August 2024
August 2024 - Swim safe
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Move of the month: push ups
Push ups will build your shoulder, tricep and chest strength, as well as improving our core stability – all the…
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The Fell Foodie’s mushroom and thyme risotto recipe
Harrison Ward is your guide to how to create a restaurant-style mushroom risotto on a camping stove in the open…
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9 wild swims in the South West
Daniel Start, author of the newly expanded Wild Guide South West, selects his favourite wild swims in the West Country.
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Weekend swim break: Yorkshire Spa Retreat, North Yorkshire
Digital editor Abigail Whyte had a birthday to remember at this natural spa retreat in the North York Moors.
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Sunglasses for wild swimmers
Floating sunglasses, polarised lenses with crystal clear clarity or robust frames made from abandoned fishing gear: we test the best…
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Swims that shaped me: Ali Couch
From her first event at Bournemouth's Pier to Pier to her adventure in the Scillies, Ali Couch shares the swims…
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Keswick Mountain Festival: a swimmer’s guide
Jonathan Cowie reports from the adventure sports and music festival in the Lake District.
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Bog swimming in Estonia (no snorkel required)
Ella Foote discovers the secret to staying young forever and why Estonia should become your next swim destination.
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Best swimming towels and towel robes
Whether you prefer a lightweight and quick-drying travel towel that fits easily in your kit bag or a cosy and…
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How to minimise risks on solo swims
While it’s not ideal to swim alone, there are a few things you can do to minimise the risk when…
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How to stay fit between races and on holiday
A bit of preparation and flexibility will go a long way to maintaining your fitness between races and on holiday,…
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August in the swim community
NOWCA's new app connects swimmers with groups, and Mental Health Swims creating welcoming spaces for people with mental health challenges.…
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Swim safe, swim without your ego
Often the most dangerous thing about our swimming is ourselves. Ella Foote changes her approach to long-distance swimming.
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Outdoor swimming kit for kids
From kids changing robes, goggles and swimwear to rainbow tow floats, rock pooling shoes and junior wetsuits: our pick of…
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How to balance your training between open water and the pool
Jason Tait says doing the right mix of pool and open water will help you race faster.
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Top tips for overseas swimming events
Simon Griffiths shares some practical tips to help you get the best from your swimming trip abroad and avoid some…
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Status flow
How important is bathing water status in the fight against pollution? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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In safe hands
From NOWCA to the RNLI, Rowan Clarke meets the people who make outdoor swimming happen.
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How will the Olympics inspire you?
With the Paris 2024 Olympics beginning in just a few days, Simon Griffiths reflects on marathon swimming's short history in…