FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Meet Surfsmile founder Ryan Jean
Surfsmile Founder Ryan Jean started his organisation after his experience volunteering with a children’s surf therapy charity. Today his brand…
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Brighten up your spring swims
On an overcast and blustery day in March, Outdoor Swimmer founder Simon and digital editor Abi tested out Sumarpo's new…
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Swimming the shires west of London
Philip Nice, author of the new book Wild Swimming Walks Thames and West, shares his five favourite walks with wild…
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Urban blue
Jharna Kumawat discovers how the water could offer some relief from a business itinerary while on a recent trip to…
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Dive into Fife: Scotland’s pocket of sunshine
Ella Foote heads to Fife, Scotland and discovers that the sun really does shine brighter and longer on the East…
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Goggle marks, be gone!
Goggle marks are the bane of all swimmers heading to work – but with a bit of TLC for your…
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Which swimwear materials are actually sustainable?
These days, swimwear can be made from recycled fishing nets, plastic bottles, wood pulp or even beans! But which materials…
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How improving posture can improve swimming
Effective breathing is central to swimming performance, so improving posture is one way to positively impact your swim technique, says…
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Love your local leisure centre!
Build a balanced training programme all in one place, says fitness coach Vivienne Rickman
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Alice Dearing: “My most intense urban swims”
Bath-like temperatures, last lap currents and jellyfish: Alice Dearing shares her most intense urban swims
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‘Dirty Business’ stars launch petition calling for referendum on water ownership
Peter Hammond and Ashley Smith, the real campaigners portrayed in Channel 4's Dirty Business, have launched an official government petition…
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Lengthening your swims
April is about lengthening your time in the water, lengthening your stroke and lengthening your attention span so you can…
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From health struggles to a life transformed by swimming
After years of chronic illness and recovery from brain surgery, Victoria discovered that swimming – both in the pool and…
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Strengthen your core in the pool
One of the most effective (and often overlooked) places to build a powerful, stable core is the swimming pool, says…
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Swim away the pain
Can cold water help with chronic pain? Rowan Clarke asks philanthropy writer, author and swimmer, Gillian Best
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Weekend swim retreat: Lime Cross Nursery, East Sussex
Weekend escapes with a swimming opportunity – Ella Foote shares her experience of the ÖÖD House at Lime Cross Nursery
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Three lakes, one swim: solo swimming across the UK
Helen Hislop shares her 59.9km odyssey through Scotland, England, and Wales, revealing the preparation, endurance and awe-inspiring beauty behind her…
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How to improve your front crawl: four simple technique fixes
Master the fundamentals of front crawl in four weeks - with quick wins you can try in your very next…
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Still looking for a swim challenge to motivate your training this year?
Here are two events to choose from that can transform your swimming into positive action helping make sure millions of…
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Event Review: Winter Swimming World Championships, Oulu, Finland
Ice, sauna and auroras – Rowan Clarke discovers the wonders of racing in the ice in Finland
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Event Review: Winter Swimming World Cup, Skellefteå, Sweden
Ella Foote travels to Northern Sweden to take part in the Winter Swimming World Cup in Skellefteå and learns that…
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Sea of change
Rowan Clarke hears from the city lido connecting young people with the water
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It’s never too early to start
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi reveals how early positive experiences with movement and outdoor environments can shape habits that last a lifetime
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Myth busting: is cold water immersion bad for women?
Recently there have been suggestions across social media about how cold water immersion is “bad for women”. It sounds authoritative,…
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Alice Dearing interviews Toby Robinson
Alice Dearing sits down with Paris 2024 marathon swimmer Toby Robinson to speak about the work he is doing to…
