November 2024
November 2024 - Hot & Cold
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Neck stretches after a swim
Liz Lowe is your guide to these quick neck stretches – perfect after a chilly swim!
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this winter
A Yulex jacket that fits like a second skin, a performance swimsuit with exceptional support and a lightweight robe that's…
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How to train for winter swimming events
Racing in cold water is very different to dipping, says Simon Griffiths
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Hot drinks for outdoor swimmers
Cold water swimming calls for hot drinks for warming up after, but what should you pop in your flask this…
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The Arun: a perfect open water challenge for first timers
In September, digital editor Abi Whyte swam four miles in the River Arun with spinal cord charity Aspire. A newbie…
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Step out of your comfort zone this winter
Environment charity The Rivers Trust reminds us of the empowering nature of outdoor swimming in the colder months, and how…
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Why I swim: Seana Smith
From the thrill of Scottish dips to a deep love of ocean swimming, author Seana Smith shares her connection with…
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The power of hot and cold: from sauna to sea
Finnish author Katja Pantzar shares the benefits of contrast therapy for helping you glow inside and out.
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Weekend swim retreat: Creeside, Dumfries & Galloway
Abi Whyte heads to an overlooked part of Scotland to explore its rivers, lochs and coast, and for a much…
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Best neoprene accessories for open water swimmers
Swim socks, fleece-lined caps and baselayers: as temperatures drop, we review some of the best neoprene accessories (and natural rubber…
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November in the swim community
NOWCA's Sub10 Club is back this winter and Mental Health Swims shares one of their inspiring volunteer swim host stories.…
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Improve your swimming technique for next year
Paul Newsome explains why stroke technique matters and how to improve it for next year's open water swimming season.
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Some like it hot
Best known as a noughties BBC1 Radio DJ and cofounder of music festival Bestival, Rob da Bank has recently swapped…
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Sauna culture in the UK
With a nod to sweat house history, Rowan Clarke discovers how the UK is embracing sauna culture.
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Chilly challenges
Rowan Clarke takes a tour of this year’s winter swimming events, competitions and challenges.
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Risk and reward in winter swimming
"There is no space for either bravado or cold-shaming in winter swimming," says Simon Griffiths.
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Thank you, Jonny!
Last month, Contributing Editor Jonathan Cowie wrote his last column for the magazine after over a decade dedicated to Outdoor…