January 2025
January 2025 - Swim On
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How to tailor your own swim training plan
Why do swimmers train in different ways, and what’s the best way for you to train?
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January in the swim community
NOWCA reminds winter dippers to swim safely with the help of their handy app, and Mental Health Swims is on…
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The best thermal swimsuits for outdoor swimmers
There are plenty of ways to make a swimsuit warmer whether neoprene, Yulex, thermal silver lining or thick bonded material.…
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“Sufficiently cold and treacherous for her purposes”
Myrtle Huddleston’s Lake Tahoe crossing tested her mettle and her ability to adapt to challenges on the fly.
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Why I swim: Polly Atkin
Polly Atkin can’t get enough sunlight, which is why outdoor swimming is ideal. Here she shares how the outdoor world…
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Swim on in 2025
What has 2025 got in store for outdoor swimming? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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How to choose a swimming cap
Durable silicone swimming caps, long hair swimming caps or thermal swimming caps: read our guide to choosing the right head…
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Looking back on 2024: an incredible year of swimming
Looking back over 2024, we asked outdoor swimmers to share their highlights. What were yours? Rowan Clarke reflects on an…
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Pools in peril
Simon Griffiths looks at why pools are in peril and what the consequences might be.
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New year, new plans for Sophie Etheridge
Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge reflects on 2024 and reveals her exciting plans for the year ahead, including her first ever…
