzy when swimming – and how…
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How to fall in love with swimming
If you want to be a lifelong swimmer, it’s a big help if you love swimming. That might sound obvious,…
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Watch our entire video wetsuit series – everything you need to know about wetsuits
Do I need a wetsuit for open water swimming? How do I choose the right one? And how do I…
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What’s the motivation behind your open water swimming goal?
When you set your open water swimming goals, what really matters is your underlying reasons.
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Move of the month: back extension
This move strengthens the back muscles and gives the muscles at the front of your body a good stretch
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Preparing for a swim event abroad
Entering a swim event abroad? Paul Newsome, Head Coach at Swim Smooth, tells us how to arrive on the startline…
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How can I avoid cramp when swimming in deep water?
British freestyle swimmer and open water coach Cassie Patten has advice for avoiding cramps when swimming in open water and…
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How can I train to swim long distance front crawl?
British freestyle swimmer and open water coach Cassie Pattern has advice for a 79-year-old swimmer training to swim the Henley…
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How I train: Peter Plavec
Peter Plavec first started swimming six years ago. Now he is an ice and marathon swimmer and social media swim…
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Take your front crawl outside
Adapt your swimming to open water: sighting and navigation. Simon Griffiths has your guide.
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How to complete the Great North Swim and Swimrun
Pick the right distance, plan your nutrition, be confident in your kit and pace yourself. Simon Griffiths shares insight from…
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MySwimEdge – Using technology to swim faster
We caught up with Igor Shlyonsky, founder of MySwimEdge to learn how his technology helps swimmers analyse their technique
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How to swim a marathon (in 12 weeks): Preparation and motivation
Gear editor Jo Tinsley is taking on the WaterAid Swim Marathon – swimming 26 miles (42.2km) in 12 weeks –…
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How I train: Andy Donaldson
Andy is a Scottish-Australian marathon swimmer and a three-time world record holder with records including the fastest time to complete…
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Going long distance
Paul Newsome, Head Coach at Swim Smooth, shares his smarter approach to training for long-distance swims.
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Is it safe to swim in cold water when pregnant?
Can colder temperatures of open water have a negative impact on pregnancy? Cold water experts Dr Mark Harper and Dr…
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Winter freestyle refresher, part 5: putting it all together
Reflecting on the various components covered in his front crawl refresher series – body position and balance, breathing arms and…
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Treading water pt2: mastering front crawl breathing
Now into her second month of training for her first open water event, digital journalist and beginner swimmer Abi Whyte…
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Move of the month: arm external rotation
A great move to train for swimming longer distances, this exercise will develop the range of motion of the shoulder…
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A mile to a marathon
Have you swum in mass participation events but feel ready to take your swimming to the next level? Coach Kate…
