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What happens to your body when you enter cold water?
The social, physical and mental health benefits of cold water swimming are well known, but what happens to your body,…
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“When I turn up to a pool I just see myself as a swimmer.” Team GB’s Alice Dearing’s on racism in swimming
It is only at the end of our conversation that Alice Dearing mentions that she has never been wild swimming.…
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The Burkini Line
The history of the burkini and its role in empowering Muslim women to take to the open water
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Out to swim: The transgender woman who found her tribe in outdoor swimming
Transgender swimmer Eden Elgeti has found her tribe in outdoor swimming “I was a bit nervous when I first starting…
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A swimmer’s perspective on the City of London Corporation’s proposals for Hampstead Heath ponds
Nicola Mayhew, Co-chair of the Hampstead Heath Ladies’ Pond, gives her opinion on the City of London’s proposals to adopt…
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5 historic indoor swimming pools in the UK
It’s still winter, which means it still too cold to convince some swimmers to venture out for a wild or…
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Cold water swimming advice from an Ice Mile expert
In a few weeks, Outdoor Swimmer’s very own English channel soloist and ice kilometre challenger, Joanne, will be heading to…
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Swimming against the stream
Why swimming upriver slows you down so much, and what to do about it
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What is SIPE and what are the risks?
Sarah Spencer and Dr Lindsay Forbes shine some light on swimming-induced pulmonary oedema (SIPE) – a poorly understood but potentially…
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Should swimming be given special treatment in lockdown 2?
There’s a petition going around asking the government to: “Allow open-air swimming pools, lidos & lakes to open in a…
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How to keep acclimatised for winter swimming while in lockdown
With lockdown restrictions closing outdoor pools and open water swimming venues, many swimmers are wondering if this is the end…
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Winter swimming – all your questions answered
Seasoned winter swimmers Outdoor Swimmer editor and contributing editor Jonathan Cowie and Ella Foote were joined by Dr Heather Massey,…
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How can I control my asthma in cold water?
We asked three expert swimmers for their advice on managing asthma when open water swimming. “My question concerns outdoor swimming…
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The Joy of Thames Swimming – and some safety tips
I’ve lived close to the Thames, near Teddington Lock, for 20 years, but – until this summer – I’ve always…
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Swimmer’s Itch – protective measures, detection and treatment
Susie Symes is your guide to protecting yourself against cercarial dermatitis, also known as swimmer's itch.
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The Black Swimming Association: breaking down barriers to swimming
The Black Swimming Association is a new organisation set up to break down barriers to swimming within the BME community.…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – A year in open water from lochs, orca trails and sea pools to the stacks of St Kilda
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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How to support your local outdoor swimming venue
Emma Pusill, co-author of The Lido Guide, updates us on the uncertain future of lidos and outdoor venues and how we can…
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How to tackle your first cold water swim post-lockdown
There was a celebratory mood at Brockwell lido this morning. After a month of no swimming, the unheated outdoor pool…
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Simon Griffiths shares an open letter to Jeremy Clarkson
Dear Jeremy, Your article in the Sunday times about wild swimming was recently brought to my attention. It was entertaining.…
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Open water swimming and the environment
How capturing the benefits of open-water swimming can help to promote better management of swimming sites Humans have long known…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – less skipping and more colour
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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How to get started in stand up paddle boarding
With people now looking towards socially-distanced sports to occupy their time, paddle boarding could be a great option and partner…
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Diary of a temporarily not-so wandering swimmer – how to swim 8m in 15 minutes
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Eight tips to help you develop a life-long swimming habit
If you’re a life-long swimmer – and I know there are lots of you out there – you won’t need…
