October 2025
October 2025 - Swimming Development
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this autumn
A swimsuit made with recycled coffee grounds, a Yulex vest for a touch of core warmth and a marbled power…
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Ankle mobility for swimmers
Building ankle strength and flexibility can literally propel your swimming technique, supporting a more effective kick, says personal trainer Liz…
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No comparisons
While Jharna Kumawat’s love of cold water swimming grew organically, her swim development only really began after her Channel relay…
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A deep dive into menopause
Did you know October is Menopause Awareness Month? Wondering why we need such an event? Swimmer and holistic practitioner Louise…
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Kit to help you swim faster
Can you buy swimming speed? Simon Griffiths explores which clothing and accessories can make a difference to your race times
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Manacled men
A recent record event builds on the lengthy history of swimming while handcuffed.
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Urban crawl: going the distance at Dock2Dock
Rowan Clarke and Ella Foote took to London’s historic docks for an epic swim
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Gym swim training: a beginner’s guide
When starting out, the goal is less about heavy lifting or complicated exercises and more about building a solid base…
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October in the open water community
Mental Health Swims announces new Swim Together partnerships and NOWCA reveals how anyone can start their open water journey at…
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Building skills for long-distance swimming
Simon Griffiths suggests skills to master at each stage of your swimming journey
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Using the pool to develop swimming in autumn
As the mornings get cooler and darker, the pool suddenly becomes more appealing this time of year… so how do…
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Winter swimming preparation
"You only need one wild swim a week to acclimatise to the dropping temperatures," says editor Ella Foote
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Best dry bags for wild swimmers
Keep your wet kit separate from your cosy layers with our pick of the best dry bags for wild swimmers
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Fin-tastic mermaid in the making
Developments in swimming has also enabled creativity and fun to thrive. Ella Foote pulls on a mermaid tail and monofin…
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The real cost of swimming
As the popularity of outdoor swimming increases, so does the number of places where you have to pay to swim.…
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Go Overboard: a swim for Ionian conservation
Digital editor Abi Whyte – with her mum for company – headed to ‘the Emerald Isle’ of Greece for a…
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Deep water
Siana Bangura tells Rowan Clarke how she uses water to reflect the complexities of being human
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Advocating for change
It doesn’t take much to accommodate those with disabilities at events, says adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge
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Breaking new waters
From first dip to swimming dreams, how do we develop as swimmers? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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Where are you on your outdoor swimming mastery journey?
Wherever you are on your open water journey, celebrate your progress, says Simon Griffiths
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Best changing robes 2025: tried and tested by outdoor swimming experts
With autumn water temperatures approaching, now is a good time to invest in or update your changing robe. Our outdoor…
