
Learn to sprint on an endurance swim
Simon Griffiths analyses the value of changing pace on long distance swims
In an open water swimming event, there are moments when it is advantageous to speed up.


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In an open water swimming event, there are moments when it is advantageous to speed up.
I started Outdoor Swimmer in 2011 (initially as H2Open Magazine) as an outlet for my passion for swimming outdoors. I've been a swimmer and outdoor swimmer for as long as I remember. Swimming has made a huge difference to my life and I want to share its joys and benefits with as many people as possible. I am also the author of Swim Wild & Free: A Practical Guide to Swimming Outdoors 365 a Year, I provide one-to-one support to swimmers through Swim Mentoring and I'm the creator of the Renaissance Swimmer project.