FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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What will you do for swimming this year?
While access to swimming isn’t about to disappear, it is under threat on several fronts, says Simon Griffiths. He suggests…
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Right to roam
Access to outdoor spaces has long been a controversial topic in England and Wales. Lydia Paleschi speaks to Imogen Radford…
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Biodegradable wetsuits are here!
An industry first, ZONE3 are launching a biodegradable wetsuit – and it won’t disappear as you swim! Ella Foote meets…
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Nurture nature
Rowan Clarke meets the outdoor swimmers who give back to their swim spots, whether it be through litter picking and…
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Freestyle Refresher, part 4: Unleashing the power of your legs
Simon Griffiths has the fourth part of our guide to reviewing and refreshing your front crawl stroke this winter –…
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Breakthrough winter relay in the English Channel
Fresh from his team's record-breaking relay in the English Channel, ice and endurance swimmer John Myatt spoke to us about…
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How to warm up after a swim: the wonders of merino
When it comes to warming up after a swim, material matters. Alex Feechan, founder of sustainable outdoor clothing brand Findra,…
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Easy foot stretches for swimming
Liz Lowe is your guide to stretches that can build strength and increase mobility in your feet, improve your kick…
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Menna’s reflections on another year of full moon swimming
It's Menna Jones' second year of swimming under every full moon – a challenge that for her has now become…
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Swim for the whales
Daniel Shailer shares how Stephanie Montero Bending swam across Banderas Bay, Mexico, for the first time, galvanising a community of…
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Land exercises to improve your front crawl
This land exercise routine will help front crawl swimmers increase the strength and mobility of their shoulders, boost core strength,…
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The Islands of Guernsey: Dive into a wild swimmer’s playground
The Islands of Guernsey have it all: sandy beaches, rocky coves and tidal pools. Take time to explore in all…
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New swimming headphones with bone conduction technology
The OpenSwim Pro is Shokz' first Bluetooth and MP3 compatible sports headphone made with bone conduction technology, an open ear…
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Florida Springs revisited
With over 700 springs in central and north Florida, there is an abundance of publicly accessible swim spots to fill…
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Win two entries to the Great North SwimRun 2024!
ENTRIES CLOSED!
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Move of the month: Thoracic spine extension
This is a move that helps stretch and mobilise our shoulders, increasing their range of motion. Vivienne Rickman is your…
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Oldest person to earn a Triple Crown
Ed Horne tackles 20 Bridges in 'life-threatening' rainstorm. Brooklyn-based journalist Margaret Hetherman reports.
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How to recycle your swimwear
Sustainable and inclusive swimwear brand Deakin & Blue want your old swimsuits!
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Treading Water pt 1: the start of my training for an open water event
For her first ever open water event, digital journalist and beginner swimmer Abi has signed up to a 4-mile swim…
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New app for finding swimming spots in the UK
A new app that allows users to upload swimming spots for the outdoor community to see and explore has launched…
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Are you ready for a marvellous adventure?
Achieve something truly awe-inspiring in 2024: an English Channel relay swim with the Mencap Marvels.
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Move of the month: Kettlebell halo
This move improves shoulder strength, mobility and stability and is also great for boosting core strength as well as grip…
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Stained glass swimmers
Artist and outdoor swimmer Charlotte Savill starts 2024 in a promising position after featuring in BBC1’s Make it at Market…
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Poet of Penzance
Accidental poet Katrina Naomi shares her creative practice and how swimming helps her out of her head and into her…
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Weekend swim retreat: The Samling Hotel, Lake District
At The Samling Hotel in the Lake District, Ella Foote enjoys a cool dip in Windermere followed by an award-winning…