Campaigning for cleaner water | How to stay hydrated

Campaigning for cleaner water | How to stay hydrated | Goggles reviewed

Published: Sat, 09/03/22

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NEWS

NEW PLAN A ‘MISSED OPPORTUNITY’ TO URGENTLY TACKLE SEWAGE DISCHARGES

Swim England responds to the Government’s plan to prevent sewage being pumped into the country’s rivers, lakes and seas.

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HEALTH

HOW TO STAY HYDRATED WHILE SWIMMING

We spoke to Andy Blow, co-founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration and former elite triathlete, about the hydration needs of outdoor swimmers. Andy is a sports scientist and an expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping.

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FEATURE

SWIMMING AND GRIEF

Rachel Hall never considered swimming as a therapy, until a sudden loss four years ago.

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FEATURE

CAMPAIGNING FOR DESIGNATED BATHING WATER AREAS

Simon Griffiths asks if 200 designated inland bathing water areas by 2030 is feasible.

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GEAR
REVIEW: OPEN WATER GOGGLES

Are you looking for an optimum fit, hydrodynamic shape, polarized lenses or even an in-goggle display with real-time swim metrics? Omie Dale has your expert guide to open water goggles.

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NUTRITION

POST SWIM RECIPE: MASSAMAN DHAL

Simple, quick and nutritious – this post-swim dhal is an ideal way to warm up after a cool dip.

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NEWS

AYRSHIRE SWIMMER ANDY DONALDSON COMPLETES FIRST LEG OF HIS OCEANS SEVEN SWIM CHALLENGE

We spoke to Andy Donaldson who has broken the British record for swimming the English Channel.

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NEWS
JOIN US FOR A CLIMATEGAMES EVENT THIS SEPTEMBER

Together, we have removed 600g of plastic from the world’s oceans. Help us to increase this amount by joining one of our September swimming events on the Climategames app

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NEWS

NEW SWIMMER BRAVES THE SOLENT

One year after her first swimming lesson, Natalie Barton completes a 5km swim to the Isle of Wight.

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