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faq When water temperatures rise, there’s a chance your triathlon may be non-wetsuit. But what does this mean for you – and how can you make sure you perform to your best without your trusty wetsuit o

Polarised or mirrored? Amber or grey? Big or small..? When it comes to choosing a set of goggles for open-water swimming, the choices can seem overwhelming. Over the next few pages I’ve tested seven p

The question about wild swimming I get asked most often is: “is it safe?” Rarely does this query refer to the risk of drowning – the usual concern is about the quality of the water. And understandably

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“Jesus, my butt hurts,” I say to myself as I return the saddle after a short climb. I knew I should’ve given the tri-suit a few extra outings in the run-up to this race. It’s not that I haven’t worn i

Cold water therapy, also known as cold immersion or cold exposure, has become extremely popular over recent years. From creatively named wild swimming groups (think the Bluetits Chill Swimmers for wom