Tag: open water swimming

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At home, I need a reason to work out. On holiday, I’ll hike in flip flops to see a goat, then pretend to speak Italian to rent a paddleboard. Why I only say yes to new sports when I’m sunburnt and off-grid.

By Ali Wong

Shelly Rothwell Round

Three iconic challenges. One self-made round. A freezing lake, two wheels, 42 peaks, and barely any sleep. We meet Michelle Rothwell, a woman who turned a passing idea into a 57-hour test of endurance.

By Glorious

Get Up at 5AM?!

They say water heals, but can it silence decades of self-doubt? I thought swimming in London would be a bleak compromise, but through early mornings, cold water, and crowded lanes, I found an unexpected freedom—and a way to quiet my inner critic.

By Lou G

And Breathe…

“I had to make a change. I resigned from the job I had dreamt of. I gave up the financial comfort, the benefits, the status. I let go of the person I thought I wanted to be.” Mariana Ormaechea shares her journey from burnout to self-discovery.

By Mariana Ormaechea

Water-Women

Wake up at 4am to hang out on the beach? Yes please! We packed our bags and headed to Cornwall to meet three passionate water-women and discuss their profound love of the ocean

By Emma Fraser-Bell

Ocean: Gilly McArthur

We explore the experiences and insights of open water swimmer Gilly McArthur and gain a greater understanding of the transformative power of water and the urgent need to protect our oceans, rivers, and lakes for future generations

By Glorious

Outdoors: The Bluetits

Meet Sian Richardson, founder of The Bluetits, whose journey from a non-athlete to a passionate advocate for cold-water swimming has inspired thousands around the world

By Glorious

Summer: Surfers

As surfing embraces “more women, genderqueer and trans people in the surf conversation”, we talk to photographer Gabriella Angotti-Jones about the changing scene

By Glorious

Ocean: Gilly McArthur

We explore the experiences and insights of open water swimmer Gilly McArthur and gain a greater understanding of the transformative power of water and the urgent need to protect our oceans, rivers, and lakes for future generations

By Glorious

Ocean: Cornish Water-Women

Wake up at 4am to hang out on the beach? Yes please! We packed our bags and headed to Cornwall to meet three passionate water-women and discuss their profound love of the ocean

By Emma Fraser-Bell