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Blog: event-day-tips
Plan your Great North Swim
Thousands will be snapping on their swim caps, adjusting their nose clips and diving into nature at the Arla Great North Swim. Read our guide to Windermere.
15 Jan 2024 | By: Great Swim
Getting prepared for the big day
The Arla Great North Swim is nearly here. Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi shares 10 top tips to help you prepare and get the most out of it
31 May 2023 | By: Great Swim
What to wear for your dip into nature
There aren’t any ‘best dressed’ awards in outdoor swimming, but you will need some basics to stay warm, stay safe and swim your best. Ready to find out what you should be packing in your swim bag? Let’s go…
14 Dec 2022 | By: Great Swim
Power up your porridge ready for an outdoor swim
We’re sharing two ways to make a winter staple - porridge - a bit more appealing, and definitely a bit more powerful.
14 Dec 2022 | By: Great Swim
Food For A Great Swim
Get prepped for your John West Great Swim event with CLIF Bar.
12 Feb 2021 | By: Great Swim
Swim Secure's Open Water Safety Guide
If you are a first timer the transition from pool to open water can be a daunting one, but with some simple safety steps the delights of the great outdoors are closer than you think.
24 Feb 2020 | By: Great Run
Tips For Your First 10K Swim
Top tips to get you through your first open water marathon swim
12 Feb 2020 | By: Great Swim
Keeping You Safe At Great Swim Events
Our number one priority is ensuing you have a safe and happy swim with us.
04 Jun 2018 | By: Great Swim
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