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The weather decides whether we swim
Channel swimmers know: if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute. Elaine K Howley delves into a swimmer's history…
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The tides of change
Daniel Shailer meets the “black mermaid” turning the tide for swimming access in South Africa Growing up in Sowetu, South…
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The Coastal Cafe Guide: Eating on the edge
From coffee and pastry horse boxes to street-food trucks and gourmet seafood bars: The Coastal Café Guide has got your…
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The Lido Guide: Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool
Emma Pusill, author of the newly updated The Lido Guide, lets the train take the strain and finds that an…
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Masters swimming: get ready for the pool
Add a new dimension to your swimming with Masters racing, says Simon Griffiths
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Finish the season strong
Paul Newsome looks at how to perform your best in end-of-season events and challenges.
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The Adventures of Scout
What inspired three ocean loving engineers to create a series of fun rhyming children’s books?
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An inspiring summer of swimming
Wowed by a summer of amazing swimming, Rowan Clarke meets the creator-completers of some of the most inspiring outdoor swims…
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Immerse in weather
Rowan Clarke discovers how noticing the weather can change us and the world.
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A swimmer’s perspective of the city
City swimming can be a thrilling experience, as demonstrated by the epic swims in the Seine in Paris this summer.
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How to stay fit between races and on holiday
A bit of preparation and flexibility will go a long way to maintaining your fitness between races and on holiday,…
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Swim safe, swim without your ego
Often the most dangerous thing about our swimming is ourselves. Ella Foote changes her approach to long-distance swimming.
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How to balance your training between open water and the pool
Jason Tait says doing the right mix of pool and open water will help you race faster.
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Top tips for overseas swimming events
Simon Griffiths shares some practical tips to help you get the best from your swimming trip abroad and avoid some…
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Status flow
How important is bathing water status in the fight against pollution? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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How I train: Team Mermaids
Open water swimmers Katie Kenny and Manda Read juggle jobs, families and busy lives but still manage to fit in…
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Guardian angel on a SUP
Lucy Young supports her friends’ swimming and gets a core workout from her stand-up paddle board.
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Embracing Slow Swimming
Writer Georgie Duckworth dips her toe into a swimming event designed for those who like to take it slow
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Swims that shaped me: Jonathan Cowie
Contributing editor Jonathan Cowie shares the swims that have shaped his life over the years, from his first ever open…
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What are swimming drills?
"What are swimming drills? I have heard lots about them and there’s hundreds of YouTube videos about them, but I…
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Getting back on track with swim training
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas has advice on getting back on track after an unplanned break from swim training.
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How being a multisport athlete can enliven your swimming
Athlete Jennifer Strong McConachie shares why being a multisport athlete has improved her strength and stamina in the water, and…
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For our towel holders
There’s a beauty in finding alternative ways to enjoy water, says Rowan Clark. Why not show your towel holder some…
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The art and science of tapering
Swim coach Paul Newsome explains the science of tapering – and how to arrive in peak condition for your next swim challenge
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How I train: Monika Mittaz
This summer Monika Mittaz will attempt to swim the 38km-length of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland. We spoke with Monika in…
