July 2024
July 2024 - Complementary sports
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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 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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The best sunscreen for swimming
What's the best sunscreen for outdoor swimmers? We put nine sun lotions, mineral sunscreens and zinc sun sticks to the…
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Guardian angel on a SUP
Lucy Young supports her friends’ swimming and gets a core workout from her stand-up paddle board.
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Water shoes: what footwear do you need for wild swimming?
Lightweight, insulated or easy to slip on pre- or post-swim – read our guide to water shoes and neoprene socks…
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Embracing Slow Swimming
Writer Georgie Duckworth dips her toe into a swimming event designed for those who like to take it slow
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Swims that shaped me: Jonathan Cowie
Contributing editor Jonathan Cowie shares the swims that have shaped his life over the years, from his first ever open…
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A life-affirming and life-changing adventure in Croatia with Ultraswim33.3 #3
Mariana Santos shares her experience of this beautiful but challenging event on the Croatian coast.
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July in the swim community
NOWCA introduces outdoor swimming to Blenheim Palace, and a Mental Health Swims host shares his inspiring story.
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The best water sports equipment for outdoor swimmers
Fancy bringing a new water sports element into your outdoor swimmer adventures? We test the best water sports equipment and…
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10 SUP and wild swimming adventures in Wales
Lisa Drewe, author of 'Paddle Boarding Wales', chooses her favourite places to SUP in Wales – all great for wild…
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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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The Fell Foodie’s Moules Mariniére recipe
Mussels are the perfect food to enjoy outdoors while overlooking open water. The Fell Foodie Harrison Ward shares his recipe…
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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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For our towel holders
There’s a beauty in finding alternative ways to enjoy water, says Rowan Clark. Why not show your towel holder some…
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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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Try other water sports to improve your swimming
Simon Griffiths shares how varying up your aquatic activities can bring many benefits your swimming, including how you read the…
