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How to pack smarter for your swims
As opposed to the warm comfort of the swimming pool, swimming outdoors, combined with all the (often unpredictable) elements, requires…
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How to choose prescription goggles
Off-the-shelf prescription goggles only correct for distance, not astigmatism, so in order to calculate the power for your goggles, you…
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How much do shoes slow you down when you’re swimming?
The first time I swam in shoes, I discovered my feet were more important to swimming than I thought, even…
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Top tips on getting race-ready before the summer
With a large number of outdoor swim events and races taking place in the summer, the beginning of the year…
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Should you accessorise for cold water swimming?
Is it better to use gloves and socks for comfort in cold water, or toughen up and deal with it?
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What clothing do I need for cold water swimming?
What should you wear on your head? Do you need a changing robe? Outdoor Swimmer’s Jonathan Cowie answers some frequently…
