JUST STARTING OUT So you've decided to get fit by swimming. Here are a few tips to help you on your swim journey 24 Feb 2022 | By: Great Run OPEN WATER SWIMMING To get started with open water swimming in the UK, find out about local swimming spots, look online in guide books to help you on your way. 24 Feb 2022 | By: Great Run TRAINING TIPS We want you to fully enjoy your training and, if you are building up to an event, prepare you for your big day in the best way possible. 24 Feb 2022 | By: Great Run Five Steps From Pool To Open Water Here's our top five tips to transition from the pool to open water 12 Feb 2022 | By: Great Swim How Is Open Water Swimming Different From The Pool? To give you a base understanding of how open water swimming differs to your local pool, we’ve pulled the below guide together for you 06 Feb 2022 | By: Great Run Front Crawl Basics Front crawl is the fastest and most efficient known way for swimmers to move across the surface of the water. Mastering it, however, takes time and effort as it requires a complex series of moves involving the whole body. 13 Sep 2021 | By: Great Swim Open Water Swimming Essentials Fitness and travel blogger Alice Tate shares her open water training essentials 01 Aug 2021 | By: Alice Tate Prepare for the cooler temperature Open water swimming is very different to the pool, mainly due to the temperature of the water. With the water temperature set to be cooler than last year we want to make sure you enjoy your day as much as possible, so read the following points and be full 09 Jun 2021 | By: Great Swim Swim Safe Code Calling all open water swimmers: it is important you see the boats around you but it is even more important they see you! 23 Apr 2014 | By: Great Run WHAT TO WEAR? It's important that you wear the right gear for outdoor swimming. Keep reading to find out more. 24 Feb 2014 | By: Great Run