The River Dart Swim Run 2018

Editor’s letter

At the Outdoor Swimmer Show last month one of our special

LEWIS PUGH TO SWIM THE LENGTH OF THE CHANNEL

Lewis Pugh, the UN Patron of the Oceans and endurance

FROG GRAHAM ROUND

On the same weekend that Kilian Jornet smashed Billy Bland’s Bob Graham Round fell running record, Jenny Rice became the fastest lady to complete the Frog Graham Round challenge

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VIEW FROM THE WATER

A Thames (sometimes) fit to swim in.

TEAM TALK

All the latest news from OS Towers!

YELLOW WATERLILY

Traditional uses, future cure? By Susanne Masters

Watford Swimming Club

Ella Foote leaps in with an enthusiastic bunch of young swimmers

ACCESS ALL AREAS

One of the best things about outdoor swimming is that anyone can do it. For some, however, access can be tricky. Rowan Clarke finds out how we can help more people get in the water

WANDER INTO THE WILDERNESS

Ella Foote swims with Abi Andrews, author of The Word for Woman is Wilderness

BLONDE AMBITION

Lake George posed a challenge that Diane Struble was keen to best. By Elaine K Howley

COACH CASSIE

Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions

FINE TUNE YOUR CATCH

Fiona Ford explains how to use paddles to perfect your catch

MYTHBUSTERS

There are a number of myths in swimming which people accept as gospel. But when you think about them they are a bit illogical. This month coach James Ewart busts some myths associated with the catch phase of the stroke

“MY FORM HAS TAKEN A REAL SLUMP AT THE MOMENT”

Sport psychology consultant Helen Davis looks at how to stay positive when you aren’t performing at your best

BUILDING YOUR RESOURCES – WHAT TO DO

Taking a positive approach to a slump in form offers

OPEN WATER COACHING

Alice Gartland took the STA’s new Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coaching course

RACE DAY SNACKS

The cookies can be sliced into bars or cut into rounds

THE ALBANIAN JOB

John Weller and Lola Cusán find themselves mixed up in an Albanian swimming caper

BIG BALA TRIP

Combining an organised event with some wild swimming is the recipe for a perfect weekend, finds Jonathan Cowie

THE GREAT NORTH SWIMRUN

Simon Griffiths tackles his longest swimrun to date

SWIMMING AGAINST THE STREAM

Jet lag, sidestroke and unnecessary intimacy. Susan Stos finds that not every swim is a joy

SIMPLY THE BEST

For a week of sea swimming fun, head to BESTFest. By Simon Griffiths

LET’S SWIM!

UK AND INTERNATIONAL EVENT LISTINGS

Open Water Swimathon

Join us for Open Water Swimathon on 8 to 9 September

TRIED & TESTED

ALL THE LATEST GEAR, KIT, NUTRITION PRODUCTS AND BOOKS

SWIMMING ART

A selection of artwork by our favourite swimming artists

SEA LEVEL

Everything is drawn to the infinite possibilities of the ocean. By Pete Kelly

A harder challenge

After amputation and a battle with cancer Vicki Gilbert is taking on an English Channel relay