September 2026
September 2026 - Pool Passion
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What to look for in swimwear materials
We asked the experts at Zone3 to share their insights on high-performance swimwear fabrics. From chlorine resistance and shape retention…
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Outdoor cooking kit
Create a simple, packable outdoor cooking kit for impromptu beach BBQs and post-swim cook ups
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Going against the Flow in France
Le Flow des Gabarriers, an incredible 33km journey down the River Charente in Southwestern France, is a highlight of Ben…
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Swim your own swim: Meet Moody Mermaids founder Vicky Staple
Moody Mermaids was born out of the idea that you are only a swim away from a good mood, says…
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From weirdos to a way of life
A lot has changed in 21 years, especially in the swimming industry. Andrea and Pete Kelly, who run Swim the…
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Finding a wild pool
The best swimming spots aren’t always marked on a map. Learn how to read the river, seek out hidden pools…
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Squats: A fundamental movement for life
Squats aren’t just for the gym. This simple, fundamental movement can build lower-body strength, power and mobility, helping you swim…
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Round the river bend at Vansbrosimningen
Rowan Clarke battles wardrobe malfunctions and upriver swimming at Sweden’s oldest swimming festival
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Back to Bantham: rediscovering the joy of event swimming
After spending years volunteering for the Outdoor Swimming Society’s Bantham Swoosh, Ella Foote returned to Bantham to take part in…
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Lev Goldberg conquers second of North America’s Great Lakes in historic quest
The five North American Great Lakes – Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario – comprise the largest group of freshwater…
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Brightlingsea: my local lido
Jharna Kumawat didn’t realise how valued a local lido could be until she discovered the community behind it
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One man and his tow float
Dr Mark Christie is a Senior Lecturer of Sport and Physical Activity Development at University of Cumbria; his professional career…
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My summer of lidos
A regular at Parliament Hill Lido, Sally Goble loves a pool. This summer, she embarked on a personal challenge –…
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King of the Thames: a classic river swim gets a fresh twist
Simon Griffiths takes to the Thames to experience SwimQuest’s new 3km swim from Hampton Court to Kingston
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Beyond the pool: why strength training matters for swimmers
Why the swimming pool is the ultimate training environment – and why the gym should be part of every swimmer's…
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How pool swimming can make you a better open water swimmer
Olympic swimmer Alice Dearing shares what can be gained in open water from work in the pool
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How to choose a shoulder season suit
Core warmth, swim-specific design and flexibility for a natural, unrestricted stroke: Olivier Wallien, from Dutch water ware brand WALLIEN, explains…
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It’s Swimple: opening up private water to everyone
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to rent a private pool like you rent private accommodation through Airbnb? Ella…
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Fastest man in the pool
He’s one of Britain’s greatest sprinters but put him in open water and Mark Foster admits that without a pool…
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London’s cool new pool
Earlier this summer, before the heatwaves and hosepipe bans, Sea Lanes opened a cool new pool tucked into Canary Wharf,…
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Why swimming pools matter to outdoor swimming
As public swimming pools face rising costs, closures and dwindling investment, communities are fighting to save them. Rowan Clarke explores…
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Learning to love the pool
There are plenty of benefits to pool swimming, but learning to love it can be a challenge, says Simon Griffiths
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Lidos: where outdoor swimming meets accessibility
Two historic lidos in Derbyshire offer the perfect compromise between pool training and open-water swimming – and provide some valuable…
