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The gift of swimming
There’s something special about gifting swimming to those who can’t access it themselves. Rowan Clarke looks at different ways to…
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How can I pace myself when swimming long distances?
Giving a talk before Swim Serpentine, swim coach Cassie Patten advised swimmers to start out steady and build into their…
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Swimming watercolours in County Mayo, Ireland
From golden lough swims and yellow flat periwinkles to pale turquoise seas and grey skies, County Mayo’s swims are drawn…
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ReWild Swim Club, Gloucestershire
Nestled in rewilding land, tucked into the meandering course of the River Severn, is a hidden space where you will…
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Unsinkable: Alan Corcoran’s swim of the length of Ireland
Alan Corcoran swam the length of Ireland in memory of his father. He spoke to Jonathan Cowie about his experience.
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How and why should I practise kicking?
I wear a wetsuit and barely kick my legs when I swim in open water but I’ve been told I…
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Winter Freestyle Refresher: Breathing for front crawl
How to identify areas for improvement and work out what to do. Your winter freestyle refresher by Simon Griffiths.
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What does it take to swim an ice mile?
If you’ve ever seen a swimmer at the end of their ice mile, you’ll appreciate what an incredible feat of…
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Leszek Naziemiec’s Yukon Odyssey
After conquering the 1,000km Vistula River in his native Poland, adventure swimmer Leszek Naziemiec turned his attention to the far…
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Cold water swimming: a healthy habit
Dipping and swimming in cold water is increasingly being touted as good for health. But what does the science say?
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The benefits of ice baths
Rowan Clarke finds out why so many swimmers sit in backyard baths, barrels and tubs full of icy water
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Lido love
When Jonathan Cowie lived in London, it was Tooting Bec Lido that first kindled his love for open air pools.…
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This little piggy went to Essex
So much more than a bed a breakfast, but not as impersonal as a hotel, Ella Foote heads to Piglets…
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How do I improve my technique to avoid Swimmer’s Shoulder?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about how to improve their swim technique to avoid further shoulder pain.
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Somerset Swim Retreats
Simon Griffiths took a weekend off racing for some welcome rest and recreation in the South West of England… but…
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Two modes swim training
Simon Griffiths explains why it's beneficial to have two modes for your swimming training, which can sometimes mean leaving the…
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How to maintain swim fitness without pool training
No pool? No problem. Jonathan Cowie explains how you can maintain your swim fitness with some dry land training, including…
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Intuitive swimming: the power of the present
Have you trained for hours without seeing results? Brian Holliday wants you to move with the water rather than fight…
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Poison in the pool: a history of chlorine
How a deadly chemical became the world’s preferred means of keeping swimming pools clean and tidy. Elaine K Howley investigates.
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A pool of one’s own: the rise of natural swimming pools
With an increased interest in outdoor swimming there is a new demand for privately-owned natural swimming ponds. Ella Foote takes…
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Queer swim groups: We are family
A new wave of queer swim groups are embracing the benefits of cold water and community.
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Trash, lice and tankers: a lap around Staten Island
Daniel Shailer shares Leslie Hamilton's story of her record-breaking swim around Staten Island, braving rusting hulks and sea lice.
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What about men?
In a woman’s world, Rowan Clarke finds out why it’s important to advocate for male outdoor swimmers.
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A community of adaptive and disabled open water swimmers
When Sophie Etheridge started a Facebook group, she inadvertently created a community of swimmers with disabilities where every small win…
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What is Mental Health Swims?
The story behind the mental health peer support community, Mental Health Swims.
