Are you a plodder or an improver?

Published: Wed, 04/25/18

We're about to go to press with the May issue of Outdoor Swimmer and it's another great issue to look forward to. I'm particularly enjoying our swimming history series by Elaine Howley, our contributor from the US. This month she tells the story of a marathon swim around Absecon Island and how it helped turn Marilyn Bell into a global swimming star. See below for an extract. Other highlights to look out for include my report from Swimrun Hvar (you can see from the picture how tired I was as I crossed the line, and that was just the sprint!), a swim revival in the Czech Republic, some spring training sessions and more advice on keeping your shoulders injury free.

If you're not yet a subscriber, why not sign up today to ensure you receive our May issue? To celebrate the arrival of spring we're also giving away a pair of Outdoor Swimmer flip flops with new subscriptions.

This is also your last chance to buy our April issue from us directly. It's our one-year anniversary issue since rebranding to Outdoor Swimmer and to celebrate we are donating £1 to Macmillan Cancer Support for every copy you buy.

See below for details of an amazing extreme early season English Channel relay and also, are you a plodder or an improver?

Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,

Simon Griffiths

Founder and publisher, Outdoor Swimmer

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>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This week's photo of the week is from John Wisner. As we have a bit of a swimrun theme this week, this is from the final swim leg of Breca Swimrun Buttermere.

In each issue of the magazine we publish a selection of your images in our Selkie Reader Photo Contest. To be in with a chance of having your photo featured in the magazine and winning outdoor swimming kit and apparel from Selkie Swim Co send us your best swim pics.

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>>SWIMMING HISTORY (From our May 2018 issue of Outdoor Swimmer)

BELLE DE JOUR

In 1954, a different kind of swimsuit competition highlighted the talents of women in Atlantic City

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>>NEWS

CHANNEL SEASON OFF TO A RECORD BREAKING EARLY START

Three French swimmers have just completed an English Channel relay, in water temperatures of around 10 degrees!