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  1. Lynne's Story
    Lynne's Story

    Lynne's Story

    Lynne’s open water swimming journey through breast cancer

    I belong to Her Spirit (HS), a community of women whose aim is to become the best version of ourselves in whatever life stage we are in – motherhood, menopause and beyond. One of my HS Open Water swim mates suggested ‘Coniston End to End’. This is a swim from the South end of Lake Coniston to the North, a distance of 8.5km (or 5.25 miles in old money).

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  2. Breast Cancer Now
    Breast Cancer Now

    Breast Cancer Now

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  3. COLD Water Swimming Tips from SSI
    COLD Water Swimming Tips from SSI

    COLD Water Swimming Tips from SSI

    Top Tips for Cold Water Swimming this Winter

    Winter may seem like an unlikely season to plunge into cold water, but it is absolutely worth it. Cold water swimming is great for the mind and body and allows you to explore places you might not usually visit in winter. In this article, we'll guide you through some top tips for cold water swimming, from choosing the right location to acclimatization, gear, techniques, and more. By the end of this article,

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  4. Safe Boxing Day Swim
    Safe Boxing Day Swim

    Safe Boxing Day Swim

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  5. Jules & Breast Cancer
    Jules & Breast Cancer

    Jules & Breast Cancer

    Jules Breast Cancer Story

    The Zoggs Multiway one piece: The swimsuit inspired by our community

    At Zoggs, we champion the joy of swimming for everybody and believe that everybody deserves to have accessibility to swimming and feel amazing in their swimwear.

     

    Our designers have worked closely with our community

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  6. More Than Physical Exercise
    More Than Physical Exercise

    More Than Physical Exercise

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  7. Inspiring Open Water Swim Spots
    Inspiring Open Water Swim Spots

    Inspiring Open Water Swim Spots

    Get Inspired – The 10 Best Open Water Swim Spots to Explore.

    Open water swimming is a world of wonder, a realm where you can glide through crystal-clear waters, explore vibrant coral reefs, or revel in the beauty of alpine lakes.

     

    Open water swimming is an activity that allows you to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and discover breathtaking destinations. You can explore c

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  8. World Rivers Day 2023
    World Rivers Day 2023

    World Rivers Day 2023

    World Rivers Day 2023: How you can do your bit

    Ditching the pool in favour of a local river, lake, or the sea has become a favourite pastime for many, as wild swimming has seen a boom in popularity. Whether as part of an organised event or a casual dip, wild swimming is for everyone. Abandoning the wetsuit and bracing the chill is also popular amongst wild swimmers as it comes with a whole host of potential benefits. Beyond the exhilaration of that first dunk under

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  9. Swimming & Menopause
    Swimming & Menopause

    Swimming & Menopause

    How menopause could be affecting your swimming training

     

    By Jesse Lambert-Harden

    After being a taboo subject for so long, the menopause conversation has finally gained traction, and rightly so.  50 percent of the population are women, and you probably swim alongside menopausal women every day.

     

    Perimenopause is

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  10. Level Water Swim Teacher Q&A
    Level Water Swim Teacher Q&A

    Level Water Swim Teacher Q&A

    Swim teacher Q&A: Should we be using equipment when learning to swim?

     

    Level Water are an incredible charity who provide 1:1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK. This Learn to Swim Day, we have collaborated with our friends at Level Water to bring you their top advice for parents, children and swim teachers for getting children with disabilities learning to swim.

     

     

    What are the benefits of using equipment during your swimming

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