January 2025
January 2025 - Swim On
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this spring
Tiny Pace Clock that attaches to your water bottle: read on for our round up of the best pieces of…
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The best long hair swimming caps
For those blessed with voluminous hair, wearing a regular silicone cap can be a real pain. We put three long…
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Move of the month: Camel Pose
This is a great spinal exercise for those of us sitting for long hours at desks and computers.
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Beta Cottage, Suffolk: a place to swim, rest and create
Planning swim holidays and trips yourself can be tricky when there are so many wonderful places to stay in the…
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How to stay swim fit without an event
Swim Smooth coach Paul Newsome shares how to build a flexible training plan for when you don't have an event…
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Weekend swim break: Cedar Manor, Lake District
Ella Foote heads to Cedar Manor, Windermere, for an indulgent afternoon tea, fell walks and cool dips in lakeland tarns.
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Portishead Popsicle Party
Portishead Popsicle is a highlight in many swimmers’ calendars and for the second time Ella Foote plunged into Portishead Open…
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Asking the right questions about your swimming
Wherever you’re at on your swimming journey, it’s always important to take a few moments to reflect on the swimming…
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The Rivers Trust: reflecting and looking ahead
Environment charity The Rivers Trust shares their hopes and goals for the year ahead, striving for "a proactive approach to…
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Caitlin O’Reilly: word’s youngest Ocean Seven swimmer
An ultra-marathon swimmer from New Zealand has got herself in the Guinness World Records after becoming the world’s youngest person…
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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…
