FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Weekend swim retreat: The Good Hotel, London
Looking for a London weekend break with a swim in the Thames? Ella heads to The Good Hotel in the…
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How to swim a marathon (in 12 weeks): Preparation and motivation
Gear editor Jo Tinsley is taking on the WaterAid Swim Marathon – swimming 26 miles (42.2km) in 12 weeks –…
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How I train: Andy Donaldson
Andy is a Scottish-Australian marathon swimmer and a three-time world record holder with records including the fastest time to complete…
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Going long distance
Paul Newsome, Head Coach at Swim Smooth, shares his smarter approach to training for long-distance swims.
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Watch our webinar about open water swimming events: all you need to know
Am I a strong enough swimmer to enter an open water swimming event? How do I train? Are events only…
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Choosing an open water wetsuit: thermal or non-thermal?
Digital journalist Abi Whyte explores the differences between thermal and non-thermal wetsuits from Orca, and the benefits they offer open…
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New Spring yoga and wild swimming retreat in the Lake District
The Zest Life Yoga and Wild Swimming Retreat promises guided swims in amazing swimming locations in the Lake District as…
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Is it safe to swim in cold water when pregnant?
Can colder temperatures of open water have a negative impact on pregnancy? Cold water experts Dr Mark Harper and Dr…
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Winter freestyle refresher, part 5: putting it all together
Reflecting on the various components covered in his front crawl refresher series – body position and balance, breathing arms and…
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Treading water pt2: mastering front crawl breathing
Now into her second month of training for her first open water event, digital journalist and beginner swimmer Abi Whyte…
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March in the swim community
NOWCA and Mental Health Swims give us the lowdown on what they’re up to this month, from creating a natural…
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Gifting swimming forward
Olympian, cold water swimmer and British sporting hero. Jonathan Cowie speaks to Swimathon President Duncan Goodhew.
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Mother courage: the story behind new film Vindication Swim
Swimming legend Mercedes Gleitze was the first British woman to swim the English Channel. She was also a pioneer in…
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Move of the month: arm external rotation
A great move to train for swimming longer distances, this exercise will develop the range of motion of the shoulder…
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Jessica Hepburn: Why I swim
Jessica became the first woman in the world to achieve ‘The Sea, Street, Summit Challenge’ – swim the English Channel,…
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A mile to a marathon
Have you swum in mass participation events but feel ready to take your swimming to the next level? Coach Kate…
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Vindication Swim: new film celebrates Mercedes Gleitze
In cinemas from 8 March, the Vindication Swim is a beautiful celebration of overcoming the odds
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We shall endure
What does it take to swim 183km? Rowan Clarke gets into the endurance swimming mindset.
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How to get your head around long-distance swimming
Simon Griffiths offers his insights on how he mentally prepares himself for longer swims in the open water.
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Deakin & Blue bring deadstock to life
From one swimsuit to a successful sustainable brand and stylish swimwear collection, Outdoor Swimmer meets Deakin and Blue founder Rosie…
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New report from The Rivers Trust reveals the unhealthy state of our rivers
Not a single stretch of river in England and Northern Ireland has good overall health, reveals The Rivers Trust in…
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Swimming spot: Court Farm Lakes, Gloucestershire
Digital journalist Abi went to chat to co-founder of Court Farm Lakes, Nix Barnaville, about her exciting new swimming hub…
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Protecting Windermere’s iconic yet fragile ecology
On 20 March, PhD researcher Taylor Butler-Eldridge from the University of Exeter is hosting the second Windermere Science Evening at…
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A Winter Swimming Mind: Three Lessons
In what ways are our minds always winter swimming? When extended into ritual, winter swimming can transform into a praxis…
