Readers' Swims
Immerse yourself in fellow swimmers' personal narratives, sharing their swimming stories and memorable experiences.
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Diary of A Wandering Swimmer – a crawl from a llyn
Kate Gillwood takes part in an event and makes an ungainly exit By Kate Gillwood Kate Gillwood was born in…
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Diary of a Wandering Swimmer – Yorkshire Lily Pads
Our Wandering Swimmer finds a delightful dipping pond in Yorkshire
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Swimming Just like Johnny (Weissmuller)
By Glyn Marston It’s funny how easily it is to be taken back to your childhood, a scenario that feels…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – a clear sweetie
I can see my feet so clearly it almost looks like they aren’t even in water at all.
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Diary of a Wandering Swimmer – An Unusual Tide
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Diary of a Wandering swimmer – yellow tangs from a lava field
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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“I may have had cancer, but it isn’t going to rule my life”
Audrey Hellen shares her swimming story I was always a pool swimmer as a child, representing my school and the…
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Diary of a Wandering Swimmer – a swing rope to the past
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – jumping trout in the wind
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – Highland Adventure Part 1
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – Highland Adventure Part 2
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Swimming micro-adventure in the Lake District
Paul Mackenzie heads off to the Lakes for a nocturnal swimming adventure I have always loved adventure – especially in…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – waterfalls of tea
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Stand-up Paddle Boarding with Swimmers
Lucy Young discovers that Stand up Paddle Boarding is a great way to join the river fun with her swimmer…
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Swimming from Old Harry Rocks to The Needles
Swimming from Old Harry Rocks to The Needles: A grand day out by Ali Budynkiewicz I have a beach hut…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – storms, floods and a shallow lagoon
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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From Olympic trials to the Thames: finding a new direction in swimming
After taking part in the Rio Olympic trials I retired from competitive swimming, but I wasn’t done with the sport.…
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Gadding about in Gandia
John Weller and Lola Culsán join Spanish sea swimmers in an historic race from a golden beach to the sanctuary…
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My Swim Story – Laura Hope Smith
Laura Hope Smith was inspired by the This Girl Can campaign to get into the water I’m currently sitting at…
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They are all mad in Doncaster
Sarah Hicks underwent a swimming conversion in South Yorkshire On a warm Friday in July last year I travelled a…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – getting a confidence boost on my home beach
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Nevis to St.Kitts Cross-Channel Swim
Turtles, rum punch and sunshine. Swim coach Stephen Baker enjoyed his first trip to the Caribbean The thought of visiting…
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My Swim Story – Ellen Taylor
Ellen Taylor has set herself the challenge of swimming every day for a year My hands are numb by the…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – in the wake of an orca
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – imported sand, piscinas naturales and a pool to myself
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
