FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Why warming up your joints before a swim matters
Do we need to warm up even before a quick swim? The short answer: yes! Preparing the body for exercise…
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Move of the month: Single arm kettlebell press
This exercise strengthens the shoulders and arms for extra power and improves shoulder stability.
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How to prepare for the transition to outdoor swimming
With the first open water events not long away, now is a good time to refresh your open water skills,…
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Don’t let someone else kill your vibe!
Do you find yourself reeling from unsolicited opinions about your training plan? Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas shares her advice on…
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Swimmers’ cyanotypes: bonding land, water and kin on Loch Faskally
Artist Eve McGovern Miller's upcoming exhibition ‘The Land Remembers What the Water Tells Us’ includes a series of cyanotypes made…
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The importance of rest intervals
Jason Tait explores the importance of rest – an often neglected but vital part of a swim training session.
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March in the swim community
NOWCA shares an inspiring young swimmer's story, and Mental Health Swims wants to hear from participants.
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Springboard diplomacy
Elaine K Howley investigates how a small group of American swimmers and divers helped open China to westerners.
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From Russia with love
The popularity of outdoor swimming in Russia is steadily growing these days, Eugene Gerden reports.
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Is all neoprene harmful?
Rowan Clarke explores how toxic neoprene is responsible for a health crisis, and why the appetite for truly sustainable wetsuits…
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How do I prepare myself mentally and physically for my first open water event?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a frequently asked query about how to prepare for your first ever outdoor swimming event.
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Can you tame lane rage?
Simon Griffiths plunges into a controversial topic… can you tame lane rage?
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A green vision for our blue spaces
Abigail Whyte met Green MP and river activist Ellie Chowns for a swim and sauna at a new swimming lake…
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Politics of swimming
Can swimming outdoors be an escape from politics? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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Here for the swimming
In open water swimming you see all different kinds of body types and sizes – everyone is welcome. However, swimming…
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Is swimming a political act?
Wild swimming is quietly rebellious, an act of advocacy for public rights to natural spaces, says Simon Griffiths
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Yes! You can swim in rivers
With headlines like ‘What’s the most polluted place to swim in the UK?’ news coverage coverage is enough to put…
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We want you to join our Wild Swim Relay!
Do you fancy taking part in a unique event? We’re picking a team of subscribers and contributors to get a free…
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River heroes’ film at a cinema near you
The joyful film about a community’s fight for its river Rave On For The Avon is now in cinemas. Following…
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Charity places up for grabs at Swim Serpentine
General entries have sold out for this popular event but don't worry – you can still secure a charity spot…
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Roger Deakin’s memory lives on
A walnut tree sapling from Roger Deakin’s Suffolk home, Walnut Tree Farm, has been planted at John’s Water on the…
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Move of the month: Camel Pose
This is a great spinal exercise for those of us sitting for long hours at desks and computers.
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Beta Cottage, Suffolk: a place to swim, rest and create
Planning swim holidays and trips yourself can be tricky when there are so many wonderful places to stay in the…
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New 84km distance confirmed for Sweden’s longest swim race
This August, swimming buddies Helén Runger and Niclas Renman will swim the length of Lake Vidöstern (21.5km) four times in…
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How to stay swim fit without an event
Swim Smooth coach Paul Newsome shares how to build a flexible training plan for when you don't have an event…
