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Messing about on the river: an event review of the Thames Marathon
Ben Lane reports on his 13km swim in the infamous Thames Marathon, where "a good mindset, a certain level of…
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I swam a marathon for WaterAid!
Kasia completed the WaterAid Swim Marathon challenge in 2022, swimming in 15 different open water locations I have been lucky…
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Getting the Henley high
An event for newbies, elite swimmers or the simply curious. Digital Journalist Jo Tinsley reports back on this year’s Outdoor…
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Henley Swim Festival: “a day to celebrate all things swimming”
Meeting swimming friends old and new, swimming your first open water mile or challenging yourself to a four-mile challenge: Outdoor…
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No training? No worries! Six ways to make the most of an event when you’re unfit
If you’re wavering about signing up for an event because of worries about your fitness, whether it’s your first mile…
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Why do an open water event?
Do I have to be a fast swimmer? Do I need to swim front crawl? Will I get pushed under…
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Training plan for your first open water mile
Take on your first open water mile with this simple 12-week training plan from Olympic open water silver medallist Keri-anne…
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How do I overcome my self-consciousness to enter a swimming event?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about to feel less self-conscious when outdoor swimming, and how to be…
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Henley Mermaids launch new Swim21 Challenge
Swim 21 miles in 21 weeks for £21: Laura Reineke and the Henley Mermaids have epic swims planned in the…
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Blind wild swimming: Melanie Barratt’s new passion for the open water
Paralympic champion Melanie Barratt is hoping to become the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel solo. Here…
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Myth busting: Can a swan break your arm?
“Sleep easy, your arms are safe.” Dan Keel, author of Swan: Portrait of a Majestic Bird: From Mythical Meanings to…
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“I survived a swan attack”
During their swim down the length of the River Thames, Henley Mermaids Laura Reineke, Joan Fennelly and Susan Barry fended…
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Thames Marathon awarded Racecheck’s Top Rated swimming event for 2022
The Thames Marathon – an endurance swim between Henley-on-Thames and Marlow, along a glorious stretch of river – has been…
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Trends in Outdoor Swimming 2023
Our annual review of what's happening in the world of outdoor swimming.
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The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival
A family-friendly day by the river with swims for everyone I need to declare upfront that I have a conflict…
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The Lido returns to the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2023
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), a national governing body for swimming, will once again host the Lido – a free…
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9 Ways to Become a Better Swimmer this year
Becoming a better swimmer happens through deliberate and long-term focus rather than any radical overnight change.
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Reflections on 2022: a year of adventures with the Henley Mermaids
Laura Reineke of the Henley Mermaids reflects on an incredible year of swimming adventures, and looks forward to swimming the…
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Get 50% off entry to the Henley Swim Festival 2023
Set a reminder! The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2023 opens for registrations at 8am on Monday 7 November, with…
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Henley Mermaids set to complete 100+ mile River Thames swim
On 5 November, the Henley Mermaids will swim under Henley’s iconic bridge as they complete their 100+ mile swim along…
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Macmillan Cancer Support becomes the title charity partner of Henley Swim
The Henley Swim Series, four award-winning swim events in the glorious riverside location renowned for the Henley Royal Regatta, has…
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The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival returns this Sunday
Outdoor Swimmer is delighted to once again partner with Henley Swim for our annual celebration of outdoor swimming in this…
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The Rivers Trust partners with the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival to ask swimmers to race to revive rivers
We are extremely excited to announce that 2022 Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival (10 July 2022) has this year partnered…
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Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2019 – Highlights and pictures
Last Sunday (14 July) we welcomed more than 1200 swimmers along with their friends and families to the new look…
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Henley Swim becomes first to achieve SH2OUT event accreditation
Open Water Swimming Ltd, the company behind the Henley Swim event series, has partnered with Royal Life Saving Society UK…
