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How a public flow of data can make the Thames fit to swim
Theo Thomas runs London Waterkeeper, an independent charity set up to challenge polluters and protect rivers in the capital and…
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Race strategy: What I learned at Oceanman Turkey
As well as an opportunity to do something I really enjoy doing (i.e. long distance swims outdoors), I find that…
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2Swim4Life 2019
Last weekend, Guildford Lido once again hosted 2Swim4Life, as it has done every other year since 2011. I’ve been to…
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Training sessions 16 to 31 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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New issue alert! April issue of Outdoor Swimmer on sale now
Mermaids! Romance! Time travel! Tescos! The April issue of Outdoor Swimmer has it all. Plus training sessions, technique advice, full…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – imported sand, piscinas naturales and a pool to myself
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Swimterview with Libby Page
Ella Foote swims with Libby Page, author of The Lido You don’t swim somewhere for years and then you do…
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Alice Dearing: “You learn from every race, so the more you can do, the better”
Alice Dearing was the 2016 World Junior Open Water Champion and now has her sights set on a place in…
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Training sessions 15 to 28 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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Sharron Davies
SwimQuest Swimming Holidays has announced a new partnership with household name Sharron Davies MBE to promote wellbeing and mental health.…
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Join the #swimwildandfree movement
Outdoor Swimmer is an independent magazine produced by swimmers for swimmers. We don’t have the heft of a big publishing…
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This month we swam with…Bluetits Open Water Swimmers
Ella Foote meets a flock of wild swimmers on the Welsh coast The morning I swam with the Bluetits in…
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Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival
Sign up now to benefit from early bird entry. Subscribers to Outdoor Swimmer magazine can also get VIP benefits including…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – Where the land is low and the water bulls are loud
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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2018: A good year for swimming outside
Picture credit: Katia Vastiau In a year of difficult and divisive politics in the UK and elsewhere, of ever-mounting evidence…
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Boxing Day Quiz
Fingers on buzzers! Test your knowledge of outdoor swimming with our Boxing Day Swim Quiz of the Year. 1. How…
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Becoming a cover model: Jeremy Murgatroyd
Our cover images policy at Outdoor Swimmer is, as far as possible, to celebrate real swimmers doing real swimming (rather…
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Swimmers in business: Lara Morgan
Lara Morgan is the founder of Pacific Direct which she sold in 2010 for £20m. As a life-long swimmer, she…
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Training sessions 16 to 31 January 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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February issue nearly ready plus training session ideas
January is always a busy month for us at Outdoor Swimmer as, after taking a break over Christmas and New…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – ‘Sunny Dunny’ home of the red cliffs and long lost lidos
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Mermaids, witches and sirens. Cold water swimming and ageing. Swim faster by swimming slowly, faster
The February issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine will land with subscribers this week. It’s packed full of advice, swim stories…
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Superheroes, glam rockers and 3.5 degree water: UK Cold Water Swimming Championships
Swimmers from around the world congregated at Tooting Bec Lido in south London on Saturday for the UK Cold Water…
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embarrassed to discuss my vulnerabilities and fears on camera but Jon was great and made me feel completely at ease. The filming was at dawn and it was cold! We were in swimming costumes all day and in and out of the choppy water. It really was an incredible experience and I am so glad that I did it. It has now won numerous awards at the 2017/2018 film festivals and continues to do so. It has been shared around the world and its popularity seems to stem from its relatability to many – my story is something that can happen to any of us at any time in our lives if we fail to regularly honour our own self-care.
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Pick of the Peaks
A destination less obvious for outdoor swimming, the Peak District has some real gems hidden among its hills and gorges.…
