'You might be thinking, surely tech would disrupt that meditative feeling. But, to get into a flow state, you need to feel completely comfortable as you swim. And that’s where technology can help.' 

Do you use technology when you swim - or do you see it as disrupting, cheating or not in the spirit of outdoor swimming?

In our final issue of 2024, we dive into tech. From virtual coaching and smartwatches to smart goggles and bone conduction tech that helped a visually impaired swimmer cross the English Channel, we find out how it can enhance your swimming experience.

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Ella Foote, Editor

How does swimming tech help you? Maybe you use a digital thermometer to read the water temperature before you dip, track your swims with a Garmin or alleviate training boredom with a waterproof MP3 player while you swim lengths of the pool.

When it comes to tech, swimming lags behind other sports. But that's changing. We ask how technology can help you improve your technique, train and keep you safe in cold water.