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Challenge sessions for your swim training
A challenge session is one where you go above and beyond what you normally do in your regular training or…
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Spring into the season
Care is still needed for spring swimming as the water is still cold and the weather can be fickle at…
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Ready for departure
Travelling by air can be an daunting prospect for a wheelchair user. Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge shares her recent experiences.
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Mermaid of the seven seas
Open water swimmers need to be ambassadors for our precious blue spaces, Oceans Seven swimmer Bárbara Hernández tells Abigail Whyte
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World of water
From the Sea Nomads to ultra-marathon swimmers, Rowan Clarke explores swimming around the world.
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Unlocking cultural significance through adventure swim travel
Adventure swimming is more than just a test of endurance; it is a gateway to deeper connections with the natural…
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Staying safe on swim travels
Swimming in new places may expose you to new and unknown hazards, so take extra care, says Simon Griffiths.
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Healthy swimmers’ skin with Neve’s Bees
We meet the founders of Neve's Bees, a natural skincare brand that harnesses the healing powers of beeswax for healthy,…
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Sea of tears
Rowan Clarke meets Emma Simpson to talk about her new book Breaking Waves.
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How to prepare for the transition to outdoor swimming
With the first open water events not long away, now is a good time to refresh your open water skills,…
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Don’t let someone else kill your vibe!
Do you find yourself reeling from unsolicited opinions about your training plan? Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas shares her advice on…
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The importance of rest intervals
Jason Tait explores the importance of rest – an often neglected but vital part of a swim training session.
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Springboard diplomacy
Elaine K Howley investigates how a small group of American swimmers and divers helped open China to westerners.
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From Russia with love
The popularity of outdoor swimming in Russia is steadily growing these days, Eugene Gerden reports.
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Is all neoprene harmful?
Rowan Clarke explores how toxic neoprene is responsible for a health crisis, and why the appetite for truly sustainable wetsuits…
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How do I prepare myself mentally and physically for my first open water event?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a frequently asked query about how to prepare for your first ever outdoor swimming event.
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Can you tame lane rage?
Simon Griffiths plunges into a controversial topic… can you tame lane rage?
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A green vision for our blue spaces
Abigail Whyte met Green MP and river activist Ellie Chowns for a swim and sauna at a new swimming lake…
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Politics of swimming
Can swimming outdoors be an escape from politics? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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Here for the swimming
In open water swimming you see all different kinds of body types and sizes – everyone is welcome. However, swimming…
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Is swimming a political act?
Wild swimming is quietly rebellious, an act of advocacy for public rights to natural spaces, says Simon Griffiths
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How to stay swim fit without an event
Swim Smooth coach Paul Newsome shares how to build a flexible training plan for when you don't have an event…
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Asking the right questions about your swimming
Wherever you’re at on your swimming journey, it’s always important to take a few moments to reflect on the swimming…
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Caitlin O’Reilly: word’s youngest Ocean Seven swimmer
An ultra-marathon swimmer from New Zealand has got herself in the Guinness World Records after becoming the world’s youngest person…
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How to tailor your own swim training plan
Why do swimmers train in different ways, and what’s the best way for you to train?
