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As autumn sets in, it can feel like we lose a little of ourselves to the season. While many of us have embraced winter swimming, getting the time and distance in the water when it is cooler and days are shorter becomes a real challenge. Many will head back to the pool, which is why in the new Back To Pool issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine we are celebrating swimming pools. Plus, the new issue also includes a FREE pull-out Training Guide to inspire your training plans over winter! 

The Back To Pool issue is packed full of features, interviews and wild swimming advice and inspiration, but here are a few highlights to look forward to reading. In our lead feature Rowan Clarke investigates and urges us to support our local pools, I take a dip into the wonderful world of natural swimming pools and Elaine K Howley explores the history of chlorine. 

Away from the pool, Richard Nelsson reports from Denmark where he swims like a local with the Copenwater crew, John Weller swims from Albania to Corfu and Matthew Bradman adventures to the westernmost edge of the world. Plus all the regulars, including health news, outdoor swimming news, training, swim locations, technique, travel, event listings, gear news and kit reviews.

Enjoy the issue!

Ella Foote, Editor