FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Swimming in Time
Three Rivers author Robert Winder explains why river swimming is an immersion in the past.
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Train to go the distance…in the pool!
It’s important to know what your body needs so you can complete long-distance sessions safely and effectively, says swim coach…
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All in the family
Cross-Channel swims have a lengthly history, and one Folkestone family has had a front row seat since the 1920s
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Blind Ambition: watch Gerrard Gosens’ incredible story
In July, blind athlete Gerrard Gosens attempted to swim the 20 Bridges circumnavigation of Manhattan Island and the English Channel…
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Tough training, high anxiety
Mental Health Swims Community Engagement Manager Sarah Groves tells us about her final few weeks of training before her big…
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It’s all in the hips
How working on hip mobility can improve your swimming, by personal trainer Liz Lowe
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Carb loading: What, when, and how to fuel a big swim
Carb loading is especially useful before long endurance events that last over 90 minutes, such as marathons, long-distance swims, or…
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The Midnight Windermere 50
To mark her 50th birthday, Ceri Smith decided to swim across England’s longest lake with 49 other swimmers, Sharon Davies…
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How I became the first woman to swim from Red Sands Forts
My journey and introduction to outdoor swimming started in 2018 after I had a harebrained idea: I wanted to swim…
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How and why women are surpassing men in ultra-endurance swimming
New book, Ultra Women, explores how women are outperforming men in endurance sport, author Lily Canter tells us more.
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September in the open water community
Nowca reveals a new swimming venue in the Worcestershire countryside, and Mental Health Swims share why autumn is the ideal…
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Breathing hard to breathe easy
Adam Ball's 13 Lake Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis
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Call for ‘swim-along’ interviews with Thames swimmers
Do you swim in the River Thames? Take part in an exciting research project exploring swimming communities along England's longest…
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Event Review: OMSWIM3.2 Oman – a jewel for swimmers
Jim Boucher reports from a warm and scenic swim in his new backyard
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The art of endurance
Does swimming imitate art for Katie Pumphrey, or vice versa? Rowan Clarke finds out
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Sidney Russell completes Catalina double
Sidney Russell is a busy mum, swim coach and swim volunteer - yet she still finds time to train for…
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Protection and connection in the water
Designed to keep water out while allowing sound in, SurfEars new ear plugs are built to last with minimal impact,…
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Beyond the horizon
Rowan Clarke meets the modern day adventurers who are conquering the waves.
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Find your own long distance
Simon Griffiths looks at what makes a long-distance swim
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Win a Kendal Mountain Festival package
We have teamed up with Kendal Mountain Festival, Stonecross Manor Hotel, and Dryrobe to offer a fantastic package built around…
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Best tow floats for wild swimming
There are a number of different kinds of tow float on the market: we tested a range of products with…
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How to keep that swim fit feeling!
After a swim event, it’s easy for training to slide. Engaging in active recovery, working on technique and trying something…
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A transformational journey
With 100% success rate of getting her relayers across the English Channel, head coach of the Mencap Marvels Nikki Pope…
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Bárbara Hernández completes historic English Channel double
Known for both her cold water and long distance swimming exploits, Bárbara Hernández has completed the longest swim of her…
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Clair Harris celebrates her 60th by completing the 13 Lakes Challenge
Not only did she become the first woman to complete the 13 Lakes Challenge, she also swam without a wetsuit…
