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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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Take a seaweed bath
While you’re down by the water, why not gather ingredients for a restorative seaweed bath?
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Water wildlife: thick-lipped grey mullet
What’s that flash of silver-grey in the water? Susanne Masters has your guide to the thick-lipped grey mullet (chelon labrosus),…
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Reflecting and planning: how to adapt your swim training in January
January is a difficult month to adopt and stick with new habits, says Simon Griffiths. Instead, use January to sharpen…
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Giving up social media
Would you benefit from a digital detox? Contributing editor Jonathan Cowie reflects on six months of being completely social media…
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Swimming to sanctuary: the story of sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini
Elaine K Howley tells the extraordinary story of sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini, who escaped war-torn Syria to compete at…
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Forest bathing: immerse yourself in nature
Rowan Clarke investigates the physiological and psychological benefits of forest bathing.
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Tailor your own swim training plan
Adaptive Swimmer Sophie Etheridge shares guidance for listening to your body, being kind to yourself and honing your own swim…
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Caro Giles on her love of the moon and the sea
Author Caro Giles' new book tells her tale of life in wild Northumberland with her four daughters. Ella Foote finds…
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Staying awake for marathon swims
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas reflects on how she has persevered through sleep deprivation for her long swims.
