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Training sessions 1 to 14 February 2019
In August 2019, I’m aiming to swim 21km (plus potentially a little more) at Vidöstern Simmet, which is billed as…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – swimming in a spot I cannot name
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Stefanie Rocknak’s The Swimmer
The Swimmer relaxes into his stroke. The elbow is high. The fingers are pressed together, thumb entering first. His shoulders…
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Training sessions July 2019
In August 2019, I’m aiming to swim 21km (plus potentially a little more) at Vidöstern Simmet, which is billed as…
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Swimming to Bali
SwimTrek founder Simon Murie looks ahead to moving to Bali for a year, and the swims he has planned on…
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Training session June 2019
In August 2019, I’m aiming to swim 21km (plus potentially a little more) at Vidöstern Simmet, which is billed as…
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Challenge of the month – take a friend swimming!
Every month in Outdoor Swimmer magazine we set a challenge. Past challenges include cold water synchro swimming, how many hats…
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Training sessions May 2019
In August 2019, I’m aiming to swim 21km (plus potentially a little more) at Vidöstern Simmet, which is billed as…
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Training sessions April 2019
In August 2019, I’m aiming to swim 21km (plus potentially a little more) at Vidöstern Simmet, which is billed as…
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Getting comfortable being uncomfortable in preparation for Neptune Steps
“Today we’re going to simulate Neptune Steps event, as close as we can without having you climb over the walls.…
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Training sessions 1 to 15 March 2019
In August 2019, I’m aiming to swim 21km (plus potentially a little more) at Vidöstern Simmet, which is billed as…
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What’s coming up in our January issue
In magazines, you always work ahead of the calendar. It’s something you’d think we get used to, and mostly we…
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Tackling the 200m fly
Last year, along with lots of open water events, I decided to have a go at the 200m breaststroke at…
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Wild swimming spot – Madeira
Ricardo Jardim invites us to swim in the (usually) calm and warm waters off the coast of Madeira island My…
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Inspiring youngsters to swim outdoors (safely)
At Outdoor Swimmer we often receive queries from parents who want to support their children’s interest in open water swimming…
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Help hold Thames Water to a higher standard
Image: A outfall draining into the Thames The London Waterkeeper, a charity dedicated to cleaning up London’s waterways and defending…
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Six brilliant things about swimrun
I’ve just returned, buzzing, from this trip to Croatia and Ötillö Swimrun Hvar. We’ll have a full report on the event…
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My Swim Story – Angela Barnes
Swimming outdoors helped comedian Angela Barnes combat her mental health issues We did have swimming lessons at school, but as…
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Team Vigour
Caroline Connor, proud Team Vigour member, celebrates her clubmates’ achievements this year Team Vigour is based in Glasgow and we…
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Sparth Reservoir
Fiona Weir led the campaign to have ‘No Swimming’ signs replaced at Sparth Reservoir Sparth Reservoir is a small body…
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Wild swimming spot – Queens Beach North, Scarborough, Australia
Clear water and turtles make Queens Beach North Mark Otter’s favourite swim spot. Just don’t mention the jet skiers… My…
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View from the water – We need to teach our children how to stay safe while swimming
We need to teach our children how to stay safe while swimming, says Simon Griffiths On Friday 14 July, I…
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Making winter swimming easier
Inland water temperatures in the UK have, in many places, now fallen into single digits, where they’ll probably stay until…
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Nine ways to find your swimming flow
If you swim regularly, you presumably do so because you find the activity intrinsically enjoyable*. You may also have noticed…
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Wild swim spot – Denham Waterski Club
Crayfish and grebes are just two of the attractions at Denham Waterski Club – along with hot chocolate and post-swim…
