Glacier-Fed Lakes, Training for Speed and Crayfish and Grebes

Published: Wed, 05/09/18

Last night I was at the launch of new book 21 Miles by Jessica Hepburn. It was an evening of talk by inspirational women about Channel swimming, challenges and fertility. After 11 unsuccessful rounds of IVF Jessica decided to swim the Channel – and on 2 September 2015 she successfully touched land in France. Read about her story in the July issue of Outdoor Swimmer.

In the meantime, our May issue is out now and full of inspiration for your own outdoor swimming adventures. Our Gear section features our choice of training aids to help you tune up your technique. With the sun finally shining, read our guide on how to safely enjoy swimming outdoors – plus our top tips on sea swimming. Explore swimming spots in Patagonia, the Czech Republic and on the Thames. Plus: full event listings to plan your summer swims, nutrition, injury prevention, event reviews, news, interviews and more of your stunning photography and swim stories.

Order your copy directly from us and receive a free gift of our brand new 'Swim Wild and Free' swimming hat designed by artist Nancy Farmer – the must-have hat this season! The hats are also available to buy in our online shop for only £5.95.

Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,

Jonathan Cowie

Editor, Outdoor Swimmer

>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This week's pic of the week was taken by Ely Uemura of Simon Olliver swimming in glacier-fed Lake Hawea in Queenstown Lakes District, New Zealand.

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>>MY SWIM STORY

GIVING BACK WITH SWIMSAFE

Outdoor swimming has been life-changing for Katherine Short.

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>>TRAINING

AVOID THE ONE-SPEED TRAP

If speed is what you are after then you need to train specifically for it.

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>>MY FAVOURITE WILD SWIMMING SPOT

DENHAM

Crayfish and grebes are just two of the attractions at Denham Waterski Club for Jody Jones.

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