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The Comeback Kid

Alex Staniforth on tackling 18 summits and four lakes - after long Covid.

Swimming the Scottish Wilderness

Rannoch Moor is 82% water - it'd be rude not to swim across it.

Tips for First-Time Distance Swimmers

How to master mindset during your first-time long-distance swim.

The Swoosh Report 2023

The Bantham Swoosh saw 800 swimmers heading down the River Avon for a good cause.

The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook

Everything you need to know to swim free this summer

10 Ways to Stay Well Swimming

Going swimming? Use these tips to reduce your risk of getting ill.

10km Training Manual

Our updated guide to training for a long distance swim.

Full Moon Calendar 2023

The Accidental Long Distance Swimmer

Galactic swimming

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