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A midlife swim through Iberia
After receiving a ‘Death Calendar’ Mike Bright and his partner Em decided to embrace life and head on a swimming…
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Don’t let your swimming goggles go mouldy!
Mould isn’t just unsightly, it might be doing you harm, says Simon Griffiths
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Swimming from Denmark to Germany
Netherlands swimmer Marjan Brouwer took part in the 2025 edition of Fördercrossing, a 3km swim from Sønderhavn to Glücksburg
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What’s better – swimming 30km in a river or 30km in the sea?
Ben Lane did some thinking and devised a plan to swim and compare 30km by river and 30km by sea.…
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I survived: Ana Little-Saña’s story
US marathon swimmer Ana Little-Saña tells us her experience of taking on the Catalina Channel crossing – a swim that…
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Shouldering on… continuing our two-part dive into shoulder mobility
Personal trainer Liz Lowes shares the second part of her shoulder rehabilitation guide
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Your guide to festive fitness
Christmas can be a tricky time for anyone who likes to train regularly. Fitness coach Vivienne Rickman shares her advice…
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Where does swimming fit in your life?
Simon Griffiths shares some thoughts on swimming, training and life
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Healing shoulders in the water
Swimming coach Nicola Butler offers her guide to pool-based rehabilitation for your shoulders
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Rest, reflect and reset this winter
With all the excitement and buzz around winter swimming, it is easy to forget that these cool, dark months are…
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Jharna’s special venues
Access to safe and natural water is what makes a swimming venue special for Jharna Kumawat, from savouring local favourites…
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Girls Dips: a joyful community
After a big swim event Lowri Jones felt a gap in her swim routine and longed for a group to…
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Love in a cold climate
Rowan Clarke finds out how cold water can pour warmth into a marriage – and into our living rooms via…
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Holding water
Rowan Clarke finds out how swim venues have become key to outdoor swimming
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Is it better to swim wild and free or pay to use a venue?
Venues make outdoor swimming more accessible, inclusive and sustainable, says Simon Griffiths
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Vindication and value
Mercedes Gleitze’s famous Rolex Oyster heads to the auction block
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From first dip to ice mile
Finding your 'why' in winter waters, by psychologist Lexi Tinkler
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Shoulders fit for swimming
Efficient swimmers need strong, mobile shoulders, says personal instructor Liz Lowe
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Why winter swimming indoors matters
When outdoor temperatures drop, indoor pools become sanctuaries for swimmers who want to maintain their training without battling the elements,…
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Why should you swim long distances?
Exploring your motives for swimming longer distances will help you make more of the experience, says Simon Griffiths
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Swim your own swim this winter
When it comes to winter swimming, remember ‘you do you’, advises editor Ella Foote
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Build your aerobic fitness over winter
Cardio training in winter could see you return to open water stronger, more efficient and better conditioned for swimming, says…
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Plunge into ice swimming competition
Ice swimming is no longer a niche pursuit reserved for polar adventurers. Across the UK, swimmers are bridging the gap…
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Meet Libby Delana, author of Cold Joy
Libby DeLana illuminates the many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of cold water in her new book, Cold Joy
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Refuge in the cold
Filmmaker Judy Irving tells Rowan Clarke how cold water provides refuge from life’s biggest challenges
