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How to do the Great Swim when you're not swim fit
If you’re considering taking on the John West Great North Swim or John West Great East Swim and are concerned about a lack of training… Don’t be!
11 May 2021 | By: Great Swim
Bring the joy of clean water
Join team WaterAid to make a difference to your own life and others. Enjoy the water and raise some money to help bring clean water to people around the globe.
08 Dec 2020 | By: Great Run
How To Prepare For Your Great SwimRun Challenge
In 2019, Simon Griffiths and his partner won the middle distance event at Great North SwimRun. Here, he talks through his preparations and passes on some of his top tips for you to succeed on the day
06 Mar 2020 | By: Great Swim
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