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Start the year STRONG

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From one-pieces, jammers and tankinis, we provide a snapshot of the range of prints, fabrics and styles out there to get your 2019 swim adventures off to a strong start. We also have a selection of goggles to keep you focused on your training in the pool through to open water.

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VIEW FROM THE WATER
Simon Griffiths asks us to sign Swim England’s pledge to improve school swimming
FROM THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TO TOOTING BEC
SwimTrek founder Simon Murie looks back to the birth of winter swimming championships in the UK
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LIGHT IN THE WATER
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EXCEL
COACH CASSIE
Our resident Olympian on how to kick start your new year
OFF THE CUFF
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“I’M EXHAUSTED, AM I SHOWING SIGNS OF BURNOUT?”
Over-training, poor performance and loss of interest in swimming? You might be suffering from burnout, says Helen Davis
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WINTER TRAINING RECIPES
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EXPLORE
CROATIAN COAST
Swim addict Lara Solomon explored the Dalmatian coast of Croatia
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