Where will you swim in 2012?
Outdoor swimming has never been so popular, and in this Olympic year it’s sure to get yet another boost as more of us get inspired by the open water events at London 2012. It’s probably too late to secure… read more
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My first aquathlon: continuing the open water journey
As we reported on Tuesday, top Shaw Method teachers Sally Smith and Sheelagh Powell competed in an aquathlon last Sunday. We’ve already heard from Sheelagh, now here’s Sally’s perspective on the race …
I have never competed… read more
How dealing with my backache revolutionised my swimming, and my life
Sally Smith was made redundant three years ago. She was stressed, and suffering from back pain and painful knees. Seeking help from the Alexander Technique and Shaw Method not only helped the stress and pain, but launched her into… read more
Swimming in 2011: flourishing in the great outdoors
Swimming is going through a period of exponential growth in the UK. 50% of outdoor swimmers have only picked it up in the last 5 years. Kate Rew, of the Outdoor Swimming Society, looks at the conditions… read more
My swimming achievement 2010
We asked you, our lovely readers, to tell us about your swimming achievements from the past year, and what an inspirational mailbag we received. Without further ado here are our favourites. Prepared to be inspired …
Rescue fly …… read more
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