How to beat the end of summer blues
Published: Wed, 09/20/17
We love the summer at Outdoor Swimmer, but it also e hausts us. One of the team seems to be at an event nearly every weekend. Sometimes we're split…
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Round the Rock, Down the Dart and Across Scotland
Published: Wed, 09/13/17
Last weekend Team OS were out and about at a variety of events: founder Simon was trying out (and loving) his first swimrun race at Breca Jersey,…
More on the great wetsuit debate, a new London charity swim and an interview with our September issue cover model
Published: Wed, 09/06/17
The traffic was bad and drivers ill-tempered on my way back from training yesterday morning, which can only mean one thing: schools have restarted.
Test, Tell and Keep a Swimzi XK Jacket
Published: Fri, 09/01/17
Test, Tell and Keep a Swimzi XK Jacket.The Swimzi XK is a piece of waterproof kit like no other. The XK helps you to improve your performance both pre…
Sea arch swims, new issue, Spain and Windermere
Published: Wed, 08/30/17
The September issue of Outdoor Swimmer is on sale in shops from Thursday. In the new issue we find out how you can swim strong for life, stay in…
Swimming holding one foot with one hand, or dancing with both legs in the air!
Published: Fri, 08/25/17
Swimming holding one foot with one hand, or dancing with both legs in the air. These are some of the ways Everard Digby recommended to swim back in…
"Is it safe to swim in the river?"
Published: Wed, 08/23/17
The latest issue of Outdoor Swimmer should arrive with subscribers at the end of this week and will be on sale in shops ne t week. In the September…
The unexpected and unwanted consequences of FINA’s poorly conceived wetsuit ruling
Published: Wed, 08/16/17
It's deadline week again for us and our September issue goes to press tomorrow. As well as our usual news, club stories, event and gear reviews we'll…
Stroke Symmetry, DIY Training Camp and Wild Swimming in Devon
Published: Wed, 08/09/17
It has been a week of big news in the marathon swimming community: in an awe-inspiring swim, Caroline Block finished just short of a two-way North…
One Mile Training Plan, FINA Wetsuit Ruling and the Loch Ness Monster
Published: Wed, 08/02/17
The August issue of Outdoor Swimmer is out now! In our new issue we test wild swimming wetsuits, meet ultra marathon swimmer Jaimie Monahan (whose…