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Swim safe, swim without your ego
Often the most dangerous thing about our swimming is ourselves. Ella Foote changes her approach to long-distance swimming.
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How to balance your training between open water and the pool
Jason Tait says doing the right mix of pool and open water will help you race faster.
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Top tips for overseas swimming events
Simon Griffiths shares some practical tips to help you get the best from your swimming trip abroad and avoid some…
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Status flow
How important is bathing water status in the fight against pollution? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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In safe hands
From NOWCA to the RNLI, Rowan Clarke meets the people who make outdoor swimming happen.
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How I train: Team Mermaids
Open water swimmers Katie Kenny and Manda Read juggle jobs, families and busy lives but still manage to fit in…
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Guardian angel on a SUP
Lucy Young supports her friends’ swimming and gets a core workout from her stand-up paddle board.
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Embracing Slow Swimming
Writer Georgie Duckworth dips her toe into a swimming event designed for those who like to take it slow
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Swims that shaped me: Jonathan Cowie
Contributing editor Jonathan Cowie shares the swims that have shaped his life over the years, from his first ever open…
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What are swimming drills?
"What are swimming drills? I have heard lots about them and there’s hundreds of YouTube videos about them, but I…
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Getting back on track with swim training
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas has advice on getting back on track after an unplanned break from swim training.
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How being a multisport athlete can enliven your swimming
Athlete Jennifer Strong McConachie shares why being a multisport athlete has improved her strength and stamina in the water, and…
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For our towel holders
There’s a beauty in finding alternative ways to enjoy water, says Rowan Clark. Why not show your towel holder some…
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The art and science of tapering
Swim coach Paul Newsome explains the science of tapering – and how to arrive in peak condition for your next swim challenge
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How I train: Monika Mittaz
This summer Monika Mittaz will attempt to swim the 38km-length of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland. We spoke with Monika in…
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Space to pause and reflect
Swimming and walking in nature can both be transformative experiences, helping us to pause and reflect on parts of our…
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Radical rest: revolutionary woman
Ella Foote meets Evie Muir – activist, author and founder of Peaks of Colour, a nature-for-healing community group
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How to nail nutrition for swimmers by marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas
When you’re taking on a long swim that requires feeds, dialling in your nutrition is paramount to success. You can…
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This booty was made for walking
Ella Foote heads to the hills with Every Body Outdoors and realises how having the right kit can completely change…
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Race day tactics for open water swimming
Positioning, drafting and the final sprint: Open water coach and Founder of Swim Smooth, Paul Newsome, shares his race day…
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Land and water
Rowan Clarke laces up her walking boots, packs a swimsuit and discovers the simple beauty of swim-walking.
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How to train for the swims on SwimRun
Swimming in swimruns is different. Simon Griffiths looks at how to prepare for it.
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Walk more to swim faster
Simon Griffiths shares how walking can benefit your swimming, and lead you to more interesting swimming locations.
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Swims that shaped me: Simon Griffiths
Outdoor Swimmer founder Simon Griffiths shares the swims that have shaped his life over the years, from his childhood swimming…
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“How do I prepare for a 6.5km swim in 10 weeks?”
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers this reader Q about how to prepare for the around-Brownsea Island swim in June –…
