New Year, New Lockdown: 8 reasons to be optimistic about 2021

New Year, New Lockdown: 8 reasons to be optimistic about 2021 | January issue out now

Published: Wed, 01/06/21

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FEATURES

New Year, New Lockdown: 8 reasons for outdoor swimmers to be optimistic about 2021

The things we are focussing on as we look forward to a year of adventures ahead.

FEATURES

The best swim books of the year - 2020

Ella Foote takes a look back at some of her favourite authors from 2020 and reveals the titles we should all keep an eye out for in 2021.

NEW ISSUE

Adventures Ahead | Buy the January issue now

Our January issue looks optimistically ahead to 2021. It includes a Northumbrian open water coach blazing his own watery trail with his imaginative doorstep adventures; record breaking 4-way English Channel swimmer Sarah Thomas on the icy thrill of Ice Miles; water safety advice from the RNLI; longed-for escapes to California and Devon; and how to change your life by becoming an open water coach.

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COLD WATER

How to keep acclimatised for winter swimming while in lockdown

Jonathan Cowie shares his tips and tricks for staying acclimatised to cold water when you have no access to outdoor swimming venues.

DRY LAND TRAINING

DRY LAND TRAINING

Pilates exercises for swimmers

How to use swimming specific pilates to swim more efficiently, increase speed and reduce injury.

DRY LAND TRAINING

Our top 5 easy dry land exercises for swimmers

Quick exercises to incorporate into your daily routine that can be done while you're doing something else.

DRY LAND TRAINING

7 simple exercises to keep you fit for swimming

Some straightforward exercises to help strengthen your core and keep you swim-fit while pools and outdoor venues are closed.

COMPETITIONS

SURVEY

Win a free race entry at ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Isles of Scilly 2021

We are asking all swimrunners to help us with the relaunch of our Swimrunner section by filling out our quick survey on your swimrun habits. In return, you'll be entered into a prize draw to receive a free solo or team race entry to the Sprint distance at ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Isles of Scilly in June 2021. Entries close 15 January.

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Win an Outdoor Swimmer subscription bundle!

Something to cheer us up! What adventures do you have planned for 2021? Whether it is taking on a big summer challenge, getting fitter and faster or finally being able to book that dream swim holiday, let us know your Adventures Ahead to be in with a chance of winning an Outdoor Swimmer bundle (annual magazine subscription plus a selection of our lovely new merchandise).

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LONG READS

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Urban swimming in Berlin - exploring the land of 3000 lakes

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Of strongmen and stunt swimming: a history of alternative swimming achievements

The magazine for outdoor swimmers by outdoor swimmers.

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