FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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The Big Windermere Survey launches crowdfunder to help continue its water quality research
The Big Windermere Survey has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help continue its vital water quality research on England's largest…
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Swimming the English Channel: how do you tackle the ‘Everest’ of swims
In a few weeks’ time, five relay teams will be setting off in the wee small hours to complete the…
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How to swim a marathon (in 12 weeks)
In the run up to this summer’s WaterAid Swim Marathon, Gear Editor Jo Tinsley took on the challenge of swimming 26 miles…
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Try other water sports to improve your swimming
Simon Griffiths shares how varying up your aquatic activities can bring many benefits your swimming, including how you read the…
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How to choose the best wetsuit for your swim
With the wide range of open water wetsuits available on the market, it can be challenging narrowing down the right…
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Why does it always rain on me?
Is red sky at night really a shepherd’s delight? If cows are sitting down, will it rain? These questions and…
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How I train: Monika Mittaz
This summer Monika Mittaz will attempt to swim the 38km-length of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland. We spoke with Monika in…
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How to make a sauna whisk
Boost circulation in your skin and send sweet fragrance into the air with a sauna whisk, which you can make…
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“Being part of this group has reignited my faith in manhood”
In the lead up to Porty Pride, Kate Gillwood spoke to members of the Edinburgh Blue Balls, and what being…
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How to give yourself a relaxing foot massage
Give your hard-working feet some TLC with a relaxing and invigorating massage that can help improve circulation and reduce tension.
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Move of the month: side lying clam
This exercise strengthens and activates the hip abductors, which we use in both swimming (particularly breaststroke) and walking.
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Space to pause and reflect
Swimming and walking in nature can both be transformative experiences, helping us to pause and reflect on parts of our…
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Why I swim: Libby Page
Author Libby Page's new book, The Lifeline, is inspired by the water and her love of swimming. She tells us…
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How to get started in swimcamping
If you love swimming and camping, expand your swim horizons with an overnight adventure and go swimcamping, says Colin MacLeod
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Treading water pt3: dealing with injury and over-indulgence
A glute injury may have hampered beginner swimmer Abi's training slightly but with the right stretches and exercises she can…
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A wet and winding history of the River Thames
Elaine K Howley reveals how the River Thames has long lured swimmers to her banks.
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Why I swim at Shepperton Open Water Swimming
Shepperton Open Water Swimming is a precious jewel but it’s under threat of closure. We’re working hard to preserve it.
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Radical rest: revolutionary woman
Ella Foote meets Evie Muir – activist, author and founder of Peaks of Colour, a nature-for-healing community group
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What are sneaker waves?
Also known as a sleeper wave, a sneaker wave is a disproportionately large coastal wave that can appear without warning.
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Water, whisky, coffee – a cold water weekend at Glen Dye
Otherwise known as the Nordic Cycle, contrast bathing is a regime where you move between the heat of a sauna…
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This booty was made for walking
Ella Foote heads to the hills with Every Body Outdoors and realises how having the right kit can completely change…
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Land and water
Rowan Clarke laces up her walking boots, packs a swimsuit and discovers the simple beauty of swim-walking.
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A new app for wild swimming
NOWCA has released premium features for NOWCA Wild, a new app for exploring wild swimming locations, tracking your swims and…
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How to train for the swims on SwimRun
Swimming in swimruns is different. Simon Griffiths looks at how to prepare for it.
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Breathwork for outdoor swimmers
Breathwork coach, Edele Daly from B Well Fitness Club, shares two breathing exercises that will benefit outdoor swimmers – one…