5km Training Plan, Swim Sisters and Your First Open Water Swim

Published: Wed, 07/19/17

 
 
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It's that time of the month when we are putting the finishing touches to the next issue of Outdoor Swimmer. In our August issue we look at how you can improve your pacing by taking your training outside, long-term contributor Terry Laughlin writes powerfully about how he has kept swimming through his cancer treatment, we meet ultra swimming legend Jaimie Monahan and Becky Horsbrugh's 80-year-old mum proves that it is never too late to take to the open water. Plus, a new wildlife column, nutrition, training, wild swimming, swimrun wetsuits and event reviews. It's another bumper issue to look forward to!

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Enjoy this week's newsletter and happy swimming.

Jonathan Cowie
Editor, Outdoor Swimmer 

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>>NEWS
Jaimie Monahan
LATEST FEAT FOR ULTRA SWIMMER MONAHAN

Jaimie Monahan swims from US to Canada across Lake Memphremagog​​​​​​​.

>>TRAINING
5k training plan
5km TRAINING PLAN
If you're making the step up to 5km this year, follow this training plan from Fiona Ford.
Your first swim
YOUR FIRST OPEN WATER SWIM 

The first magical milestone on your outdoor swimming journey can also be a bit daunting. Jason Tait guides you through everything you need to know to have an enjoyable first event.

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Full body suits are allowing a new demographic of women to take to the open water, discovers Becky Horsbrugh

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