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Why do an open water event?
Do I have to be a fast swimmer? Do I need to swim front crawl? Will I get pushed under…
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“Am I too old to start open water swimming?”
Swimming coach and Olympic marathon swimmer Cassie Patten has advice for a 71-year-old reader who’s considering trying open water swimming…
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How do I overcome my self-consciousness to enter a swimming event?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about to feel less self-conscious when outdoor swimming, and how to be…
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How do I transition from a swimsuit to a wetsuit?
Reader Jenny Knights is new to outdoor swimming and has her first open water next month. Swimming coach Cassie Patten…
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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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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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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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Myth busting: will I get Weil’s disease from open water swimming?
Is Weil’s disease a risk when swimming in open water? Simon Griffiths unpacks the fact from the fiction, and advises…
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Why is early morning swim training so hard?
Morning training is a fact of life for many swimmers. There are ways to make them easier.
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How can I keep my fitness levels in open water?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten shares her advice for how to maintain fitness levels in open water.
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How do I stop myself swimming too fast?
Part of our “You Asked, We Answered” series You asked One thing I have noticed about my swimming training: I…
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How to swim safely with weeds
“You will get dragged down by weeds!” Just one of many anxious thoughts that might go through a swimmer's mind…
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Can I train for a long distance swim outdoors in winter?
We received the following question from Ian in Northern Ireland: I’ve entered a long swim in 2022 and I’m wondering…
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How can I prepare for a long swim when I can’t do long training sessions?
Another entry for our occasional “You Asked, We Answered” series This summer, I have a series of long swims planned,…
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Does outdoor swimming make Raynaud’s worse?
Raynaud’s symptoms generally disappear when you warm up, but many swimmers are concerned that a repeated triggering of symptoms could…
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How to tell if you’re hypothermic when swimming in cold water
You asked I am a fairly experienced winer swimmer and recently converted to wetsuits in order to get more swimming…
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How can I control my asthma in cold water?
We asked three expert swimmers for their advice on managing asthma when open water swimming. “My question concerns outdoor swimming…
