December 2023

December 2023 - The Gift Of Swimming

Oldest person to earn a Triple Crown

Ed Horne tackles 20 Bridges in 'life-threatening' rainstorm. Brooklyn-based journalist Margaret Hetherman reports.
When you look back on your year, what do you see? What stands out?

Remember to look back on your swimming adventures as well as forwards, says Simon Griffiths
Gratitude for sea swimming

Founder of Sea Soul Blessings, Pippa Best, shares how sea swimming changed her life, including alleviating her arthritis symptoms and…
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…
Swimming to Freedom

In September 2023, Matt Newbury and his friend Queenie Martin attempted to swim from Robben Island to Cape Town, a…
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…
Into the wilds of Eryri

Abigail Whyte joined Ray Farr and Jade Evans-Scott for a swimming and Pilates weekend in Eryri (Snowdonia), exploring its rivers,…
Winter freestyle refresher: body position, action and reaction

Here we look at your body position in the water, and how your body responds to various actions.
Ultraswim 33.3 #2 Montenegro 2023

Part race, part holiday, part endurance challenge and one unforgettable adventure. Simon Griffiths reveals what it was like taking part…
What is the bilateral breathing ladder, and is bilateral breathing really necessary?

We share some top tips for improving your bilateral breathing – and even if you can't get it right, it's…
The best long sleeve swimsuits and tops for outdoor swimmers

Whether for warmth, style or modesty, a long sleeve swimming suit or top can be a versatile addition to your…
The Swim Nomad

Swedish adventurer Jari Cennet Tammi plans to swim the coast of the Mediterranean from Istanbul to Cadiz over seven years.…
How do I motivate myself to train through winter?

Swimming coach Cassie Patten believes the winter months are prime time for focusing on technique and maintaining fitness levels.
The gift of swimming

There’s something special about gifting swimming to those who can’t access it themselves. Rowan Clarke looks at different ways to…