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
Good water: Pettycur Beach, Kinghorn
I took up open water swimming only last year as a way to get fit and do something cheap yet beneficial, writes Maureen Londra. Little did I know what I was letting myself in for.
The challenges, both physical… read more
Take a running jump …
Tempted by swimming outdoors this summer? I think a great way to get into wild swimming is to take part in one of the events organised by the Outdoor Swimming Society. One of my favourites is the annual
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
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