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Breathing hard to breathe easy
Adam Ball's 13 Lake Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis
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The art of endurance
Does swimming imitate art for Katie Pumphrey, or vice versa? Rowan Clarke finds out
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Beyond the horizon
Rowan Clarke meets the modern day adventurers who are conquering the waves.
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Find your own long distance
Simon Griffiths looks at what makes a long-distance swim
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How to keep that swim fit feeling!
After a swim event, it’s easy for training to slide. Engaging in active recovery, working on technique and trying something…
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The lowdown on stretching
Stretching can be confusing – how much, how long, what type? Here’s a quick breakdown from personal trainer Liz Lowe,…
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How do I get back to open water swimming with long Covid?
GP and triathlete Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi has advice for balancing rest and movement when living with long Covid
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Creating magic and mayhem
Singer-songwriter BE tells Abigail Whyte about her new single ‘Swim Through’, a song dedicated to women of the water showcasing…
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Training for speed and shorter distances
How can we train effectively and what can we do to improve our speed without compromising our technique and overall…
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From lifeguard to leader
Johannes Pepperday tells the story of her full-circle summer at Canary Wharf If you’d told me a few years ago…
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So, you want to be a swim guide?
Guiding swimmers in the water, around the world or locally in the UK sounds like a dream job, but what…
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Sophie Etheridge: my work journey
Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge reveals her journey to becoming a poolside and open water coach
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It’s all going swimmingly for Vassos Alexander
Sometimes the dreams that get away make the best books, as Simon Griffiths finds out from sports presenter Vassos Alexander…
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Swimmable Cities: the urban swimming movement
The first Swimmable Cities summit was held in Rotterdam in the Netherlands last month. It started with a ‘big splash’…
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How to get ready for swimming in rough water
It’s a mental as much as a physical thing, says Simon Griffiths
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A wilder life
Daniel Allen-Hörnfeldt tells Rowan Clarke how he rewilded his career for a better life in Sweden
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Bold waters
Rowan Clarke talks to Melona Headley about empowering disadvantaged young people through swimming
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Make the dream work
How does it feel to combine your career with your passion? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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The joys of a swim career
Simon Griffiths reflects on the joys and benefits of working in swimming
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Swim coach Paul Eaglestone’s winning formula
Coach Paul Eaglestone has put his winning formula into print. His new book Free Speed is out now – we…
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The best outdoor saunas in Britain
As saunas pop up alongside beaches, rivers and lakes across the UK, author Emma O’Kelly chooses 10 of her favourite…
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Swimming around the world
Simon Griffiths shares how to make the most of your next swim abroad.
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“How do I fit swim training around my busy work schedule?”
Swim coach Cassie Patten has great advice for a busy paramedic who has signed up for a 15km swim
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Three ways to improve rotator cuff mobility
Fitness coach Liz Lowe advises three exercises that can improve both shoulder mobility and posture
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What to eat on event day
Whether you’re taking on a shorter swim or a more ambitious distance, carefully consider your pre- and post-swim nutrition, says…
