View from the Water
Gain a fresh perspective as swimmers share their unique viewpoints and reflections on the world from the water's edge.
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Putting on weight for swimming: how would this affect your health?
The perceived wisdom is to deliberately put on weight to increase your natural insulation for marathon swimming. But how might…
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Rewatch the Olympic marathon swim to improve your river swimming skills
"This is one of the most fascinating Olympic marathon swims I’ve ever watched," says Simon Griffiths.
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How do I decide if I should swim in the Thames?
Simon Griffiths explains how he looks at pollution risk before swimming
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How will the Olympics inspire you?
With the Paris 2024 Olympics beginning in just a few days, Simon Griffiths reflects on marathon swimming's short history in…
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Why swimming faster might not make you happier
Focusing purely on speed can sap the joy from your swimming. To ensure swimming continues to make you happy, embrace…
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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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Walk more to swim faster
Simon Griffiths shares how walking can benefit your swimming, and lead you to more interesting swimming locations.
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Boulter’s to Bray Swim – 2024 event cancelled
We ask: Is it appropriate to cancel a river swimming race because of pollution fears two months ahead of the…
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It’s time to start planning your summer of swimming
Brush up on your open water skills and plan ahead now to make the most of summer swimming season, says…
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How to fall in love with swimming
If you want to be a lifelong swimmer, it’s a big help if you love swimming. That might sound obvious,…
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A celebration of swim travel
Get ready to embrace the travel and adventure opportunities in swimming, says Simon Griffiths.
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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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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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Swimming goals? Think of the bigger picture
Simon Griffiths suggests reflecting on the bigger picture when setting your swimming goals for the year
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When you look back on your year, what do you see? What stands out?
Remember to look back on your swimming adventures as well as forwards, says Simon Griffiths
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The importance of a swimming community
Simon Griffiths reflects on what makes swimming communities special, and how you can make them even better.
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Restore playfulness to your outdoor swimming
Swimming has the capacity to bring out our playful side, say Simon Griffiths.
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Don’t miss out on the joys of outdoor swimming because of sewage pollution
Sewage pollution is a scandal but it doesn’t mean the end of wild swimming
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Want to learn more about river swimming? Try kayaking
Whether learning how to find the fastest flow of water or avoiding hazards unique to rivers, Simon Griffiths suggests trying…
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Unexpected conflicts over water water use
Simon Griffiths reflects on how water projects can have unintended consequences.
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Tips for swimming underwater
Relax and take it slow: Simon Griffiths shares some tips for underwater swimming.
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Is endless summer swimming a dream come true?
Do you embrace the cold and celebrate the changing seasons, or would endless summer swimming be a dream come true?…
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Retaining the joy of swim training
Simon Griffiths on prioritising the process of swim training, rather than the end goal of completing a challenge.
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Reflecting and planning: how to adapt your swim training in January
January is a difficult month to adopt and stick with new habits, says Simon Griffiths. Instead, use January to sharpen…
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The “bash-wild-swimming” genre is already getting boring
Wild swimming has become a target of those who make a living mocking people and topics they know little about.…
